Polson News

A concert on Ronan's Main Street created some controversy for the town. The event was designed to draw tourists into the heart of the town for a good time.

Military police perform traffic stops on drivers who break traffic laws or whose vehicles are not up to par with regulations in order to keep the streets safe for all motorists and pedestrians.

ARLEE - One man is dead after a collision on Highway 93 near Arlee. The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating the Monday evening crash.

Entire families congregate in Kalispell, Montana every year to leave the heat. The Flathead Lake destination can allow an affordable cruise that children of all ages can enjoy.

HELENA - Some store managers are apparently still unclear about a 2007 state law that requires all Montana businesses to accept tribal identification cards for alcohol and tobacco purchases, and financial transactions, according to a state official.

CSKT Tribal Chairman James Steele, Jr. and Polson District Tribal Councilman, Steve Lozar joined captains Dan Phipps and Frank Gillin, boat christener and Sales Director at KwaTaqNuk Resort DeeAnn Cates, along with the crew of The Shadow, the long awaited 150-seat passenger boat at KwaTaqNuk Resort on Monday for its official christening.

Jana Clairmont of Polson, Mont., calls her therapy birds — a white rooster and Cornish game hen — "Fowl Play." Therapy dogs can be a comfort for seniors and those recovering from illnesses and injuries.

Relay for Life started in three cities in Flathead County Friday night. The Relay for Life in Kalispell started at Legends Field.

Therapy dogs are a comfort for people recovering from health disorders or facing other hurdles in their lives.

Fire Board members, the Polson Fire Chief, the general contractor, the Polson Fairground President and the Lake County Commissioners were all in attendance at the ground breaking for the new Polson Fairground Fire Station.

It takes six months to a year to plan a health fair, but with only a tad over a couple of months of planning - the Women 4 Wellness seminar held recently, turned out to be a huge success according to Kathie Maiers with the SKC Prevention Task Force and co-coordinator of the Wellness seminar.

Live Music: Friday: Russ Nasset and the Revelators at the Great Northern; Sonny King a Blue Moon; Mobile Beat DJ at Red's; Open Mic at East Shore Smoke House Saturday: Canyon Creek Ramblers at Belton Chalet; Barrel Stove at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake Sports: Friday: Montana Senior Olympic Summer Games at the Summit Art and Events: Friday: Polson ...

Fears of winter freeze damage give way to optimism about this year's crop. By Keriann Lynch, Flathead Beacon , 6-14-09 File photo by Lido Vizzutti, Flathead Beacon After two seasons of extremes - one a bumper crop, the other late and small - it looks like Flathead Lake cherry growers might enjoy a "normal" year, producing about 3 million pounds of ...

Good morning; on the Beacon today, new border crossing regulations have taken effect , so traveler need to make sure they have their identification papers in order.

Good morning; on the Beacon today, 33 vehicles at Gardner's RV and Trailer Center were vandalized Monday night, with death threats.

Good morning; on the Beacon today, a Kalispell man is recovering after being bitten on the leg by a grizzly in Glacier Park Sunday.

Polson has started a Greater Polson Community Foundation which is a partner with the Montana Community Foundation Network.

A 17-year-old Polson youth pleaded guilty to felony assault Monday, saying he threw a sharpened metal rod at his mother's head during an argument.

Bill Mercer, United States Attorney for the District of Montana, announced today that during a federal court session in Missoula on May 26, 2009, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah C. Lynch, ROBERT MICHAEL BONNER, a 51-year-old resident of Polson, pled guilty to making a false statement to a financial institution.

Here is the latest Montana news from The Associated Press HELENA, Mont. A 17-year-old Helena boy has been charged with killing one teenager and injuring two others in a shooting that apparently stemmed from an argument over a girl.