Montana Department of Transportation director Mack Long will retire later this month, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday, March 1. Long has served as MDT director since Gianforte took office in January 2021 after working in the construction business for 25 years with Billings-based JTL Group and for an oil business. “It’s been an honor to lead MDT and be part of the governor’s successful,

The Montana Historical Society is seeking nominations for people and organizations whose exemplary commitment to identifying and preserving our historical and cultural heritage makes them eligible for the Heritage Keeper Awards. Up to two people or organizations will be honored by the MHS Board of Trustees for the Heritage Keeper Award. An exemplary nominee may be honored instead with the

The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation announces its annual Youth Speech Contest which will be held April 4 during the 2024 FFA State Convention at the Billings Metra. “One of the MFB Foundation’s priority goals is to support agricultural education and leadership development of Montana’s youth,” said MFB Director of Foundation Development Alena Standley. “Some of Montana’s brightest

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be hosting a public meeting to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations, followed by an informational discussion on area fisheries, at the FWP Quonset meeting room in Glasgow on Wednesday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m. Fishing Regulations Scoping Fishing regulations are now under a process like hunting regulations, going through a comprehensive public

Women from across the state deepened their agricultural knowledge and networks during two Montana Farmers Union Women’s Conferences held this February. Roughly 40 women attended the second-annual Eastern Montana Women’s Conference held in Miles City, while another 70 gathered at Fairmont Hot Springs for the 11th-annual MFU Women’s Conference. Already, MFU is planning next year’s events,

County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-ofmind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 4-8 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with

Area attorney Ben Fosland filed as a candidate last week for the 15th Judicial District Judge position. Judge David Cybulski of Plentywood has held the position since 1994 and has indicated he may be retiring and has yet to file for the office. Since 2012, Fosland has operated a private practice in Scobey focusing on real estate, estate planning and probate. He also accepted the position of city