HAMILTON - Ravalli County has what it takes to fare well in the coming economy, but local leaders and businesses need to protect those qualities that will position the Bitterroot Valley for a prosperous future.

Greg Chilcott loves his job. And he's hoping to keep it for the next four years.

HAMILTON - The Ravalli County Commission threw its weight behind an effort to keep the Bitterroot rail line from closing for good.

HAMILTON- During an ongoing theft investigation, the Ravalli County Sheriff's Department discovered a coin collection and are now trying to locate the person or persons the coins may have belonged to.

HAMILTON - The Ravalli County Commission threw its weight behind an effort to keep the Bitterroot rail line from closing for good.

A group of volunteer fire chiefs is worried that a possible conversion to Ravalli Countys radio system could hurt emergency response service to the valley.

Even though Ravalli County is contracted to receive federal funds for its family planning clinic through June, county commissioners must decide next week if they want to accept those funds for the 2013 fiscal year.

Ravalli County has what it takes to fare well in the coming economy, but local leaders and businesses need to protect those qualities that will position the Bitterroot Valley for a prosperous future.

Ravalli County residents alternatively urged their commissioners Thursday to allow the shooting of wolves on sight and to listen to science rather than anecdotes as they write a countywide predator control policy.

Ravalli County Council on Aging is hoping that a lot of people will celebrate this Valentine's Day with a pair of cinnamon rolls, a gourmet cup of coffee and a bright red carnation.