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Addie Case goes up for an easy lay-in on a fast break on her way to 9 points against Darby as the Lady Copperheads routed the Lady Tigers, 59-8, on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Snake Pit.
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Above: Anaconda Public School students enrolled in the district's 21st Century Grant after-school programs speak to the Anaconda Public School Board of Trustees about the benefits of the program.
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:09
Addie Case goes up for an easy lay-in on a fast break on her way to 9 points against Darby as the Lady Copperheads routed the Lady Tigers, 59-8, on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Snake Pit.
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:00
Above: AJSHS Speech and Drama Team members Eva Murray, left, and Brenna Carney hold their certificates after placing first and fifth, respectively, in Spontaneous Oral Interpretation at their meet on Jan. 17 in Three Forks.
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 23:54
Among the 14 Copperhead wrestlers who placed at the Choteau Classic over the weekend were four who made it to the finals of their respective weight classes: Rachael Rogers, above, who won the girls' 105 lb. bracket...
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 23:47
A mule deer licks his nose while looking back amidst the trees off Cable Road on Thursday morning. Photo courtesy of Carly Moodry.
Fri, 01/16/2026 - 22:35
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Above: Anaconda Public School students enrolled in the district's 21st Century Grant after-school programs speak to the Anaconda Public School Board of Trustees about the benefits of the program.
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Addie Case goes up for an easy lay-in on a fast break on her way to 9 points against Darby as the Lady Copperheads routed the Lady Tigers, 59-8, on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Snake Pit.
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Above: AJSHS Speech and Drama Team members Eva Murray, left, and Brenna Carney hold their certificates after placing first and fifth, respectively, in Spontaneous Oral Interpretation at their meet on Jan. 17 in Three Forks.
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Among the 14 Copperhead wrestlers who placed at the Choteau Classic over the weekend were four who made it to the finals of their respective weight classes: Rachael Rogers, above, who won the girls' 105 lb. bracket...
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Sen. Sara Novak (D-SD 36, Anaconda) spoke at a work session with the Anaconda Public School Board of Trustees on Wednesday concerning the STARS Act. File photo.
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The Copperheads line up in victory formation against Loyola-Sacred Heart on Homecoming night as they earned the program's first-ever win over the Rams in a historic season that saw the 'Heads post their first winning season and playoff trip in 10 years. File photo.
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Anaconda Public School Nurse Heidi Nielsen smiles as she opens the medicine cabinet in her office at Anaconda Junior/Senior High School. After nearly 10 years as school nurse and 27 years in nursing, Nielsen has been named the Montana School Nurse of the Year. Leader photo: Kasey Edge-Faur
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Anaconda Junior/Senior High School Speech and Drama team members Loretta LaSalle, left, Eva Murray, Brenna Carney, Blakelyn Cline and Megumi Heuberger smile as they stand in front of the bus before heading to their meet at Laurel on Jan. 10. AJSHS photo.
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Travis Dye goes up for an easy lay-in on his way to 21 points against Butte Central on Thursday. Leader photo: James S. Rosien.
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Above: Anaconda Public School students enrolled in the district's 21st Century Grant after-school programs speak to the Anaconda Public School Board of Trustees about the benefits of the program.
Addie Case goes up for an easy lay-in on a fast break on her way to 9 points against Darby as the Lady Copperheads routed the Lady Tigers, 59-8, on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Snake Pit.
Above: AJSHS Speech and Drama Team members Eva Murray, left, and Brenna Carney hold their certificates after placing first and fifth, respectively, in Spontaneous Oral Interpretation at their meet on Jan. 17 in Three Forks.
Among the 14 Copperhead wrestlers who placed at the Choteau Classic over the weekend were four who made it to the finals of their respective weight classes: Rachael Rogers, above, who won the girls' 105 lb. bracket...
Sen. Sara Novak (D-SD 36, Anaconda) spoke at a work session with the Anaconda Public School Board of Trustees on Wednesday concerning the STARS Act. File photo.
The Copperheads line up in victory formation against Loyola-Sacred Heart on Homecoming night as they earned the program's first-ever win over the Rams in a historic season that saw the 'Heads post their first winning season and playoff trip in 10 years. File photo.
Anaconda Leader bookkeeper Toni Phillips, left, presents Haley Velin with her Anaconda Leader Carrier of the Year Award for 2025. Velin, 15, a homeschool student, started as a newspaper carrier for the Leader in early 2025 with a 64-paper route on the west side of Anaconda, though she began by filling in on that route for a friend before taking it on herself after her friend moved. Asked what she likes about being a carrier, Haley said "It's interesting" and "I like the fresh air and the walking." Leader photo: James S. Rosien
Anaconda Public School Nurse Heidi Nielsen smiles as she opens the medicine cabinet in her office at Anaconda Junior/Senior High School. After nearly 10 years as school nurse and 27 years in nursing, Nielsen has been named the Montana School Nurse of the Year. Leader photo: Kasey Edge-Faur
Chloe Jones smiles as she stands in front of Community Hospital of Anaconda where she works as a physician assistant. Courtesy photo.
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