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August hailstorm generates millions in insurance claims

Economic boost

Area contractors have been booked with roof replacement projects and other repair projects in the aftermath of a devastating hail storm that ripped through the southern part of the state in August. The crew above were busy with a project on Monday J.P. Plutt photo

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 12:00am

August hailstorm generates millions in insurance claims

County residents and businesses claimed millions in repairs from a pounding hailstorm, local insurance officials say. A memorable hailstorm struck southern Montana Aug. 11. It, and other hail events...

Public, developer comment on mobile park

Mike and Patty Todd stand on the property they would like to develop into a mobile park to provide affordable housing options for local residents. J.P. Plutt photo

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 12:00am

Public, developer comment on mobile park

None of the half-dozen people who spoke at the recent public hearing on the Todd Mobile Home Park development suggested that the city deny final approval for the ambitious project. And some offered...

#2 Dillon knocks #5 Libby from undefeated list

The second-ranked Dillon Beavers spread the field on previously undefeated Libby en route to a first quarter score. J.P. Plutt photos

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 12:00am

#2 Dillon knocks #5 Libby from undefeated list

The second-ranked Dillon Beavers handed previously undefeated and fifth-ranked Libby their first loss of the season in a Western A showdown at Vigilante Field Friday night. Dillon’s defense flexed...

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Working hard

The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to two residential fires in the past five days. On Friday, a house fire at 524 N. Washington severely damaged the home of Jeff Humphrey. The owner was at work when the call reached dispatch, but Humphrey’s dog was lost to smoke inhalation. In the photo above, a fireman cuts a hole into the attic area to allow firemen to battle the blaze. The fire began in a first floor bedroom. On Monday morning, a mobile home on Fairview Drive was destroyed. Jake Schmidt and his three children were not home, but the family cat was lost. J.P. Plutt photo

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 12:00am

Shelter board to focus on solvency, accountability

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth and final part in a multi-part series of stories about the Beaverhead Animal Shelter’s operations and finances. The new Beaverhead Animal Shelter board of directors...

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Coffee Cop

Kayla Hatfield (left) and Heather Fresquez chat with Dillon Police Chief Don Guiberson and Assistant Chief Jeremy Alvarez during a test run of the Coffee with a Cop idea. J.P. Plutt photo

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 12:00am

Coffee with a Cop starts next week

A new sort of specialized social space where members of the public can interact with law enforcement officers in a new sort of way will open up next week in Dillon. “This is about helping create a...

TOP HEADLINES

Shelter board to focus on solvency, accountability

09/25/2019 - 12:00am
Coffee with a Cop starts next week

09/25/2019 - 12:00am
Dillon tops #1 Hamilton

09/25/2019 - 12:00am
What a life

09/04/2019 - 12:00am
Beavs fall to Frenchtown in 2 OT

09/04/2019 - 12:00am
County approves plats, re-ups S&R lease

07/03/2019 - 12:00am
Just under the big top

07/03/2019 - 12:00am
Jaycee fireworks display at Ray Lynch

07/03/2019 - 12:00am
CITY SAYS FIRE AWAY

07/03/2019 - 12:00am
Stage flight

07/03/2019 - 12:00am
Spruce St. reopening next week

07/03/2019 - 12:00am
Museum director resigns, board considers new hours

07/03/2019 - 12:00am
Ride/Walk Thurs .

05/29/2019 - 12:00am
Beaverhead EMS hoping to combine city, District 2 fire

05/29/2019 - 12:00am
BCHS Graduates 64

05/29/2019 - 12:00am

wheather forecast

NEWS

10/16/2019 - 12:00am

Montana temporarily bans flavored e-cigarettes

HELENA, Oct. 8 (AP) – Montana is placing a temporary ban on the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes and vaping products in an effort to reduce underage use while officials investigate the cause of the vaping-related deaths and pulmonary illnesses...

Grizzly bear killed after livestock attacks

Interior head hears grizzly concerns in northern Montana

Montana wildlife experts warn hunters of bear encounters

Hunters Ball at Wisdom’s Antler Saloon Oct. 25

SPORTS

#15 Dawgs o-feated in Butte, #22 Tech wins 35-12

Grounded

Montana Western’s Jason Ferris brings down Montana Tech’s Jet Campbell during the Diggers 35-14 win in Butte on Saturday. M.P. Regan photo

10/16/2019 - 12:00am

#15 Dawgs o-feated in Butte, #22 Tech wins 35-12

The University of Montana Western football team’s defense did a lot right in Butte on Saturday to keep host Montana Tech from doing much right on offense for the first three quarters. But essentially forced to stay on the field an extra half-quarter...

#2 Dillon knocks #5 Libby from undefeated list

Beav runners urge each other on

Elk hunters be engaged, be heard

Dawg runners home on Fri.

Lady Beavers sweep conference foes Frenchtown, Stevi

Opinions

10/02/2019 - 12:00am

Do school days matter anymore?

Guest opinion Imagine this. Student to teacher: “I need the day off to go protest global warming. My parents wouldn’t approve, but it’s something I simply must do. Any problem with that?” Teacher to student: “Of course not, Johnny. You have every...

Politicians: A Necessary Demystification

E-Cigarettes: media bury the lede, we get to bury the bodies

Microsoft’s Misleading Message

OBITUARIES

Joe Thomas Helle

10/16/2019 - 12:00am

Joe Thomas Helle

Joe Thomas Helle, age 87, passed away in Dillon Oct. 8, 2019. Joe was born to Harold and Alice Helle in Williston, North Dakota, May 14, 1932. He spent his youth enjoying the outdoors and began his destiny in the rangelands of the West while working...

Cora LaVoie Hofferber

Norman Earl Stubbs

Ann Reynolds 1944-2019

Addie Kathleen Foster Wilcox 1947-2019

Marianne Kinzel 1936-2019

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