June - 2022

Granite County Sheriff's Report: June 27, 2022

Residents concerned over I-90 access during Bearmouth construction

GRANITE COUNTY – Residents in the Bear Gulch area of Granite County got an unwelcomed surprise this morning, waking to find that their access to Missoula had a big detour. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has closed the westbound on ramp at Bearmouth (mm 138) while it continues nearby bridge work on Interstate 90. According to an MDT press release the closure is due to there not being enough room for an acceleration lane at that point due to the construction. Ho

Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: June 28, 2022

Young netters gain experience at GC Tennis Camp

PHILIPSBURG - More than 40 young players in a variety of age divisions got a chance to sharpen their skills at the annual Granite County Tennis Camp last week. Organizer Leeann Tenesch, with the help of other adult coaches, worked on drills to develop the attendees forehand, backhand and court awareness as well as a love of the game.

FWP seeks comment on several proposals for August 25 commission meeting

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in August. Under the new commission process, FWP is taking public comment on these proposals now and will present the collected comments and proposals to the commission for their review and decisions on Aug. 25. Commissioners can offer amendments to the proposals as they see fit. The proposals and supporting documents, commissioner amendments

MHSA makes organizational changes to support programs

HELENA - From today's Montana High School Association (MHSA) as released by Executive Director Elect Brian Michelotti... The Montana High School Association Executive Board has restructured the office in Helena with the following changes: Amy Bartels has been hired as an Assistant Director for the MHSA. She will oversee the MHSA Fine Arts Activities along with Soccer and Softball. Amy will also continue to administer to the Montana Official’s Association and act as the Spir

Dog's strut their stuff in Hall agility trials

HALL - The weekend's events may have been a little rain shortened, but the dogs and their owners and the fans had a great time at the Flint Creek Flyer Agility Trial Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Hall.

Father's Day Fishing Tournament

DRUMMOND - The annual Father's Day Fishing Tournament returned for 2022, crowning winners in three age divisions and one overall best fisherman. Eden Smith won the 2-4 year old division, with Courtney Dahl winning 5-8. Brodie Dahl claimed top honors in the 9-13 division and Lane Conat took home the prize for the Biggest Fish Caught.