Savannah Deuter demonstrates how to pack a mule.

Manners of the mountains: Mission Valley youth learn backcountry horse skills

POLSON — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen hosted a hands-on youth education event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hobby Horse Place LLC, aimed at preparing young riders for responsible and skilled tr...

Polson Lady Pirate Center Fielder Sierra Perez squeezes a fly ball for an out during the frenchtown tournament.

Sports Shorts for April 30, 2025

Softball Polson POLSON — The Polson Lady Pirates fell to the visiting Frenchtown Lady Broncs, 2-7 on Tuesday, April 22. On April 25, the Lady Pirates defeated Billings Central 12-2 and the Havre Bl...

Sen. Sara Novak (D-Anaconda) and Rep. Melissa Romano (D-Helena)

Legislative Notes

As moms, educators, and lawmakers, we came to the Capitol this session with one clear goal: to improve opportunity for Montana’s kids. But with just weeks left in the legislative session, we’re concerned tha...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

Wild photo for April 22, 2020

Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

Wild photos for April 15, 2020

Wild photos for March 18, 2020

Finley Point Grill head chef Pedro Vera and owner Dirk De Coninck encourage community members to participate in their annual Christmas Community Toy Drive.

Holiday toy drive underway at local restaurants

POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of ...