06 July 2023
27 Years After Arrest, Kaczynski Still Held Nation’s Attention
Dave Shors remembers April 3, 1996, beginning like any other day in the newsroom of Helena’s Independent Record. But not long after the work day began, a bit of news trickled in: agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation were staking out a cabin near Lincoln. Shors, then an associate editor at the newspaper, sent a reporter and a photographer an hour north to check it out.
As the day
Badlands Celebration Takes Place In Brockton
The Badlands Celebration June 23-25 in Brockton was a very relaxed affair this year, with potentially stormy weather cooperating and summer temps staying relatively low. Turcotte Food Bus owner Buck Turcotte told the Northern Plains Independent
that it was all smiles at the Brockton pow wow grounds.
“Great weekend overall,” Turcotte said. “Very happy the weather cooperated. We thought
Longs Excited To Serve As Grand Marshals
When Clint and Arlyss Long were notified that they were selected as the grand marshals for the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede, they said they were shocked by the honor.
“We’re proud and excited to be the 100th Stampede’s grand marshals,” Arlyss said.
Although the Longs were surprised by the announcements, few other residents were as the couple, who have been married since 1969, have
Cowgirl Sweethearts To Entertain At 100th Stampede
The Cowgirl Sweethearts will entertain the rodeo fans with their trick riding during this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede.
The entertainers are Shelby Pierson and Haley Proctor.
Pierson is 23 years old and lives on her family’s cattle ranch in southern Alberta. For the past 15 years, she has taken her fast-paced, high-energy act to some of the greatest professional rodeos all across
Miss Rodeo, Miss Teen Rodeo To Attend Stampede
Both Miss Rodeo Montana and Miss Teen Rodeo will attend the Wolf Point Stampede this year.
Miss Rodeo Montana Clancy Olson is the 23-year-old daughter of Vanessa and Joe Olson from Helena. She is graduating from Miles City Community College with her second degree in entreprenuership, while already possessing a degree in the equine program.
During her time at MCCC, she has been competing
Marn Returns In Role Of Rodeo Announcer
Jeff Marn returns as the announcer at this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede.
As a former contestant, Marn is the new generation of western sports announcers.
Marn was born and raised in Belt. He started riding bulls at a young age and had a very successful career in the rodeo arena. He qualified for the Montana Circuit Finals multiple times and was a Northern Rodeo Association Finals
