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Later announces retirement after 40+ years on fire

The career of one of Dillon’s longest-serving city officials and public servants comes to a close tomorrow. Earlier this month, Rick Later—Dillon’s fire marshal and a longtime member of the

Weather closes Monida Pass

A multi-day winter storm forced the closure of Monida Pass Monday night and ushered in an severe weather travel advisory Tuesday morning. The closures slowed down travel and led local

Miles’ cases conclude, no charges filed in DCI investigation

Open cases related to the administrative leave and firing of Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Miles against the sheriff’s office and former sheriff were settled Feb. 18. Separately, the Montana

County settles human rights bureau complaint related to Deputy Knox

A political discrimination, age and disability complaint involving Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Knox was settled Feb. 18. Knox filed the complaint with the Department of Labor and Industry Employment

Court fight could affect future of bison in Montana

HELENA, June 5 (AP) – The Democratic governor of Montana who is running for president and the Republican secretary of state who wants his job were locked in a constitutional

University of Montana Western lists area graduates

The University of Montana Western’s recent 122nd Commencement saw 561 degrees awarded to 462 graduates. Below are the graduates from the Dillon area: Dillon – Jessica Larene Mitchell, Associate of

Area students achieve Dean’s List status at UM Western

The University of Montana Western named 585 students to the 2019 spring semester Dean’s List. To achieve this honor, students must be enrolled full-time or for 12 semester credits and

City street maintenance costs could skyrocket

The City of Dillon’s street maintenance fee could soon head up a steep stretch of fiscal road. “So, our street maintenance is going to be about $600,000,” Mayor Mike Klakken

Trump reverses decision to close Anaconda Job Corps

ANACONDA, June 3 (AP) –President Donald Trump has reversed an administration decision to close the Anaconda Job Corps training center. The Montana Standard reports Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines announced

Spruce Street’s fate still in question

Though Beaverhead County High School district officials state they had approvals from the state and city to close off Spruce Street, they also accept the road may have to be