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Department of Justice Launches PSA To Help Bring Missing Indigenous People Home

The Montana Department of Justice launched a new statewide public service announcement to raise awareness of missing Indigenous persons and help bring them home. The 30-second spot shines a light on the impact those disappearing from Montana’s Indigenous communities has on friends and families and highlights four Indigenous persons still missing in Montana: Ashley Mariah Loring Heavyrunner,

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Department of Justice Launches PSA To Help Bring Missing Indigenous People Home

The Montana Department of Justice launched a new statewide public service announcement to raise awareness of missing Indigenous persons and help bring them home. The 30-second spot shines a light on the impact those disappearing from Montana’s Indigenous communities has on friends and families and highlights four Indigenous persons still missing in Montana: Ashley Mariah Loring Heavyrunner,

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Trump Hosts FCS Champion MSU Bobcats At White House

A football, Montana State jersey and the 2025 FCS National Championship trophy are pictured on Wednesday, July 29. (Photo via X / Rep. Troy Downing’s Office) Members of the 2025 FCS Champion Montana State University Bobcat football team got a trip to Washington, D.C. and lunch on Wednesday, July 29, as President Donald Trump met with students, coaches, the governor and members of Montana’s

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Trump Hosts FCS Champion MSU Bobcats At White House

A football, Montana State jersey and the 2025 FCS National Championship trophy are pictured on Wednesday, July 29. (Photo via X / Rep. Troy Downing’s Office) Members of the 2025 FCS Champion Montana State University Bobcat football team got a trip to Washington, D.C. and lunch on Wednesday, July 29, as President Donald Trump met with students, coaches, the governor and members of Montana’s

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Bill Protecting Water Rights Step Closer To Becoming Law

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has announced that two of his water bills passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Access to safe water is a basic necessity, and I’m thrilled to see that my bipartisan bills improving water infrastructure in Montana have passed out of committee and are one step closer to becoming law. It’s critical that we implement commonsense solutions

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Bill Protecting Water Rights Step Closer To Becoming Law

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has announced that two of his water bills passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Access to safe water is a basic necessity, and I’m thrilled to see that my bipartisan bills improving water infrastructure in Montana have passed out of committee and are one step closer to becoming law. It’s critical that we implement commonsense solutions

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Mule Deer Surveys Show Favorable Fawn Recruitment

HELENA – While an early spring across the state made the work of FWP wildlife staff more challenging, it also may have helped mule deer populations -- including fawn recruitment. That was the case when biologists were conducting their spring mule deer surveys. “Overall, the mule deer population is on the upswing, and we are cautiously optimistic,” said Brian Wakeling, FWP’s game management

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Mule Deer Surveys Show Favorable Fawn Recruitment

HELENA – While an early spring across the state made the work of FWP wildlife staff more challenging, it also may have helped mule deer populations -- including fawn recruitment. That was the case when biologists were conducting their spring mule deer surveys. “Overall, the mule deer population is on the upswing, and we are cautiously optimistic,” said Brian Wakeling, FWP’s game management

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Posted on August 6, 2026

TEB Hires Corrections, Police Officers

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting Monday, July 27. The Fort Peck Tribes Head Start Program was approved to submit a carryover request to the offi ce of Head Start in the amount $461,163.33. The Language and Cultural Department was approved to accept a bid from Eagleman Creations to install a six-foot fence around the L& C building in the amount $10,000.

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TEB Hires Corrections, Police Officers

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting Monday, July 27. The Fort Peck Tribes Head Start Program was approved to submit a carryover request to the offi ce of Head Start in the amount $461,163.33. The Language and Cultural Department was approved to accept a bid from Eagleman Creations to install a six-foot fence around the L& C building in the amount $10,000.

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Family, Food and Community: Harris Family Brings Weekly Barbecue to Culbertson

Pictured, from left, Alan Durst, Genea Harris and Chris Harris show o_ their smoked pizza. By lunchtime every Wednesday, the aroma of slow-smoked barbecue drifts through downtown Culbertson, drawing hungry customers eager to see what’s on the menu. For Genea Harris and her family, serving barbecue has become much more than food. It’s about gathering neighbors, sharing a meal and giving

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Family, Food and Community: Harris Family Brings Weekly Barbecue to Culbertson

Pictured, from left, Alan Durst, Genea Harris and Chris Harris show o_ their smoked pizza. By lunchtime every Wednesday, the aroma of slow-smoked barbecue drifts through downtown Culbertson, drawing hungry customers eager to see what’s on the menu. For Genea Harris and her family, serving barbecue has become much more than food. It’s about gathering neighbors, sharing a meal and giving

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Children Enjoy Great Times During Daniels County Fair

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Children Enjoy Great Times During Daniels County Fair

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Deadline Extended For SBA Assistance

Local o ials have announced that the filing deadline for U.S. Small Business Administration assistance for people who su_ered damage during the severe winter storm on Dec. 17-18, 2026, has been extended to Aug. 31. “It’s really good news,” SBA public a_airs specialist Amira Huntsbeery said. Disaster loans include for business physical disaster loans, economic injury disaster loans

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Deadline Extended For SBA Assistance

Local o ials have announced that the filing deadline for U.S. Small Business Administration assistance for people who su_ered damage during the severe winter storm on Dec. 17-18, 2026, has been extended to Aug. 31. “It’s really good news,” SBA public a_airs specialist Amira Huntsbeery said. Disaster loans include for business physical disaster loans, economic injury disaster loans

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Posted on August 6, 2026

Opinion

Long-time readers may notice a change in this newspaper’s coverage starting today. Our staff has taken on the responsibility of also covering Daniels County in our pages. Daniels County Leader owners Burl and Roz Bowler have done an outstanding job in providing the local news to Daniels County throughout the years. Burl and Roz have owned the Leader for the past 30 years. Three generations

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Opinion

Long-time readers may notice a change in this newspaper’s coverage starting today. Our staff has taken on the responsibility of also covering Daniels County in our pages. Daniels County Leader owners Burl and Roz Bowler have done an outstanding job in providing the local news to Daniels County throughout the years. Burl and Roz have owned the Leader for the past 30 years. Three generations

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Posted on August 6, 2026

FWP Sites In Counties Enter Fire Restrictions

Roosevelt and Big Horn counties entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday, July 31. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks followed the counties’ lead and placed fire restrictions on its properties within Big Horn and Roosevelt counties beginning the same day. FWP sites on tribal land in Roosevelt County will be included in the restrictions. Under Stage I restrictions, building, maintaining,

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FWP Sites In Counties Enter Fire Restrictions

Roosevelt and Big Horn counties entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday, July 31. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks followed the counties’ lead and placed fire restrictions on its properties within Big Horn and Roosevelt counties beginning the same day. FWP sites on tribal land in Roosevelt County will be included in the restrictions. Under Stage I restrictions, building, maintaining,

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Posted on August 6, 2026

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Department of Justice Launches PSA To Help Bring Missing Indigenous People Home

Department of Justice Launches PSA To Help Bring Missing Indigenous People Home

Trump Hosts FCS Champion MSU Bobcats At White House

Trump Hosts FCS Champion MSU Bobcats At White House

Bill Protecting Water Rights Step Closer To Becoming Law

Bill Protecting Water Rights Step Closer To Becoming Law

Mule Deer Surveys Show Favorable Fawn Recruitment

Mule Deer Surveys Show Favorable Fawn Recruitment

TEB Hires Corrections, Police Officers

TEB Hires Corrections, Police Officers

Family, Food and Community: Harris Family Brings Weekly Barbecue to Culbertson

Family, Food and Community: Harris Family Brings Weekly Barbecue to Culbertson

Children Enjoy Great Times During Daniels County Fair

Children Enjoy Great Times During Daniels County Fair

Deadline Extended For SBA Assistance

Deadline Extended For SBA Assistance

Opinion

Opinion

FWP Sites In Counties Enter Fire Restrictions

FWP Sites In Counties Enter Fire Restrictions

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