Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” Montana State Highway Patrol troopers will increase their presence on Montana roads and highways throughout the summer, cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers. MHP has already seen an increase in deaths and crashes compared to this time last year, and those numbers are likely to grow as more fatal crashes

A prominent attorney- turned-politician and a police officer-turned-insurance salesman are vying to become the state’s top consumer watchdog in the upcoming primary election. The Montana state auditor is most regularly associated with its regulation of insurance companies operating in Montana, but it also investigates and prosecutes fraud in the financial industry and works on consumer

State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of rabies exposure risks as summer approaches. The potential for encounters between humans and wild animals increases during spring and summer months as Montanans spend increased time engaging in outdoor activities. Rabies is a fatal, but preventable, disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected

For World No Tobacco Day, discover how the VA helps veterans stop smoking, dipping and chewing tobacco. After all, it’s never too late to toss tobacco and boost your health. No matter how long you’ve been using tobacco, when you stop using it, you’ll notice some positive changes almost immediately. You’ll also improve your health over the years to come. That’s why on May 31 —

If someone is bitten by a domestic dog, cat, or ferret, the animal can be observed for signs of rabies, almost always avoiding the need for the exposed individual to undergo the series of shots to prevent rabies. If an animal cannot be located, observed, or tested, a person may be advised to undergo post-exposure prophylaxis. All exposures to an animal capable of transmitting rabies should be

The Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference is set for June 10-12 in the historic cow town of Miles City. The summer conference provides an opportunity for the organization’s advisory committees to discuss current agricultural issues and concerns, and surface ideas for policy development. Events take place at the Custer County Events Center and the MCC Ag Advancement Center. “Members from

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.43/g on Monday, May 27,, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 10.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 17.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.82

The campaign for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has responded to a complaint filed by the executive director of the Montana Democratic Party that accuses the top law enforcement officer of campaign violations, including raising more campaign funds than allowed by law, and recruiting a primary candidate who is not qualified. Responding to the complaint filed last week, campaign manager

The Montana Historical Society is planning several June public programs, including events in Helena and around the state. On Saturday, June 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Capitol Flag Plaza in Helena, the MTHS will hold an event: “Honoring Montana Tribal Veteran Warriors.” In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the event will recognize Indigenous