A little over two dozen local residents concerned over the proposed rate increases from Montana-Dakota Utilities gathered at the Glendive Public Library on May 4 to learn more about what they could do to try and prevent the proposal from going through. The town hall-style meeting was hosted by the Dawson Resource Council, which has been advocating against the rate increases. MDU proposed electrical

Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on May 15. The long winter and heavy snowpack have left a limited area for wildlife to forage. With grizzly bear activity increasing, people visiting WMAs should remain vigilant and practice techniques to avoid surprise encounters. Bears, elk and shed-antler hunters will be sharing the same space. Most animals see, hear and smell

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., pressed top Indian Health Service and Interior Department officials last week on steps to address the public safety and public health crises facing Tribal communities. During the hearing, Tester grilled Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland on funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and emphasized the need to increase the number BIA law enforcement

Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children. And, at least half of these infections were acquired from an adult family member with shingles. Chickenpox, or varicella, can be a serious illness and is easily preventable with vaccination. “The best way to protect yourself and

Beginning May 15 and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register their name to the Alternate’s List online. Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife AND Parks gets several unused nonresident combination licenses (big game, general elk and general deer combination licenses) returned by customers. FWP resells these returned licenses through the Alternate’s List. The Alternate’s

The 68th session of the Montana Legislature came to an end on its 87th day. For the Legislature’s American Indian Caucus, composed of 11 Indigenous representatives and senators, the session saw some priority bills ushered into law and others complicated with disputed amendments. Still others died early in the session. Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, a veteran lawmaker participating in

Roosevelt County residents are eligible to win cash prizes in Montana Meth Project’s Paint the State art contest. The contest is set to award 45 total prizes at regional and statewide levels. There will be three $10,000 grand prizes to be awarded to teen, adult and popular vote winners. One winner could win up to $20,000. A $508,000 grant from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation