Montanans should expect to see more smoke this summer and early fall than last year, but officials say it’s predicted to remain a normal fire season for the state, albeit with likely at least 25% more activity than 2023. The recent late spring moisture is expected to delay the start of fire season into later in July and that season will likely continue into September, forecasters told Gov.

“Operation Walking Shield” conducted walk-ins at Wolf Point High School last week. Soldiers and a general were present Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This operation will gave assistance on a variety of medicines. The Wolf Point High School wants people to give salute to the people in the U.S. Army while there. The services offered are behavioral health, laboratory, nursing,

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced an investment of $700,000 to expand peer support services for Montana families and caregivers. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission, the investment represents the next allocation of $300 million in funding the governor devoted last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities

Veterans are invited to join Montana VA in-person to discuss updates on policies, programs and services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 26, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27 as part of the Montana VA Summer Vet Fest in Glasgow. The Montana VA has partnered with the State of Montana American Legion to support their state convention and expand programs and education for Veterans on key programs

funds. Food sales and a Valentines Day drawing were very well received. “All the teachers bought from me during the raffle,” she said. “That was nice.” She expressed her appreciation to everyone for their support. The Wolf Point Community Organization also donated $500 for the trip. “I’m looking forward to traveling and seeing what it’s like to go to a big university,” Williams

The 51st annual Badlands Celebration at the Brockton powwow grounds is June 2830 with grand entries Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 7 p.m. A candlelight ceremony sponsored by Spotted Bull Recovery Resource Center will be held Friday night. Walk/run routes are set for Saturday and Sunday mornings, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Drums and tiny tots will be paid daily. For

June 21 Deputies responded to Town Pump in Wolf Point after employees wanted a passedout male removed from the outside of the building. June 22 Deputies assisted the Wolf Point ambulance to help an adult male who had fallen. Two unknown males were reported of breaking into a vehicle at the Amtrak station. One of the males fled the scene. FPTDLJ also responded to the scene. One of the

The Wolf Point Community Organization will hold a celebration and powwow during Wolf Point Stampede weekend again this year. The event will take place on Thursday, July 11, at the Wadopana Powwow Grounds. WPCO chair Holly Hamilton said that the event keeps growing and it’s possible that it will turn into a two-day celebration next year. During WPCO’s monthly meeting on Monday, June 17,

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has received tentative approval to enroll 10 eastern Montana properties in a newly launched state program to conserve prairie habitat. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to authorize the Prairie Habitat Conservation Lease Program’s first batch of agreements and signaled its support for the program’s larger objective of