Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing updates to fees for FWP-managed lands and waters, including state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas and fisheries conservation areas, and is asking the public to weigh in on the changes. The proposal would apply to both public and commercial use. FWP is proposing the updates because the current fee rules are outdated, recreation

Starting July 1, Montanans can purchase a new specialty license plate that raises funds and awareness for wildlife crossing structures on highways. These crossings help animals move safely over and under busy roads, reducing collisions and maintaining important movement and migration routes. Based on expected sales, the plate could raise around $100,000 annually to support these efforts. Crossing

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting June 22. The board voted to approve the Tribal Operations O er to disburse payment to Sonosky & Chambers $35,928.78 for legal services rendered for the month of April. Also approved, the submission of an application from the Fort Peck O e of Environmental Protection to the U.S. Department of Energy Unleashing

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Alex Adams, 27, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Chad Bachmann, 46, Red Lodge, hold for other agency. Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Raymond Best, 44, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal that will rehabilitate about 8.5 miles of Montana Highway 24, northeast of Glasgow. The project begins at the intersection with Montana Highway 42, and extends north, ending near Spring Coulee Road. Proposed work includes either pulverizing the existing surface or completing digouts with a mill and overlay, and

As the United States celebrates its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, millions of Americans will reflect on the nation’s history. American history includes a great many impactful events that changed the country forever. The following are some events of note as the United States of America celebrates 250 years of nationhood. 1803 The Louisiana Purchase Soaring prices have been the norm

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