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Senator will have input on licensing

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The July 10 print edition of this story had incorrect information. This is the corrected and extended version.]
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State senator opposes dam sale

A Kalispell state senator has filed papers aiming to stall or halt the federal license allowing the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to operate Kerr Dam near Polson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Polson man charged with soliciting murder

POLSON – Lake County Sheriff’s deputies used some clues from unusual but well-known sources to arrest a Polson man for allegedly trying to hire a prison gang member to kill his ex-girlfriend so she couldn’t testify against him in a rape trial.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Flathead district adds two new board members with different voices

The pro-compact push won another key supporter with the election of Paul Guenzler to the Flathead Irrigation District board’s District 3 seat. Bruce White won the District 5 race.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mission Irrigation District trying to restore structure

ST. IGNATIUS — On the heels of a successful recall of two commissioners and a strongly worded press release, the remaining Mission Irrigation District board member moved quickly to appoint two new members, re-hire a long-time attorney and move towards re-uniting the irrigation districts.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ronan man sentenced to life for murder

POLSON – After listening to Laurence Kenmille’s family members fight through quivering voices and muffled sobs during victim statements Monday, District Court Judge John Larson wasted little time sentencing Melvin Madplume to life in prison without parole.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Polson council must make expensive decision Monday

POLSON – Polson sewer ratepayers face much higher monthly bills over the next 20 years as EPA regulations force hamstrung city officials to build a new wastewater plant that will cost at least $15.7 million.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Away for life

POLSON – After listening to Laurence Kenmille’s family members fight through quivering voices and muffled sobs during victim statements Monday, District Court Judge John Larson wasted little time sentencing Melvin Madplume to life in prison without parole.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

None injured in accident near Minesinger Trail

PABLO—Sheryl Steele was driving home early from work Monday expecting to do some spring gardening. But when an SUV pulled in front of her, she had to change her plans.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

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