Five properties across Montana are being nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Properties. All five nominations were recommended for forwarding by the governor- appointed Montana Historic Preservation Review Board. The volunteer board is part of the State Historic Preservation Office. Recommendations include: A five-mile stretch of scenic highway that used to be part

AgWest Farm Credit — an agricultural lending cooperative serving agricultural producers throughout the West — released its 2023 financial results, marking a significant milestone following the merger of legacy associations Farm Credit West and Northwest Farm Credit Services on Jan. 1, 2023. The association reports strong financial performance in 2023 including net income of $707.8 million,

Landowners have until March 15 to apply for Unlocking Public Lands Program or the Public Access Land Agreement Program. These programs are designed to provide public access to state or federal land where access is either limited or doesn’t exist. For enrollment in UPL, landowners will receive an income tax credit in the amount of $750 per agreement and up to a maximum of $3,000 in tax credits

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 27 oil and gas parcels totaling 5,574 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Montana and North Dakota. The comment period ends March 27, 2024. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in January 2024 and is now seeking public comment on the parcels,

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 12.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38/g on Monday, March 11, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 42.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 12.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at

As hunters prepare for the license year beginning March 1, they should be aware of some regulation changes to antelope licenses in FWP Region 7, as well as a new moose season. Changes to antelope licenses for Region 7 For hunters looking to pursue antelope in FWP’s Region 7, either-sex and doe/fawn licenses are no longer valid regionwide. In December, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted

Fort Peck Summer Theatre will hold auditions for local actors on Sunday, March 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at Glasgow Middle School in Room 310. A variety of opportunities are available in all shows, Parts include the large, multi-aged ensemble of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, great acting roles and two leading roles for youth in Bonnie and Clyde, an extravagant dance ensemble

Seniors graduating this spring, students already in college and parents are reminded that the Brush Lake scholarship application forms are now available directly from the Brush Lake scholarship secretary Jandy Jorgensen. These scholarships are awarded from the available interest earned on the principle from the sale of the former Brush Lake Bible Camp property and subsequent donations. Last

Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services director Charlie Brereton, Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced increased support for families’ child care costs through the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Program. “Montana’s early childhood providers support hardworking families, strengthen our economy, and build a brighter future for our state,” Gianforte said. “This