Ronan, Polson athletes headed to next level
Payton Cates, Alex Muzquiz, Hailey Webster announce college plans.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Popular Polson bar reopens as The Durham
Latest version of the former Lake Bar provides a spacious, welcoming setting for good times.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Ronan man charged with arson for Boulder 2700 fire, two others
Craig Allen McCrea, 36, has been incarcerated at the Lake County jail since about May 4 on unrelated drug charges.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson man in custody after homicide near Flathead Lake
Tyler Uhrich is in custody in the Lake County jail following a homicide the night of Tuesday, May 10.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Local film explores history, people of Polson’s Lake City Bakery
Lake County residents will have a rare opportunity this week to view a film produced by local filmmakers about a local iconic business in a local movie theater.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson gives initial nod to casino project, approves youth curfew
CSKT intends to move all gaming from KwaTaqNuk to a 25,000-square-foot facility at the new site near the Polson Airport.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lake County joins effort to restore passenger rail service
Lake County has signed on to an effort to restore passenger rail service through the southern half of Montana.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Familiar names vying for Spring Mack Days lead
Montana’s spring weather has finally made it. Anglers were relieved to have some calmer sunny days for fishing on Flathead Lake during the sixth weekend of 2022 Spring Mack Days. All three days of the weekend fishing were warmer and the water was more settled.
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Tribes preparing three-day Bison Range celebration
The appearance of new calves on the Bison Range at Moiese this spring comes with a heightened sense of joy for many as the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes begin their first full season of managing the historical site since the passage of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act in …
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Tribes preparing three-day Bison Range celebration
Tribal leaders are planning events at the Bison Range and Salish Kootenai College the weekend of May 20-22.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Former Polson Mayor Lou Marchello dies at 78
He owned an operated The Crow's Nest on Main Street for 50 years.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
County joins effort to restore passenger rail service
Lake County has signed on to an effort to restore passenger rail service through the southern half of Montana.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Children removed from Polson homes during drug sweep
Multiple area law enforcement agencies converged on three Polson homes April 25 as part of a drug bust that netted 13 arrests and facilitated the removal of two children into state care.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
County Superintendent Hall receives state award
Lake County Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Hall received the state’s County Superintendent of the Year award last weekend at Lewistown.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Authorities arrest 13 in Polson drug sweep
Law enforcement agencies from throughout the region converged Monday to serve warrants on three Polson homes as part of a drug investigation.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates unravel against Wildkats
Disaster struck for Polson in the third.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson considers youth curfew law
The city of Polson took a step Monday night toward reinstating a curfew ordinance for juveniles that was erroneously removed from the books five years ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Ballots out for Polson school bonds, board seats
The school board seeking $32.2 million for the elementary district and $17.7 million for the high school district.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson considers youth curfew law
A past ordinance was removed from city code by accident in 2017.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork teams sweep chilly Dilly Bar meet
The Bigfork/Mission boys and girls pairings claimed the Dilly Bars.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Authorities search Swan Lake for missing kayakers
Authorities are searching Swan Lake for two people after Lake County 911 received a report Thursday afternoon of two kayakers struggling in the water about 1,000 feet from shore during high winds.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Authorities search Swan Lake for missing kayakers
Authorities are searching Swan Lake for two people after Lake County 911 received a report Thursday afternoon of two kayakers struggling in the water about 1,000 feet from shore during high winds.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius woman receives suspended sentence for fatal crash
The case stems from a fatal two-vehicle crash in September 2020 on Highway 93 near Ravalli.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Arlee woman pleads guilty in fatal Pablo crash
The victim, Ryan Lefthand, 35, of Ronan, was killed instantly.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Ronan man pleads guilty to burglary, assault
Polson police responded to a report of a stabbing victim at St. Joseph Hospital on Nov. 20, 2021.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell woman pleads guilty to negligent homicide, theft
The 2020 crash in Pablo claimed the life of Darlene Wilder of Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 2 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
St. Ignatius man, mother plead guilty to roles in fatal crash, cover up
A St. Ignatius man and his mother have pleaded guilty to felonies related to their roles in a January 2021 fatal crash and attempted cover up that sparked widespread calls for justice for the victim.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
St. Ignatius man, mother plead guilty to roles in fatal crash, cover up
Saul BlackWeasel of Polson died in the January 2001 crash at age 18.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
County seeks mill levy for cemetery projects
Commissioners said the impact for a homeowner whose home is valued at $200,000 would be $8.10 each year for the two-year period.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Class action suit filed over Lake County jail conditions
Plaintiffs allege that the jail is “dangerous, unhygienic, and overcrowded …” and that jail policies discriminate against Native American inmates.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Lady Bulldogs off and running
The Lady Bulldogs mashed their way to three lopsided victories last week, to go with a loss at home to Frenchtown on March 31.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Lake County sued over 'dangerous' jail conditions
A class-action lawsuit alleging inhumane and discriminatory conditions at the Lake County jail was filed in Missoula County District Court last week on behalf of 38 current or former prisoners.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Lake County sued over 'dangerous' jail conditions
A class-action lawsuit alleging inhumane and discriminatory conditions at the Lake County jail was filed in Missoula County District Court last week on behalf of 38 current or former prisoners.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Class action suit filed over Lake County jail conditions
Plaintiffs allege that the jail is “dangerous, unhygienic, and overcrowded …” and that jail policies discriminate against Native American inmates.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Polson woman sentenced for Halloween vehicular homicide
Sharon Whitworth received a 30-year sentence, with 20 years suspended.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Lady Pirates hit the ground running
The champs are back, and they mean business.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Little Guy wrestlers pack Linderman for Western Montana Championships
More than 500 wrestlers representing teams from all around western Montana attended.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Polson tennis off to a solid start
Polson High School’s tennis teams swept four matches over two days last weekend to kick off the 2022 season.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Photos: Ronan dodgeball fundraiser
The annual dodgeball tournament returned to the Ronan Event Center on Friday after a two-year absence.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Lake County District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer
District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Photos: 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ronan
It was a beautiful evening for a parade.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer
Manley has been a part of the local justice system since 1978.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Pirates seize state hardware
Polson boys win three straight games after opening loss to capture third place at Missoula.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS AGO
Candidate filings: County Commission seat a three-way race
As of Tuesday morning, 14 people had declared their candidacies for county offices during the filing period that began Jan. 13 and closes Monday, March 14.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pirates claim No. 3 seed to state
Polson takes on Glendive in the opening round of the state tournament at Missoula.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bulldogs’ momentum fades
Five seniors played their final game at divisional tournament in Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Mission girls’ run ends at divisionals
Currie wraps up her career with 15 points in loss to Eureka.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson to consider $50M in school bonds
Citing a need to accommodate school enrollment, address student safety and enhance educational options through facility improvements, the Polson School Board will seek a pair of school bonds totaling nearly $50 million in an election in May.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson to consider $50 million in school bonds
The board voted during its Feb. 14 meeting to proceed with a bond request of up to $32 million for the elementary district and $17.7 million for the high school district.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lake County presses state for law enforcement funding deal
Attorneys representing the Lake County commissioners sent a letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte last week in the hopes of finding a resolution to a longstanding dispute regarding costs of law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
VALLEY PRESS-MINERAL INDEPENDENT | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Class C Roundup: Charlo teams second at districts
Class C
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Class A Roundup: Maidens knock off Libby in play-in game
Ronan girls headed to divisionals at Hamilton, along with Pirates and Lady Pirates.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Class B Roundup: Mission boys rebound to claim 3 seed
Both Mission teams and Arlee boys will play at divisional tournament in Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lake County presses state for law enforcement funding deal
Attorneys representing the Lake County commissioners sent a letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte last week in the hopes of finding a resolution to a longstanding dispute regarding costs of law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
County presses state for law enforcement funding deal
Commissioners send letter to Gov. Gianforte regarding state's obligation to fund Public Law 280 jurisdiction.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Construction of new Polson distillery begins
Swimming Horse Distillery expected to open this summer after new building is complete.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pirates rise to the occasion
Polson boys dominate Browning in showdown for conference title.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lady Vikings' rally falls short in OT loss
Charlo trailed by 13 points in the second half in showdown with unbeaten Seeley-Swan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Vehicular homicide defendant pleads guilty
Sharon Lyn Whitworth, 56, faces a maximum of 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000 if convicted.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson hires new city attorney
David Michie will serve both as the city’s lead attorney and as its prosecutor.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
County rivals split doubleheader
Polson hosts Browning on Saturday in a regular season finale, possibly with the conference title on the line.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Ronan officer challenges Bell for sheriff
Filing period for county positions closes March 14.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bulldogs battle for win at Ronan
LaFrombois scores 30, while McDonald puts up 26 points and 17 rebounds for Mission.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Authorities investigating Big Arm shooting deaths
Lake County deputies responded to a residence in the Big Arm area early Wednesday morning following a report of a possible homicide-suicide, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Polson Police Department says farewell to Capt. Booth
Alan Booth served for more than 20 years and was the most recent assistant police chief.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Water board to hold first meeting at Ronan
The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board will meet Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Ronan Community Center.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Basketball Roundup: Maidens hang on for win at Mission
Freshman Kason Page finished with a game-high 19 points for Mission.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Authorities investigating Big Arm shooting deaths
Lake County deputies responded to a residence in the Big Arm area early Wednesday morning following a report of a possible homicide/suicide, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Covid cases shut down Chiefs basketball
The Ronan boys basketball team last played a game Jan. 11 against Arlee. They are scheduled to take the court again Friday at Whitefish
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
CSKT Tribal Council elects McDonald as chairman
The Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes held its quarterly meeting Friday at the Tribes’ headquarters in Pablo, with the selection of new Council leadership high on the agenda.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
CSKT Tribal Council elects McDonald as chairman
The Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes held its quarterly meeting Friday at the Tribes’ headquarters in Pablo, with the selection of new Council leadership high on the agenda.
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Wrestling Roundup: Ronan steps up on home mats
The Ronan wrestling team made the most of a busy two days of matches at home Friday and Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Basketball Roundup: Rivals split twinbill
Ronan girls, Polson boys win big in doubleheader at Linderman Gym.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
CSKT Tribal Council elects McDonald as chairman
The Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes held its quarterly meeting Friday at the Tribes’ headquarters in Pablo, with the selection of new Council leadership high on the agenda.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
CSKT Tribal Council elects McDonald as chairman
McDonald recently was elected to Tribal Council to serve in one of two new at-large positions.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson Commission welcomes new members
Polson’s city government received a makeover Monday night when two new members and two incumbents took their oaths of office.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Dozens plunge into 2022 at Riverside Park
Several dozen people gathered at Riverside Park in Polson to get 2022 started with a jolt.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Orphaned Mission Valley grizzlies thriving at Maryland Zoo
A pair of grizzly cubs found starving near St. Ignatius in 2016 have adapted well to their new home at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, according to their caretakers.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Home away from home: Orphaned Mission Valley grizzlies thriving at Maryland Zoo
A pair of grizzly cubs found starving near St. Ignatius in 2016 have adapted well to their new home at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, according to their caretakers.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Basketball Roundup: Chiefs rally to beat Loggers
The Chiefs stand atop this Northwest A standings heading into the winter break.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Fyant, Gillin voted out of CSKT Tribal Council
Shelly Fyant, chairwoman of the Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is one of two Tribal Council incumbents who was defeated in the Tribes’ Dec. 18 election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Fyant, Gillin voted out of CSKT Tribal Council
Members went to the polls with five seats on the ballot.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson, Ronan pass marijuana regulations
Maps of exclusionary zones for new Polson dispensaries available at the city's website.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Wrestling Roundup: Bulldogs clean up at Corvallis
Seven Mission-Charlo wrestlers earned medals Saturday at the nine-team Glyn Brawley Classic in Corvallis.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
County nominates five for reservation water board
The five-member Flathead Reservation Water Management Board was established as part of the CSKT Water Compact.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson’s Henriksen headed to Griz
Braunson Henriksen is going to be playing football for the Grizzlies.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson man sentenced for trailer court standoff
Edward Hardy barricaded himself inside a trailer home with a female hostage in July.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Charlo man sentenced for three felonies
Stoney Corcoran was convicted of criminal endangerment, assault on a peace or judicial officer, and intimidation.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Pirates' Henriksen commits to UM
“I knew my heart was in Missoula."
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Mission sweeps through Charlo
Bulldogs' all state guard LaFrombois kicks off campaign with 33 points in road win.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Polson’s marijuana rules taking shape
Subjects addressed by the ordinance presented Monday include acceptable locations for marijuana shops, licensing, the transport of product through city limits, and local advertising standards.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Polson woman accused of vehicular homicide enters plea
Sharon Lyn Whitworth, 56, faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
C-Falls claims Owen Invitational title; Chiefs finish third
Ronan’s Ridge Cote went 4-0 to claim the tournament title at 113 pounds.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lake County voters to consider local marijuana tax
With the legal sale of recreational marijuana set to begin Jan. 1 across Montana, Lake County residents are being asked to weigh in on whether to impose a local tax to benefit county and city governments.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lake County voters to consider local marijuana tax
Ballot will have separate questions for medical and recreational sales.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Four Pirates claim all-state football honors
Western A all-conference team includes 11 from Polson, three from Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Polson to participate in water assistance program
The program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, is part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
'Good Morning America' segment features Polson woman
Interview with Nancy Hausermann expected to air Thanksgiving Day.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Pirates' journey ends in state semifinals
Polson's lone loss comes on a windy day at No. 1 Laurel.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates bring home hardware
Polson flirts with a state title, finishes third at Bozeman.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Maidens make an early exit
Ronan finishes with 17-6 record and second consecutive trip to state tournament.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
County certifies election results; Ronan race remains deadlocked
Ronan Council will have to determine a winner in Ward 1.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
A weekend to remember
A perfect storm of high school sports outcomes and scheduling led to one of the more historically memorable weekends of local youth athletics.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Pirates take care of business
Polson avenges 2016 home playoff loss to Billings Central with 49-28 quarterfinal victory.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates ace divisionals, turn to state
Polson wins Western A divisional title, claims No. 1 seed at state tournament.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Determined Maidens make a run
Ronan plays four matches in single day, and learns what they are made of.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Three new mayors elected in Lake County; road levy passes
Ronan race for Ward 1 Council seat is a dead heat as of Tuesday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Pirates to face Rams' stout rushing attack in home playoff game
Fourth-seeded Polson coming off a bye week after thrilling win at Whitefish.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Bulldogs advance to face Fort Benton
It was the Bulldogs’ first playoff victory since 1988.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Maidens maintain momentum
Ronan set to host Western A divisional tournament Thursday through Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Ronan's Casey Lunceford awarded $50,000 teaching prize
Lunceford is the first prize winner who teaches in Montana.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Mission accomplished: Bulldogs back in the playoffs
The Bulldogs enter the 8-man playoffs this weekend as the No. 3 seed out of the West.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Special Olympics athletes hone basketball skills at SKC
Local athletes are recording scores in skills events to submit for the 2021 statewide event.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Election preview: A three-way race for Ronan mayor
Two challengers have stepped up to try to unseat longtime Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Chiefs savor victory
Caleb Cheff runs for three TDs and snags three interceptions as Ronan earns season's first win.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Senior moment: Lady Vikings hold off Drummond
Senior Kassidi Cox blasted 18 kills and fellow senior Molly Kate Sullivan had nine kills and eight aces.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Lake County sends 13 all-conference runners to state
All classifications will hold state meets Saturday in Missoula.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Election preview: Changes coming to Polson Commission
Four positions on the Commission, including mayor, are on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates take Round 2 against Ronan
It was the two teams’ second and final meeting for the regular season. Polson won a five-set thriller at Ronan on Sept. 16.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Polson police investigating toddler's death
The Polson Police Department is investigating the death of a toddler on Sept. 30, according to a press release issued Thursday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Cherry Valley welcomes new special-needs oasis
There’s a new playground in town, and it’s got something for just about everyone.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Polson raises several Parks and Recreation fees
The city of Polson has a new fee schedule for its Parks and Recreation Department.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Pirates overwhelm Wildcats
The Pirates (6-0, 3-0) convincingly won a battle of unbeatens with a 37-0 Northwest A victory against Columbia Falls (3-1, 2-1).
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Laurel sweeps state golf titles at Polson Bay
Polson's Carson Hupka and Ashley Maki finished sixth in individual standings.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Photos: A day at the Bison Range
Images from the Bison Range on Sunday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Vikings maintain momentum against Warriors
The Viking seniors made the most of what may have been their final home game Friday night in a 60-0 rout of Lake County rival Arlee.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates roll past Whitefish, Browning
Polson won two more matches last week without losing a set and improved to 5-1 heading into Homecoming Week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Arlee’s Stockton named Teacher of the Year
Longtime Arlee High School science teacher Bill Stockton has been selected as Montana’s Teacher of the Year.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fall COVID-19 surge continues
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Lake County has been spiking in recent weeks, and the frequency of cases among young people is rising as well.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates hand Maidens their first loss
Polson’s service game gave them the edge throughout the night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Pirates rout Ronan to remain undefeated
Junior quarterback Jarrett Wilson threw six touchdown passes and rushed for another score as Polson thrashed Lake County rival Ronan at home Friday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Polson adjusts fee schedule in place since 2016
Starting Oct. 1, the cost of doing some business in Polson is going up.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Local golfers excel on home course
Pirates tie Whitefish for first; Lady Pirates second behind Frenchtown.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Chiefs drop home opener against Wildcats
Ronan falls to 0-2 heading into rivalry game at Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Community mourns abrupt loss of Amanda Farley
Amanda Lynn Farley graduated from Polson High School in 2019.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Bulldogs defend their turf
Mission improves to 2-0 under new coach with 36-26 home win over Charlo.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates earn first win on new home court
The Lady Pirates volleyball squad found a way to right the ship.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Polson man charged with murder in Colorado
A Polson man residing in Aurora, Colorado, was taken into custody Sunday morning and charged with first-degree murder following the death of a 20-year-old woman, also of Polson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Polson man accused of murder in Colorado
Officers responded to a report of an injured woman at an apartment in south Aurora, a suburb of Denver, around 8 a.m. Sunday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County amends several lakeshore protection rules
Monday’s vote involved nine amendments; other aspects of overall plan still being reviewed.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
In Business: M&S Meats opens in Polson
Rollins-based M&S Meats has set up shop in the former Polson Sears building next door to Beacon Tire.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Pirates leap into season with big win
Jarrett Wilson accounts for seven TDs against Glacier JV in season opener.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Football Roundup: Vikings stumble at home
Vikings will look to rebound Friday at St. Ignatius.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Polson officials hold hearing on housing crisis
Polson officials estimate nearly 1,000 additional housing units will be needed over the next four years to keep up with the demands of a surging population. Local officials discussed ways to achieve that goal during a public meeting Friday at Blodgett Creamery on Main Street.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Polson holds conversation on housing crisis
The event drew around 50 people, including several developers, business owners and local leaders.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
COVID-19 numbers continue to climb
At-risk Montanans eligible for third vaccine dose.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Polson man accused of impersonating fire official as Boulder Fire raged
A Polson man accused of impersonating a public servant in the Boulder 2700 Fire zone has been charged with two crimes, including a felony.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County pledges ARPA funds to several infrastructure projects
Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 10 to pledge funds to a dozen projects, from Arlee to Woods Bay
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
New well expected to supply Polson's water supply soon
Following weeks of water-use restrictions, Polson’s water system is showing signs of stabilizing.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Polson man accused of impersonating fire official as Boulder Fire raged
A Polson man accused of impersonating a public servant in the Boulder 2700 Fire zone has been charged with two crimes, including a felony.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Cruisin’ by the Bay: Diamond T from Arlee a must-see
A slew of sweet rides lined Main Street and a few side streets in Polson as owners of classic cars and trucks gathered for the 2021 Cruisin’ by the Bay car show.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
County sees surge in virus activity
The county reported a total of 85 active cases Tuesday. That number was below 10 as recently as July 10.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Highway 35 fire zone access loosens up
The Boulder 2700 Fire along the east shore of Flathead Lake had reached 2,100 acres and was 46% contained as of Tuesday morning.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Montana 35 reopens after closure due to wildfire
A stretch of Montana 35 east of Polson was reopened Aug. 11 to residents previously displaced by the Boulder 2700 Fire east of Polson.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Skate on: Seventh Avenue skatepark still growing
Skaters young and old, from near and far, gathered Saturday afternoon at the Polson Skatepark.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Weather briefly works in fire crews' favor
Fire crews continue to mop up after and keep a sharp eye on the Boulder 2700 Fire on Flathead Lake’s east shore.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Man arrested after standoff pleads not guilty to three felonies
Edward Dale Hardy, 63, pleaded not guilty to kidnapping, assault with a weapon and criminal endangerment.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Finley Point residents allowed home as firefighting continues
Following nearly 48 hours of worry, exhaustion and frustration, Finley Point residents displaced by the Boulder 2700 Fire received some welcome news Monday night when Lake County Sheriff Don Bell announced that most would be allowed back into the area starting Tuesday afternoon.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Residents cautiously return to Finley Point
Access to Highway 35 from mile markers 8 to 15 to remain closed for several days.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Boulder 2700 Fire hops Highway 35
Finley Point and Skidoo Bay area evacuated as fire destroys several structures.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Lake County Fair round-robin champions
The Lake County Fair’s elite animals and showmanship experts gathered Saturday afternoon for the fair’s “crowning achievement."
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
County rejects zoning request for outdoor park
Couple sought to build the park on about 17 acres between Lakeside and Rollins.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Steve Stanley to replace Dave Stipe on Lake County Commission
Lake County Commissioners Bill Barron and Gale Decker on Wednesday appointed Steve Stanley of St. Ignatius to replace former Commissioner Dave Stipe, who resigned this month for health reasons.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Steve Stanley sworn in as Lake County commissioner
Stanley has more than 30 years of experience working for the county’s Disaster and Emergency Services Department.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Dave Stipe resigns from Lake County Commission
Lifelong Lake County resident Dave Stipe of Charlo announced last week that he’s stepping down from the County Commission at the end of July due to health reasons.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Polson expands water restrictions
The city of Polson implemented additional water restrictions within city limits last weekend, prohibiting all “unnecessary use of water,” including watering of yards and green spaces.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Mr. Lunceford’s hog pen project a perfect teaching tool
The old livestock barns at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan have solid bones, according to Fair Manager Sjaan Vincent, but some improvements certainly are in order after years of use.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Live History Days returns to Miracle of America Museum
The event included free rides on a variety of military vehicles, small trains and the popular Fly-a-Plane amusement ride.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
BJ Tidrick claims second Montana 200 championship
The 2005 champ from Kennewick, Wash., survived two crashes and a spinout at the finish to claim victory.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Photos: Mud volleyball tournament at Polson Fairgrounds
Seven teams of six to eight players registered for the inaugural competition, which began at 9 a.m. Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Road to the show: Clinic offers local kids tips for county fair livestock competition
A few dozen kids learned tips on how to care for and show their animals over the two-hour clinic presented by Kayla Lowery of Deer Lodge.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Live History Days returns to Miracle of America Museum
This weekend the price of admission gets you free rides.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Polson Commission appoints new member for Ward 2
During their July 7 meeting, commissioners appointed Bayshore Drive resident Laura Dever to serve out the Ward 2 term that ends Dec. 31.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Man arrested after armed standoff in Polson
Police arrested a man Wednesday night following an armed standoff and hostage situation at the Bellevue Trailer Court along U.S. 93 in Polson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Montana 200 coming to Mission Valley Super Oval
Mission Valley Super Oval will be the site of the 200-lap super late model stock car race on July 17.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Film crew, ‘overlook’ project coming to downtown Polson
Downtown Polson is in line for a pair of beautification projects in coming weeks, one seasonal and one more permanent.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Montana 200 coming to Mission Valley Super Oval
The closest thing to a NASCAR event you’ll find in Montana this summer will be in Pablo next weekend.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Webster wins Firecracker Hobby 100
Chuck Swope of Hot Springs finished second.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Photos: Polson's Fourth of July parade
It was a beautiful day for a parade.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lake County man convicted of 2001 shooting sent back to prison for 30 years
David Matthew Crumley Jr. admitted to multiple probation violations as part of a plea agreement.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Pirate palace: New Linderman gym in final stages
Open house set as 3.5-year, $8.9 million project is nearly complete.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Ronan's Detwiler lands with Argos
The Ronan senior signed a letter of intent to compete in track and basketball for the University of Providence in Great Falls.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Lake County's Sciaretta named Deputy of the Year
Det. Sciaretta kept a cool head during a potentially fatal incident in December.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Filing period open for municipal positions, Charlo School Board
The candidate filing period for municipal positions on the Nov. 2 ballot closes at 5 p.m. Monday, June 21.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Quick response limits barn fire damage at Miracle of America Museum
Museum operator Gil Mangels hopes most damaged antiques will rise from the ashes.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Corrigan-Ekness resigns from Polson City Commission
The Polson City Commission accepted the resignation of Ward 2 Commissioner Patricia Corrigan-Ekness on Monday night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Polson grads urged to follow their own path
Enjoy the journey, get to know people and take the time to do the little things for others that may seem insignificant because they’re actually very important.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Polson coaches earn statewide awards
Hanson, Hislop, Souhrada to be honored July 29 in Great Falls.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Photos: SKC class of 2021
More than 200 students officially earned bachelor's degrees, associate degrees or certificates of completion Saturday from Salish Kootenai College.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fire destroys building at Miracle of America Museum
Emergency response crews were called to a structure fire at the Miracle of America Museum just south of Polson around 9 a.m. Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fire destroys building at Miracle of America Museum
The fire originated in a barn-like building just behind a separate building that serves as the museum’s entrance.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Arlee seniors challenged to give back while moving forward
Valedictorian Isabelle Pape, who came to the school during her junior year, thanked her classmates for welcoming her and allowing her to be herself.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Ronan seniors graduate with gratitude
Madeline McCrea served as 2021 valedictorian, while Tucker Lytton was salutatorian.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Reign reclaimed: Lady Pirates earn eighth softball state title
Polson goes undefeated at state tournament in Butte to claim first Class A title since 2012.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates dominate at state
Polson girls doubles teams finish first, second and fourth; boys duo is runner-up.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Fryberger, Brooks capture state track titles
Charlo senior sets state record in 100 meter hurdles along the way.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Ronan man killed in head-on crash south of Pablo
A woman driver speeding away from a Lake County sheriff's deputy on U.S. 93 crossed into oncoming traffic and caused a head-on collision that killed a Ronan man early Friday, officials said.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
County opens new comment period on outdoor park zoning request
On May 18 commissioners voted 2-1 to allow the proposal to advance, against the recommendation of the county Planning Board.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates chasing down another state title
Polson completes undefeated conference schedule and honors local softball icon Larry Smith.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Track Roundup: Teams bolster state squads
Lake County track and field athletes across all classes made the most of divisionals weekend and secured a coveted ticket to this weekend’s state tournaments.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
M-A-C returns to Florence as No. 2 seed
The Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball team went 3-2 at the Western B/C divisional tournament last week at Florence.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
In Business: Montana Marbled Meats debuts dry-aged cuts
Steak connoisseurs who enjoy dry-aged beef can get a close-up look at the process and take home a steak with a quick visit to Montana Marbled Meats.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Track Roundup: State field taking shape
With divisional track meets coming this weekend, time is running out for Lake County athletes to qualify for state meets the following weekend.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Polson adopts domestic chicken ordinance
The new rules allow for up to six adult hens — no roosters — with city inspection of a proposed coop and run completed prior to a permit being granted.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Polson boys, girls tops at Lake County meet
Familiar friends and foes got after it with local pride on the line at the annual Lake County Track Meet on Thursday at Ronan High School.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lady Pirates rebound from season's first loss
Lexy Orien went 3 for 4 from the plate and abruptly ended the game with a walk-off two-run home run.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson's Rost to play tennis, soccer at Highline College
Polson High School senior Megan Rost will continue her athletic career at the next level.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Special Olympics Montana honors Polson program
Add another prestigious award to the Polson Pirates’ treasure trove.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson's domestic chicken rules nearly hatched
A second reading and final vote is expected May 17.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Van crashes outside empty cafe
A spectacular crash in downtown Polson on Monday afternoon could have had a much worse outcome.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Kalispell woman pleads not guilty in fatal crash
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DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Smooth sailing for Lady Pirates
Polson softball feasted on a trio of opponents last week, including Lake County rival Ronan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Polson Bay Golf Course to host 2021 class A state tournament
The class A state golf tournament will tee off on the shores of Flathead Lake next fall.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Woman involved in Highway 93 crash pleads guilty
A Charlo woman accused of driving drunk during a fiery crash on U.S. 93 that left a man with serious injuries last summer pleaded guilty to felony negligent vehicular assault.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
COVID-19 ‘Variant of Concern’ case identified in Lake County
Lake County health officials this week confirmed that the first case involving a COVID-19 variant has been identified within the county.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Arlee, Elmo powwow celebrations cancelled for 2021
CSKT Tribal Council agrees to postpone events another year on advice from committees.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Sun and fun at the Dilly Bar Invitational
Saturday was a beautiful day in the Mission Valley for track and field and ice cream.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Board recommends denial of outdoor recreation park zoning request
During a lengthy, emotional meeting that began Wednesday night and wrapped up early Thursday morning, the Lake County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the county deny an Upper West Shore zoning amendment request that is part of a proposal to create an outdoor recreation park on about 17 acres …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Planning Board recommends denial of outdoor recreation park zoning request
Torsten and Jessica Wedel are asking the board to change zoning regulations so they can build the park on the west side of U.S. 93, just south of Goose Bay and Table Bay.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Woman involved in fatal Pablo crash pleads not guilty to two charges
A Kalispell woman accused of causing a fatal accident in Pablo last fall while driving a stolen vehicle pleaded not guilty to charges of negligent homicide and theft, both felonies.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Polson launches sewer improvement project
Let the digging begin.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Evans’ slam boosts Bulldogs
Freshman outfielder Izzy Evans launched a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Mission-Arlee-Charlo a sufficient cushion to hold off visiting Eureka on Friday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Vaccine eligibility expands statewide
Several clinics have been scheduled over the coming weeks to help meet an expected surge in demand.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Solid start for Lady Pirates
Softball squad earns two wins as hosts of season-opening tournament.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Polson tennis hosts three teams to kick off season
Both the Polson boys and girls tennis teams went 1-2 over the weekend against Hamilton and Libby on Friday, and Corvallis on Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
County announces 28th virus-related death
Lake County reported its first COVID-19 death in more than two months last week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Photos: St. Patrick's Day parade in Ronan
Ronan painted the town green Wednesday evening.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Polson cheer squad steps up to national stage
Polson has one of the best cheer squads in the region, and a first-place finish at its first-ever USA Spirit Cheer Competition to prove it.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Ronan woman gets deferred sentence for negligent homicide
A Ronan woman who was driving during a crash that left her friend dead received a three-year deferred sentence for negligent homicide March 10 in Lake County District Court.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Graham, Wilson, Lunceford named All-State
Class A basketball postseason honors are sporting a distinctly Lake County look in 2021.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Former Polson Mayor Mike Lies dies at age 89
Former Polson Mayor Mike Lies, an educator and dedicated community volunteer, died March 7 at age 89.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Polson expecting $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Polson exploring rules for keeping chickens
The Polson City Commission is working on an ordinance to allow approved residents to keep chickens on their property.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pirates' Sloan claims two state swimming titles
The maiden voyage for the Polson Pirates new swim team ended with a pair of state titles for senior standout Mason Sloan.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Chiefs halt Pirates on way to fourth place
A rollercoaster season for the Ronan Chiefs basketball program ended just short of capturing state hardware.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Good times, bad times for Pirates at state
The Polson boys were greeted with a smack to the face Thursday to open the Class A state basketball tournament at Great Falls.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pair of Pirates capture state wrestling medals
Polson wrestlers Ryley Knutson and Maysn Cowell finished fifth in their respective weight classes at the Class A state wrestling meet last weekend at MIles City.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Maidens' run ends at state
After an inspiring string of wins at divisionals, the Ronan Maidens wrapped up their season with a pair of losses at the Class A state tournament at Great Falls.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson man accused of dealing meth, heroin pleads not guilty in federal court
A Polson man accused facing charges of intent to distribute and felon in possession of a firearm pleaded not guilty March 2.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Charlo man pleads guilty to felony burglary, bail jumping
A Charlo man accused of kicking in the door of a Ronan apartment and assaulting the apartment’s tenant pleaded guilty to burglary and bail jumping, both felonies.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Man arrested in Pablo shooting enters guilty plea
A man involved in a Dec. shooting in Pablo pleaded guilty to two counts of felony assault with a weapon as part of a plea agreement.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Trooper shoots fleeing suspect during traffic stop near Ronan
A Montana Highway Patrol trooper fired a sidearm at a suspect attempting to flee a traffic stop Tuesday night a few miles southwest of Ronan, according to a press release from the state attorney general.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
MHP trooper shoots fleeing suspect during traffic stop near Ronan
The trooper attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of Beaverhead Drive and Eagle Lane.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pirates land No. 2 seed to state
The Polson Pirates’ run through divisionals last week at Butte had a very familiar feel.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Mission Valley sends 25 wrestlers to state meets
Twenty Lake County wrestlers — 11 from Ronan and nine from Polson — punched their ticket to state last weekend.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Chiefs right the ship at Butte
It was a rough start for the Chiefs at the Class A divisional tournament last week.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Maidens turn some heads with impressive run
It was a bit of a Cinderella run at divisionals last week at Butte for the Maidens.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Tough draw works against Charlo girls
Three of the state’s top four ranked teams — No. 1 Seeley-Swan, No. 3 Manhattan Christian and No. 4 Charlo — landed in the Western divisional.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson's Maggie Todd signs with Carroll College
Polson High School senior Maggie Todd signed a letter of intent Feb. 24 to play volleyball at Carroll College in Helena.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Report of plane crash west of Polson was unfounded
Emergency personnel from Lake and Sanders counties responded to a report Monday morning of a plane crash in the Irvine Flats area west of Polson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Report of plane crash west of Polson was unfounded
Emergency response personnel from Lake and Sanders counties responded to a report Monday morning of a plane crash in the Irvine Flats area west of Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Federal agency fines Polson, Kalispell companies over workplace injuries
The Department of Labor recommended a combined fine of $246,000 for the two companies.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Man who exposed himself at Polson parade sent to state mental hospital
Jonathan Dell Tifft will undergo evaluation by officials at the state mental hospital in Warm Springs, Mont.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Charlo girls seize district crown
The Lady Vikings maintained their reign over District 14-C.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Maidens forge a path to divisionals
Maidens basketball had a rough start to a very busy week, but bounced back to earn a trip to the divisional tournament.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lake County extends mask directive for 30 days
Lake County Commissioners on Tuesday extended the county’s mask directive for 30 days in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lake County extends mask mandate for 30 days
Lake County Commissioners on Tuesday extended the county’s mask mandate for 30 days in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Photos: Polson Bay ice fishing
Several brave souls celebrated Presidents Day on Monday with a bit of ice fishing at Polson Bay
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Gov. Gianforte visits Polson vaccination clinic
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte made a swing through the northwest region of the state to visit COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Kalispell and Polson.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Lady Pirates weathering the storm
Even under the best of circumstances, building up a struggling basketball program can be a long and brutal process that demands plenty of blood, sweat and tears.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Maidens' Jackson headed to Columbia Basin College
Ronan's all-state pitcher Macao Jackson will play softball for the Hawks of Columbia Basin College at Pasco, Wash.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Winter postseason picture coming into focus
Here’s a guide to how the postseason is expected to play out.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Polson voters reject resort tax
Polson will have to take a different route toward fixing the city’s dilapidated streets after voters rejected a proposal to initiate a resort tax in a Feb. 2 special election.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Photos: Classic Country Jamming
There’s no entry fee, and all are welcome to listen, sing or dance. Musicians who bring an instrument can join the jam on stage.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Third man sentenced for 2018 storage unit gold theft
A Bigfork man with a lengthy felony history was sentenced to 10 years in prison with no chance for parole for his role in a high-stakes 2018 storage unit theft.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bigfork man sentenced for partner assault
A Bigfork man with a history of assa.ulting those close to him received a sentence of five years, with three suspended.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Woman accused of child endangerment pleads guilty to lesser charge
A Pablo woman pleaded guilty to first-time aggravated driving under the influence as part of a plea agreement.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Polson voters reject resort tax proposal
A proposal to initiate a resort tax for the city of Polson was rejected by the city’s voters in a special election Tuesday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
COVID-19 update: County adjusts virus fatality numbers
Health officials last week adjusted Lake County’s number of COVID-19 deaths following a comparison of separate sets of state mortality data.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Pirates seize the night against Chiefs
A pair of Lake County Northwest A boys basketball teams tracking down a run at State squared off at Salish Kootenai College on Friday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Charlo girls remain unbeaten
Carlee Fryberger hit a pair of 3-pointers en route to a 16-point night.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Vikings building momentum
Phil Marquez sparks Charlo boys with a string of 3-pointers against Noxon.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Man detained in Florida following threat to Polson school
Authorities in Florida arrested a man Jan. 26 after the Polson Police Department received reports of someone “making vague threats of violence."
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Sheriff releases ID of Polson man killed in crash on Back Road
The crash was first reported just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Chiefs show resolve in win over Loggers
You can’t say the Ronan boys haven’t been tested.
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Lady Pirates return to action
The Polson girls basketball team finally returned to action Thursday night at Salish Kootenai College after sitting idle for two weeks and missing three games.
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Wrestling Roundup: Pirates draw even with Dillon
The Polson wrestling team stood toe to toe with Dillon during a four-team home meet at the high school gym on Friday night.
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Basketball Roundup: Pirates remain unbeaten
The Pirates basketball team embarked on a key road swing in their schedule Thursday and came away with big wins at Stevensville and Whitefish.
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Pirates improve to 4-0
Sophomore guard Jarrett Wilson recorded five steals, almost all coming at or near midcourt and leading to an easy bucket for the home team.
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Maidens roll past Lady Loggers
Ten Maidens contributed points against Libby. Areanna Burke led the way with 12.
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Basketball Roundup: Charlo girls off to solid start
The Lady Vikings outscored their opponents 164-60 in the three wins and improved to 4-0 on the season.
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Return of the resort tax
The city’s general fund simply can’t cover the costs of rebuilding the city’s streets.
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Domino's Pizza coming to downtown Polson
Jeremy McMillan is building a new Domino’s Pizza on Main Street in downtown Polson literally from the ground up.
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Domino's Pizza coming to downtown Polson
Jeremy McMillan is building a new Domino’s Pizza on Main Street in downtown Polson literally from the ground up.
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Bulldogs' rally stalls
The Mission Bulldogs opened with a flurry and closed with a furious rally, but ultimately came up just short Friday night at home against conference rival Thompson Falls.
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Scarlets struggle in opener
Florence-Carlton sweeps doubleheader at Arlee.
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Polson agrees to settlement in wastewater project lawsuit
Swank Enterprises had sought $1.54 million from the city and the project’s engineering firm, DOWL Engineering.
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Lake County reports 18th covid death as active cases ebb slightly
On Monday officials announced Lake County’s 18th covid-related death.
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Polson native a rising force in cycling world
Polson native Gabriel Shipley’s ascent to pro cycling’s biggest stages shows no signs of slowing.
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Tribal Council ratifies water rights compact
The Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes unanimously ratified a water rights compact with the state and federal government during a Dec. 29 meeting.
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Polson's Shipley a rising force in cycling world
Shipley, 18, recently agreed to a two-year contract with New York-based Aevolo Cycling, a U23 professional development road cycling team.
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Polson High School unleashes new swim team
Shayna Swanson, who coaches the local Lake Monsters club team, takes the helm of the fledgling program.
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Local governments exploring options with legal marijuana
With the dawn of 2021, possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for adults age 21 or older becomes legal in Montana.
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Biz Buzz: New faces, places hoping to deliver
There soon will be a new captain at the helm of the Polson Chamber of Commerce.
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New frontiers: Ronan sends two student athletes to the next level
A pair of standout Ronan High School athletes began new chapters last week when they officially accepted athletic scholarship offers to Montana colleges.
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CSKT leaders say 'Big Sky' producers exploiting tribes
Leaders of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are calling out ABC Studios...
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COVID-19 vaccine coming to Flathead Indian Reservation
Officials at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Health Department expect to receive initial deliveries of a COVID-19 vaccine this week.
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Photos: Ronan's Caravan of Lights
Ronan held its annual caravan of lights Friday night.
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County announces 2 COVID deaths as active cases decline
Polson School District quarantine drops from more than 200 to 73 in one week.
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CSKT leaders say 'Big Sky' producers exploiting tribes
PABLO — Leaders of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are calling out ABC Studios for actions they deem exploitative regarding the production of the network’s new fall prime-time drama “Big Sky,” which is set in Montana.
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CSKT leaders say 'Big Sky' producers exploiting tribes
Leaders of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are calling out ABC Studios for actions they deem exploitative.
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Biz Buzz: Food box program a winner all around
A collaboration between Western Montana Growers Cooperative and Lake County Community Development Corporation has led to the distribution of nearly 8,500 food boxes.
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Number of quarantined Polson students tops 200
County announces 14th virus-related death.
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Wolf Point man sentenced for 2018 ATV crash near Elmo
Benedict Owen Wise Spirit of Wolf Point pleaded guilty Oct. 1 to one count of negligent vehicular assault - serious bodily injury.
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Polson resort tax public forum set for Tuesday
In October the Polson City Commission voted unanimously to put a resort tax to voters and set a special election for Feb. 2.
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Chief Cliff home destroyed by fire
A fire severly damaged a home on Gunbarrel Lane in the Chief Cliff area between Elmo and Dayton on Monday afternoon.
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Column: One of the greats signs off
Polson resident and Montana radio legend Mick Holien will be greatly missed.
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Polson's city planner takes job in Oregon
Kyle Roberts' final day working for Polson will be Dec. 11.
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Polson commissioners set goals, priorities for city manager
The initial evaluation of progress is set for July.
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Polson Community Thanksgiving Dinner feeds nearly 1,200
Volunteers dished out 1,182 free meals on Thanksgiving Day.
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Active COVID-19 cases down in county as 13th death announced
As of Tuesday morning, there were 1,259 confirmed cases in the county since the pandemic began.
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Biz Buzz: The Lake Bar's new menu hits the spot
Introducing our new business column, Biz Buzz.
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COVID-19 shows no signs of slowing
Lake County reports two addtional deaths as new daily cases continue to rise.
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Maidens win Lake County clash at state
Polson, Ronan drive 12 hours to play each other a fourth time this season.
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Lady Pirates hold off Ronan for trip to state
Todd posts 21 kills as Polson tops county rivals at home Friday night.
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Maidens take a wild ride to state
Ronan reaches state volleyball tournament for first time in 18 years.
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Stayin' alive: Maidens mow down Loggers, move on to divisionals
The Maidens will visit Southwest District top seed Corvallis on Thursday.
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County sees spike in COVID-related deaths
Six of Lake County's seven fatalities have been announced since Oct. 16.
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Maidens stumble against Lady Loggers, but get a second chance
The two teams meet again Wednesday for a spot in Divisionals
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An early taste of winter
Technically speaking, winter is still two months away.
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Hesse sentenced to 80 years for Ronan man's beating death
William Lowrey Hesse, 54, of Denver, was convicted of deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence in relation to the death of 63-year-old Gyme Kelley in Kelley’s fifth-wheel trailer at Mission Meadows RV Park.
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Remodeled Showboat enters new phase of movie magic
The modern, brand-new seats are cozier, the seating is steeper and there’s a new-theater smell in the air at Showboat Stadium 6 on Main Street in Polson.
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Dynamic duo: Homegrown film company brings local horror movie to the big screen
Homegrown film company Second Wind Productions brings local horror movie to the big screen
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COVID-19 cases surging in Lake County, state
Second Lake County death reported; first cases emerge at county jail
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Polson teen claims national literacy award
Sophomore Colter Wilson is among 15 students across the country to receive a 2020 National 180 Student Award.
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Vikings light up the scoreboard
CHARLO — A week after taking their first loss of the season, the Charlo Vikings bounced back in a big way with a monster win over visiting Victor in an 8-man West Conference clash Friday night.
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Speaking for the silenced
With the help of good friend and teammate John Komotios, Cedric McDonald found his voice and a way to help others understand the seriousness of the issue.
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Polson commissioners appoint Ward 2 representative
Members appointed Patricia Corrigan-Ekness to fill the Ward 2 seat last held by Bob Martin, who resigned Sept. 9 due to a move out of his district to Swan Lake.
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Bulldogs roll past rival Warriors
Bulldogs sophomore QB Kellen McClure threw three touchdown passes and Mission (3-3) rushed for four TDs, including a pair by senior Layne Spidel.
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Polson woman dies from crash injuries
A Polson woman died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on U.S. 93 near Pablo Family Foods.
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Polson woman dies following Highway 93 crash in Pablo
Authorities say Kalispell woman in stolen vehicle ran a red light.
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Schools keeping COVID-19 in check so far
Two cases within the Ronan School District prompted contact tracing and isolation protocols.
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Bulldogs slip past Chiefs
The Ronan offense held its own most of the night, racking up 272 yards to the Bulldogs’ 345 and holding a 16-15 edge in first downs.
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Health officials monitoring COVID-19 cases among Lake County students
Quarantine protocals initiated in Ronan and St. Ignatius.
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Matriarch grizzly bear killed in Highway 93 collision
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. Sept. 4 in the area of Post Creek and the Ninepipe wetland complex.
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Turning the corner in Pablo
Attendance has surged for an abbreviated 2020 season that only lasted a few months.
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Resort tax back on the table in Polson
In 2009, voters overwhelmingly rejected a resort-tax measure placed on the ballot, and the City Commission denied a plan to bring the issue to a vote in 2016.
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New city manager eyeing early-October start
The Polson City Commission voted unanimously to hire Meece during its Sept. 9 meeting.
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Ken Avison was a pillar of Polson who made everyone feel special
Polson lost a bit of its unique magic late last month with the passing of businessman, educator, performer and avid listener Ken Avison, who was taken by cancer at age 75.
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Polson hires city manager, sends resort tax to voters
The Polson City Commission on Wednesday night unanimously approved a pair of resolutions with the potential to significantly shape the city’s future.
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