Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.56/g on Monday, April 8, according to GasBuddy’s survey. Prices in Montana are 19.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 30.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 3.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon.

As spring weather approaches, we’re all anxious to head outdoors, and bears are leaving their winter dens. This time of year, bears are waking up from hibernation and are pretty hungry. So, it’s best for you, and for the bears, not to leave out anything that will attract their appetite or their curiosity. If you’re outside working or recreating, you need to be aware that bears are out there,

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced last week the following board appointments: Board of Medical Examiners Dr. Camilla Juhl Petersen, Bonner: A general practitioner, Juhl Petersen has served in a variety of medical roles for nearly 20 years and runs her own practice. Her term will run through July 1, 2027. Dr. Ashleigh Magill, Whitefish: Magill is the attending physician and medical director

By Bill Vander Weele Residents from throughout the state took part in a watch party regarding the local government ballot issue. The Roosevelt County Library was one of the sites for the viewing on Thursday, March 27. Ashley Kent of the Local Government Center provided insight about the proposal. Voters will decide whether the county wants a government review during the primary election

One of the top social events of the year in Wolf Point will take place on Saturday, April 6, when the 38th annual banquet for the Walleyes Unlimited of Montana - Wolf Point Chapter is celebrated at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. The walleye and prime rib dinner starts at 7 p.m. Kris Keller, regional director, and Garrett Pronto, chapter president, said the evening

It appears that the Wolf Point School Board will have two new trustees after the election in May. The official filing deadline was Thursday, March 28. Thursday, April 4, 5 p.m., is the deadline for write-in candidates to file, meaning the candidate’s name would have to be written in on a ballot. Also, a candidate can withdraw by Thursday, April 4. Current trustee Michael Turcotte has