Reporter
KRISTI NIEMEYER
[email protected]
Kristi Niemeyer learned her newspaper licks at weekly newspapers, beginning at the Mission Valley News in 1981, then at the helm of the Ronan Pioneer and, eventually, as co-editor of the Lake County Leader until 1993. She launched and co-published Lively Times, a statewide arts and entertainment monthly, before returning to the Leader in 2022, and serving as its editor until July 2026. Reach her at [email protected]
ARTICLES BY KRISTI NIEMEYER
Although Forstag wins House seat, Lake County voters largely buck blue wave
The so-called “blue tsunami” that swept the nation on Election Day when voters overwhelmingly elected Democrats, even in Republican strongholds like Texas and Kansas, was more of a ripple in Montana.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
Poolside party in Polson raises more than $20,000 for aquatic center
The Ripple Effect, a fundraiser for Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness in Polson, drew nearly 200 supporters to the poolside recently for games, drinks, appetizers and auctions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 7 HOURS AGO
Lake County Courthouse renovations underway
The Lake County Courthouse is undergoing a significant transformation, which sometimes leads to a little confusion.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 7 HOURS AGO
"Tap into Soul" opens Mission Valley Live concert season
Mission Valley Live takes a rhythm-infused leap into the performing arts season Oct. 30 with Solomon Jaye's show, “Tap into Soul.” His show, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center, is the first installment in what executive director Trish Rodrique describes as “an incredible, exciting lineup of artists …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Polson Commission decides to refund SID savings to downtown taxpayers
Several Main Street property owners can look forward to checks from the City of Polson, following the dissolution of a Special Improvement District established in 2008.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Close to a third of county voters have already turned in ballots
A steady stream of voters were returning absentee ballots to the Lake County Courthouse Annex last Wednesday, well before Election Day on Nov. 3.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Polson Farmers Market takes break after productive season
“My body’s ready for a break, but it’s been a good year,” said Eric Gedenk between sales at the Ploughshare Farm stand. The organic farm in Moiese is a regular vendor at the Polson Farmers Market, which wrapped up for the season last Friday morning.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
House District 12 incumbent touts experience
Polson Republican Tracy Sharp, who represents House District 12 in the Montana Legislature, faces a challenge from Bigfork Democrat Cindy Bruckner.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Incumbent Shelly Fyant faces Republican Charles Headley in HD 91 race
Incumbent Democrat Shelly Fyant is running for a second term in the House of Representatives against Charles Headley.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
The Ripple Effect: Poolside party raises more than $20,000 for aquatic center
The Ripple Effect, a fundraiser for Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness in Polson, drew nearly 200 supporters to the poolside Saturday night for games, drinks, appetizers and auctions.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
What could possibly go wrong?
I, at a somewhat advanced age, recently married again. And from this experience, I have advice to share with other people considering nuptials.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Campaign season revs up as general election nears
In case voters haven’t noticed the campaign signs sprouting across Lake County, election season is in full swing.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Ceremonial dink celebrates groundbreaking for new Polson pickleball courts
Sparkling cider and champagne were on hand last Wednesday, Sept. 9, as a crowd of about 40 pickleball players gathered at O’Malley Park in Polson to celebrate the groundbreaking on three new courts with a ceremonial “first dink” over an improvised net.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
Ceremonial "dink" celebrates groundbreaking for new Polson pickleball courts
Sparkling cider and champagne were on hand last Wednesday, Sept. 9, as a crowd of about 40 pickleball players gathered at O’Malley Park in Polson to celebrate the groundbreaking on three new courts with a ceremonial “first dink” over an improvised net.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
