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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lake County District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer
District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kalispell woman pleads not guilty in fatal crash
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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 between Lakeside and Rollins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.