Protecting Americans from out-of-country beef and from the deadly fentanyl drug were among the topics during U.S. Sen. Jon Tester’s conference call with rural media members in the state on Thursday, Feb. 29. Tester along with Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota recently introduced a Congressional Review Act to overturn the Biden administration’s decision to overturn a long-standing

Nick Vertz of the National Weather Service in Billings and Ted Jamba, head meteorologist of the National Weather Service in Glasgow, held their monthly weather- ready briefing for Montana and northern Wyoming last week. They noted that Montana, especially south central parts of the state, experienced a decent wet month during February. There was lighter moisture in far eastern Montana. Temperatures

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host public meetings in each region to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations. Fishing regulations are now under a process like hunting regulations, going through a comprehensive public review every two years. Fishing regulations are printed during odd numbered years. FWP’s proposed regulation changes will be posted online later this month. FWP

The Montana Historical Society invites community members of all ages to attend its March public programs, including its lecture series and a special children’s workshop. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at the Lewis and Clark Library, historian Alan Noonan will speak on the lives of Irish immigrants and the communities they formed in the American West. Drawing upon a diverse array of sources,

A court hearing has been set for May 22 regarding the road dispute between Lynn Labatte and Roosevelt County. During a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, Labatte noted that closing Road 1018 at the T going northsouth to 2058 would eliminate traffic going to his residence. Labatte is seeking the county to desist from further proceedings with the road. The argument is that the county didn’t follow

The Culbertson School Board approved the contracts of administrators and teachers during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Mike Olson was offered contracts to serve as junior high/high school principal and technology systems coordinator. Janessa Parenteau was offered contracts for elementary principal and curriculum director. Tenure teaching contracts renewed were for Janelle Ator, Amy

Area attorney Ben Fosland filed as a candidate last week for the 15th Judicial District Judge position. Judge David Cybulski of Plentywood has held the position since 1994 and has indicated he may be retiring and has yet to file for the office. Since 2012, Fosland has operated a private practice in Scobey focusing on real estate, estate planning and probate. He also accepted the position of city