Dear Editor: Recently, I attended a city council meeting and spoke during the public participation segment. During my comments, I addressed a city councilman’s behavior at a local business. I want to take a moment to clarify my words and ensure that my intent is understood. I did not call the business owners Nazis, and I sincerely hope that no one took my words that way. If my statements

Former Valley County Undersheriff Luke Strommen has reached a plea agreement with the State of Montana. After admitting guilt, Strommen will be eligible for significantly reduced sentencing at an April 11 hearing. Strommen was charged with sexual intercourse without consent in December of 2018. He was found guilty after 2020 a jury trial determined he had initiated a non-consensual sexual

Opinion State Needs New Government Claims Court Senate Republicans have been focused this session on reforming Montana’s courts for the better. We are in the process of passing bills to bolster transparency, accountability and efficiency in our judicial branch. A critical part of improving our state’s court system is easing the workload on judges and ensuring important cases are heard

LCHS had the privilege of having Dan Hubbard speak at daily chapels last week in Spiritual Emphasis Week. He came from Minnesota to spend the week with the students. Awana Awards night was March 19. Commander Dawson Olfert said they had two goals this year as a club. 1) Scripture Memorization on a deeper level, so they included a versathon. 2,615 verses was the final total recited by students

The Montana Department of Justice reports that Connor Manternach has been sentenced to 60 years at the Montana State Prison with 20 years suspended and a 15-year parole restriction. He made a guilty plea to one count of sexual intercourse without consent with a minor. Assistant Attorney General Meghann Paddock and Daniels County Attorney Logan Olson prosecuted the case, which was investigated