Arthur Brown III
Arthur Brown III died Dec. 26, 2025 in Poplar.
The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.
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Arthur Brown III
Arthur Brown III died Dec. 26, 2025 in Poplar.
The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.
Rep. Downing Applauds Investment In Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in fiscal year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill.
“Nearly every county in Montana is rural, and this historic funding will provide critical support for families across
Rep. Downing Applauds Investment In Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in fiscal year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill.
“Nearly every county in Montana is rural, and this historic funding will provide critical support for families across
Storm Damage
The strong wind storm on Dec. 17 caused a large tank to blow over on top of the building at the Select salt water disposal located a mile east of Bainville. The incident resulted in the entire place burning up. Wind guests that night included 72 mph in Wolf Point, 68 mph in Poplar, 71 mph in Sidney and 61 mph in Homestead.
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Storm Damage
The strong wind storm on Dec. 17 caused a large tank to blow over on top of the building at the Select salt water disposal located a mile east of Bainville. The incident resulted in the entire place burning up. Wind guests that night included 72 mph in Wolf Point, 68 mph in Poplar, 71 mph in Sidney and 61 mph in Homestead.
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Daines: 2025 Was Historic Year For State
2025 was a historic year for Montana. Tim Sheehy, a former Navy Seal, joined me in the U.S. Senate, along with Troy Downing and Ryan Zinke in the U.S. House.
Working together, we’ve made major strides advancing Montana priorities, from increasing our energy dominance, protecting our public lands, and supporting farmers, ranchers, veterans and working families.
We now have a majority
Daines: 2025 Was Historic Year For State
2025 was a historic year for Montana. Tim Sheehy, a former Navy Seal, joined me in the U.S. Senate, along with Troy Downing and Ryan Zinke in the U.S. House.
Working together, we’ve made major strides advancing Montana priorities, from increasing our energy dominance, protecting our public lands, and supporting farmers, ranchers, veterans and working families.
We now have a majority
Jade Ryan
Jade Ryan, 40, died Dec. 25, 2025, in Billings.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.
Jade Ryan
Jade Ryan, 40, died Dec. 25, 2025, in Billings.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.
Commission Meeting Scheduled
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its next meeting on Feb. 12.
The meeting will be held virtually starting at 8 a.m. Public comment on agenda items can be submitted online or by mail. Public comment on agenda items will be taken through Jan. 27.
Agenda items include the following proposals from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Approval of Future Fisheries Improvement
Commission Meeting Scheduled
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its next meeting on Feb. 12.
The meeting will be held virtually starting at 8 a.m. Public comment on agenda items can be submitted online or by mail. Public comment on agenda items will be taken through Jan. 27.
Agenda items include the following proposals from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Approval of Future Fisheries Improvement
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There were no injuries. The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board approved Val Moran on Friday, May 30, to serve as the acting director for the Fort Peck Housing Authority. Moran has been serving as the administrative assistant at the housing authority. She has worked with the housing authority for 30 years.
After attending the National Association of Counties’ conference held in South Dakota, Roosevelt
There were no injuries. The ….
There were no injuries. The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board approved Val Moran on Friday, May 30, to serve as the acting director for the Fort Peck Housing Authority. Moran has been serving as the administrative assistant at the housing authority. She has worked with the housing authority for 30 years.
After attending the National Association of Counties’ conference held in South Dakota, Roosevelt
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As part of their desire to reduce suicides in the area, Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board members have announced the establishment of a transitional living unit in Poplar to assist juveniles. The facility features eight beds for males, eight beds for females and four flex beds. No timeline has yet been set for how long the juveniles can stay at the transitional living unit.
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As part of their desire to reduce suicides in the area, Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board members have announced the establishment of a transitional living unit in Poplar to assist juveniles. The facility features eight beds for males, eight beds for females and four flex beds. No timeline has yet been set for how long the juveniles can stay at the transitional living unit.
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Letter To The Editor
Concerning county property taxes in Roosevelt County, I consider them to be way too high. Since the county receives a fair amount of money from the oil industry within the county and the county also receives a fair amount of revenue from the legal sale of marijuana, why has county property taxes not gone down? When marijuana was legalized, the understanding was that the revenue from it would lower
Letter To The Editor
Concerning county property taxes in Roosevelt County, I consider them to be way too high. Since the county receives a fair amount of money from the oil industry within the county and the county also receives a fair amount of revenue from the legal sale of marijuana, why has county property taxes not gone down? When marijuana was legalized, the understanding was that the revenue from it would lower
Vernon Birdsbill Sr.
Vernon “Dooney” Birdsbill Sr., 84, died Jan. 5, 2026, in Wolf Point.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Blue Sky Ministries in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.
Vernon Birdsbill Sr.
Vernon “Dooney” Birdsbill Sr., 84, died Jan. 5, 2026, in Wolf Point.
His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Blue Sky Ministries in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.
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