Lake County Leader

11/18/2025

The postseason run for local Class B and C volleyball programs came to a close over the weekend as the Mission Lady Bulldogs and Charlo Lady Vikings each competed hard at their respective divisional tournaments.

11/17/2025

The Polson Lady Pirates are bound for the Class A State Volleyball Tournament after a strong showing at the Western A Divisional last weekend in Libby. The team battled through a tough bracket to claim third place and secure Western A’s final berth at state.

11/17/2025

The St. Ignatius Town Council approved the first reading of the cannabis ordinance, approved fire department equipment purchases and drafted a golf cart ordinance on Nov. 4.

11/16/2025

During the Polson City Commission meeting on Nov. 3, multiple city departments gave presentations on projects, accomplishments, and policy development and implementation from the dates of July 2024 to November 2025.

11/16/2025

Representatives from the American Red Cross joined the Polson City Commission meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, to award Polson firefighter Casen Elmore the National Lifesaving Award for his quick action while off duty.

11/15/2025

Polson High School senior Cody Haggard has been selected for one of the most prestigious honors in Native American athletics — a spot in the 2025 Native All-American Football Game, hosted by the Native American Athletic Foundation in partnership with the NFL and Minnesota Vikings. Link in comments!

11/15/2025

A report of an assault in progress last Friday in Polson resulted in the arrest of two men on multiple charges. Nathaniel Brooks, 30, and Dillon Brooks, 26, were booked into the Lake County Detention Facility, and charged with assault with a weapon, criminal child endangerment, obstructing a peace officer and fleeing from/eluding police.

A report of an assault in progress last Friday in Polson resulted in the arrest of two men on multiple charges. Nathaniel Brooks, 30, and Dillon Brooks, 26, were booked into the Lake County Detention Facility, and charged with assault and assault with a weapon, criminal child endangerment, obstructi...

11/14/2025

A Pablo woman is accused of dealing fentanyl in the Pablo area. Rae’Anna Hohman, 24, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Oct. 30 to criminal distribution of dangerous drugs.

11/14/2025

Ronan business Tech Woods USA recently received a $350,000 Community Wood Grant from the United States Forest Service.

Ronan business Tech Woods USA recently received a $350,000 Community Wood Grant from the United States Forest Service. Funds will go to reuse wood byproducts as fuel for a biomass burner and to produce pellets to fuel the business’s thermal modification plant as well as all the kilns.

11/13/2025

From the moment he heard about Pearl Harbor at 15 years old, Jim Sivelle said he knew he would join the service and “go fight.”

The Polson resident, 99 years old, still has vivid memories of World War II and bore witness to Japan’s surrender more than 80 years ago. Story in comments!

11/13/2025

The Ronan Stake Relief Society invited speakers and performers from local tribes to present stories and crafts from their cultures on Nov. 1 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center, followed by workshops at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house.

11/12/2025

The Northern Lights glow over the Mission Mountains on Nov. 11. (Emily Messer/Leader)