So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected more than 86,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 45 were mussel-fouled and more than 400 were found with aquatic weeds. FWP and partner agencies, which include tribes, counties and conservation districts, operate more than 17 road-side watercraft inspection stations across the state. To find a watercraft inspection station

The Montana Department of Agriculture has announced the opening of the FY2024 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture Program. Montanans interested in innovating or expanding agricultural businesses are invited to apply for funds through the state grant and loan program. “The Growth Through Agriculture program continues to help Montana businesses and agricultural operations add

The four county farm bureaus in Montana Farm Bureau Federation District 6 — Wibaux, Richland, McCone and Prairie — is encouraging the public to celebrate a successful harvest at their second annual Farm Bureau Fall Fest on Oct. 21 at the Moose Lodge in Glendive. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. There will be live music and dancing. Clay Conry, host of the Working

Falls can have very serious consequences as we age. Each year, more than 25 percent of adults 65 or older have a fall, and 3 million are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of falling in older adults is usually related to combination of factors, including: • Balance and/or walking problems. Balance can be affected

Joining students at Bryant Elementary School, Gov. Greg Gianforte celebrated a new law to promote early childhood literacy through voluntary screening and targeted intervention programs in Montana public schools. “Literacy is critical for our kids and their development,” Gianforte said. “With the funding for early childhood literacy we secured this spring, we’re empowering parents and

The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved the county’s budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year during a meeting Thursday, Sept. 7. The budget increased by only 1.35 percent compared to last year. “Nobody’s budget got cut,” commissioner Gordon Oelkers said. Commissioner Robert Toavs added that there were no big subtractions or additions to the budget. Commissioners said it’s