Montana has long been an energy exporter, sending power generated with Montana-based resources to markets in other states. Between its snowmelt-fed rivers, plentiful coal reserves and abundant wind, the state has ample energy resources to power utilities here and elsewhere. Since Units 3 and 4 of the Colstrip power plant came online in the mid-1980s, coal has comfortably claimed the state’s

Montana State University Extension and the Montana Stockgrowers Association awarded 2023 Steer of Merit certifications at the association’s Dec. 7 convention in Billings. MSU Extension beef cattle specialist Megan Van Emon presented the top five winners of the carcass and ultrasound Steer of Merit contests at a Best of Beef Luncheon. MSU Extension and Montana Stockgrowers Association distinguished

The Montana Historical Society will be hold lectures in January on writer Mary McLane of Butte, North America, prior to the European settlers and noted photographer F. Jay Haynes. On Thursday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Library, MTHS historic architecture specialist Lindsay Tran will explore the life of writer and bohemian provocateur Mary MacLane in her talk “A Woman, Awakening:

with 2.6 percent, and Garfield at 41st with 3.4 percent. For reservations, Fort Peck ranks second at 4.5 percent. Flathead is first at 4 percent. Rocky Boy is seventh at 9.1 percent. In a press release, Gov. Greg Gianforte noted that Montana’s total employment reached a new all-time high in November, growing by nearly 580 jobs and with more than 563,000 Montanans working. “More Montanans

Have an opinion on the plan to remove lake trout from Swan Lake? Or relocating sage grouse to Alberta? Maybe black bear regulations? Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting public comment on those items and others that will be before the Fish and Wildlife Commission on Feb. 16. The following items are open for public comment through Jan. 23, FWP said: •A proposal to remove lake

Judge Michael G. Moses said he will make a ruling fairly soon after listening to arguments on a motion to dismiss the Frank Piocos v. Roosevelt County case on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Piocos is looking for a judgment to acknowledge he was not lawfully removed as county attorney, having his salary reinstated, having his salary paid from Feb. 4 to the present, having attorney’s fees paid and other

The year 2023 was full of news in the Wolf Point area. Here are some of the interesting stories in the area for each month of the year. January 1. The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office honored Dhareen Villaluz as Deputy of the Year, Jared Taylor as Detention Officer of the Year and Brandy Sutton as Dispatcher of the Year. The recipients will have their names placed on a permanent plaque in the