A record number of people are using services at the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center, and medical costs are the No. 2 reason they need help, according to the food bank director. “Thirty percent are saying medical costs are the reason they are experiencing food insecurity today,” said Amy Allison-Thompson, executive director of the food bank; she said housing is the No. 1 reason.

The Wolf Point Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited held its 38th annual banquet at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center on Saturday, April 6. Highlight of the evening was the presented to Doug Hopson in honor of the late Nancy Hopson as Angler of the Year. The announcement created a standing ovation from the sell-out crowd. Kris Keller, Region 1 director, noted that Nancy Hopson was an active member

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday, April 2, that the state is deploying a small number of Montana National Guard troops to the nation’s southern border, describing the action as an effort to help the state of Texas police cross-border drug trafficking in light of what he described as inaction by the federal government. According to the announcement, 10 Montana National Guardsmen have volunteered