A former Bureau of Land Management employee admitted on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to stealing $10,700 in government funds, forging another employee’s signature, to use towards personal expenses. Adrian Anthony Aragon, 52, of Butte, pleaded guilty to theft of government property and aggravated identity theft, according to Montana’s U.S. Attorney’s Office. Aragon worked as an administrative assistant

In the already crowded field of Republican candidates, a familiar name has entered the race for Montana’s eastern Congressional seat. Former Congressman and Montana lieutenant governor Denny Rehberg announced Wednesday, Feb. 21, that he’s running for the seat currently held by fellow Republican Matt Rosendale. Rehberg exited politics after unsuccessfully challenging Sen. Jon Tester,

Circle: The regional eastern Montana CHS Farmers Elevator board of directors recently held the 2023 annual update in Circle. Congressional candidate and CHS member Ric Holden joined the meeting to elect producer board members. Holden is a farmer/rancher from Dawson County. Senior director of operations Brandon Babb presented a slide show that highlighted last year’s progress and profitability