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RONAN — Human remains were found at the base of the Mission Mountains in an area southeast of Ronan on the morning of Tuesday, March 30. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said a report came in to Lake County 911 that a person who was not identified to the public had found what appeared to be human remains. Bell said deputies responded to the call and located a decomposed human body 75 yards east of the irrigation canal, which parallels the mountains. “Detectives processed the scene and secured the body for transport to the state crime lab,” Bell said.  During an investigation, officers reported their preliminary findings based on known facts and believe the body is t...

News from the UCC LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County-CSKT Unified Command Center will be hosting two COVID-19 vaccine events open to all Lake County and Flathead Reservation residents who must be 16 or older to receive the shot. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. The events ru...

News from MT House of Representatives Majority HELENA — The Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 632 last week which allocates Montana’s federal COVID-19 relief funds from the American Resue Plan Act passed by Congress last month. House Bill 632 passed with a strong 83-14 bipar...

News from the Montana Association for the Blind MONTANA — At no cost those who enroll, the Montana Association for the Blind will be hosting its Summer Orientation Program (SOP) for all visually impaired people 18 years and older in the state of Montana. This program is designed to help people reg...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — Each spring, FWP receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. It’s important to remember that Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks no longer accepts, holds or rehabilitates moose, deer, elk and most other animals....

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana is one of four states selected to participate in the National Governors Association’s 2021 Policy Academy to Advance Whole-of-State Cybersecurity. In the new policy academy, Montana will wor...

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare POLSON — St. Luke Community Healthcare is excited to announce that Jamie Engeldrum, PA-C has joined the dedicated team at the St. Luke Ridgewater Clinic in Polson. Born and raise2d in Ronan, Jamie is eager to return to Montana and to St. Luke, where he spent...

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Celebrate National Library Week with the North Lake County Public Library. National Library Week is April 4-10. We are offering 20 percent off in our gift nook from April 5-17. If you haven’t explored the library yet, come on in. The lib...

News from GPCF  POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation 2021 grant cycle is open. The deadline is Friday, April 23. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501c(3) status in the greater Polson area. Grants from the Greater Polson Community Foundati...

MONTANA — Montana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution is among the most efficient in the nation, but closer examination reveals a patchwork of systems among counties and tribal governments that will be put to the test as the state opens vaccine eligibility to all people 16 and older starting this mon...