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Body found at Big Arm State Park, information requested

BIG ARM — As an unidentified person was walking a dog in the Big Arm State Park, they discovered a decomposing body along the path.    Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said the person called Lake County 911 to report what they were seeing on Nov. 25 at about 4 p.m.  “The caller r...

Thanksgiving dinner to-go Thanksgiving dinner to-go

LAKE COUNTY – Thanksgiving community feasts were a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Community meals across the valley are usually held in large dining rooms with people sitting together, but this year, people took the time to be thankful from their vehicles as they pick...

Mission Valley well represented on all-state, all-conference teams Mission Valley well represented on all-state, all-conference teams

LAKE COUNTY –— The Montana High School Association announced the 2020 All-State and All-Conference football team selections last week, and 26 Mission Valley prep-gridiron players earned postseason recognition.  The Mission High School football team had two players named to the All-State W...

Virtual meeting brings governments together Virtual meeting brings governments together

During a virtual meeting between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council and Lake County Commissioners last Tuesday, Nov. 17, tribal council member Martin Charlo made a poignant plea for the public to take the coronavirus pandemic more seriously.  “I have an elderly father, an immun...

Charges filed in Conko Camel murder Charges filed in Conko Camel murder

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Deliberate homicide charges were filed Monday, Oct. 26, in the Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court for the death of William “Bill” Conko Camel, who was killed two years ago near Dixon, within Sanders County. An arrest warrant was issued for C...

Prep volleyball postseason in full throttle action Prep volleyball postseason in full throttle action

LAKE COUNTY — The Mission Lady Bulldogs and Arlee Scarlets kicked off postseason volleyball in the Mission Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 27. In Class 6B action, the Scarlets saw their playoff hopes end by the visiting Deer Lodge Lady Wardens in a 3-1 loss. With the loss, the Scarlets finish the season wit...

View from the Library

With the continual increase in COVID-19 cases in Lake and surrounding counties, we have taken a few stricter measures to help protect our staff and patrons and to help keep us open. We are asking everyone to keep their visit to 30 minutes or less. For those needing to do essential work on a computer, we are ...

Man sentenced for assault

Judge James Manley sentenced a Polson man in District Court at Polson on Oct. 28 to the Montana State Prison for 10 years with five years suspended on one count of assault with a weapon and another 10 years with all that time suspended on one count of tampering with witnesses or informant. Alan Lewis Kibl...

Man pleads not guilty to thefts Man pleads not guilty to thefts

A North Dakota man is accused of stealing the bank deposit bag from the manager’s office at Polson Bay Golf Course, not once but twice. Robert Todd Gustafson, 56, entered a plea of not guilty at District Court in Polson on Oct. 29 to felony theft. According to court records, on July 14, 2014, survei...

Hot Springs death under investigation, COVID-19 found in detention center

News from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office  LAKE COUNTY – On Oct. 15, during a routine medical check of Lake County Detention inmates, a COVID-19 test was administered to four inmates who were exhibiting mild cold-like symptoms.   “Approximately 48 hours later, we were not...


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