U.S. Sen. Steve Daines has sent a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) expressing concern about reports that Montana’s BIA detention facilities are turning away detainees and requesting information about the facilities’ contract status and operating bed space. The letter also draws attention to the BIA’s current practice of sending tribal members from Montana to out-of-state detention

The Montana Department of Revenue will soon distribute its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven

The Knierim Scholarships had an overwhelming response when brought to the internet this year and had exceptional candidates for the awards. Among those receiving scholarships for the next school year are Iris McKeon of Glasgow, Montaya Idler of Hinsdale, Kylee Kleppen of Plentywood and ShaAnn Danelson of Scobey. The scholarships were established in memory of Dr. FM Knierim and his wife, Bernice,

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced last week an investment of up to $1 million to conduct a statewide study to determine the appropriate level of funding needed to help supplement housing costs for low-income Montanans served in the state’s behavioral health system. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission, the investment represents the next allocation

The winners of the Fort Peck Tribes buffalo lottery were announced Monday, Aug. 5. Winners included the following: Robert Richardson, Dolly Tattoo, Lawrence Garfield. Jeff Red Elk, Emerson Boyd Sr, Jessica Gray Hawk, Channing Smith, Howard Azure, Kelsey Strauser, Kristen Crow, Sheldon Pinkerton, Nicole Red Dog, Mike Darin Dimas, Curt Forrest, George Blount, Dale Robertson, AcAcia Black Eagle,

Temperatures were 103-106 degrees in Lustre on Monday July 22, and hit 100 or more every day, coming down to 90 degrees on Thursday evening, and 75 degrees by Friday. What a welcome relief! Fields are ripe as the pea harvest is in progress. Marian (Haber) Johnson died July 9, 2024. She was one of 12 students to graduate from LCHS in the class of 1965. Lustre Christian High School was a

The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Montana WILD and via Zoom. The deadline to submit written comments on most agenda items was July 25. However, public comment will be taken during the meeting; those wishing to make a comment must register at fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission/ august-2024-meeting. Registration deadline is Aug. 15 at noon. Agenda items for