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West Nile Virus threatens Montana

State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risks of infection with West Nile virus (WNV) and to take steps to avoid mosquito bites. As the weather becomes warmer and drier in July, mosquitoes capable of transmitting WNV emerge.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Black Bear euthanized near Lake Mary Ronan

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks personnel euthanized a yearling black bear in the Lake Mary Ronan area. The bear was euthanized because of its close proximity to people in campgrounds during the day. Camp foods and garbage were left available for the bear, teaching it that people are a resource …
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Mariners continue successful season

POLSON – The visiting Bitterroot Red Sox swept the Mission Valley Mariners 2-0 during Thursday night’s doubleheader in Polson for in conference action. The Red Sox earned the initial 4-2 victory before they earned a 13-9 win.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Woman falls in creek, dies

Abigail Sylvester, 33, of Buckley, Wa., died Sunday, July 13, a day after she fell into McDonald Creek.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fatal roll-over claims life of one Arlee man, injures woman

Arlee -- One man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after both were ejected during a roll-over accident around noon July 12.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Northern Pile sighted in Lake Mary Ronan

In the coming weeks, FWP will follow up on the recent northern pike discovery in Lake Mary Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

FERC allows Jackson to serve as intervenor

LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Missing woman's body found

Deputies discovered the body of a Ronan woman missing since June 30 in her car Tuesday afternoon in southern Flathead County.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Flathead Lake Biological Station surpasses fundraising challenge

YELLOW BAY – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station exceeded its $1 million goal to match a lake monitoring challenge grant, according to a press release.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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