After four days of discussion and revision, Montana’s Redistricting commission voted along partisan lines — with the nonpartisan chair as the tie-breaking vote — in favor of a Democrat proposed legislative map. The map will be open for public comment and likely more changes. “This is a tentative map. I expect robust public comment on this map,” presiding officer Maylinn Smith said

Driving safely in winter weather can be a challenge for even the most experienced driver. It’s easy to forget after months of mild conditions that snow and ice demand careful driving and special preparation for your vehicle. But when 17 percent of all vehicle crashes occur during winter conditions it’s clear that we could all use a refresher when it comes to making our way through a winter wonderland.

Despite hearing concerns from the public, the Roosevelt County Commissioners approved revising floodplain regulations during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22. During a special public comment meeting regarding the matter, resident Bill Juve noted that if commissioners didn’t pass the new regulations, that the current regulations would still be in effect. Juve also didn’t feel that commissioners

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., stressed his priority of slowing down fentanyl trafficking during a conference call with Montana media members on Thursday, Nov. 17. The Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act would provide $20 million to: Develop new technology to target and detect fentanyl being trafficked into the United States; Enhance targeting of counterfeit pills and illicit