Continuing his efforts to protect Montanans’ privacy and cybersecurity, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced $4.95 million in grant funding to help state and local governments - particularly in rural communities - address cybersecurity risks and threats. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is aimed at helping local communities implement plans to

State History enthusiasts are invited to gather on Sept. 28-30 for the 50th annual Montana History Conference at the Delta Colonial Hotel in Helena, the same location they convened for the first time in 1974. Then, as now, the conference endeavored to explore underrepresented facets of regional history and to recognize that the past is a continuum and its people, events, successes, and failures

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Law Enforcement Division will hold its first ever Women’s Warden Workshop on Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Montana WILD in Helena. The workshop is open to anyone 16 years or older who is interested in becoming a warden. Registration is not required. The workshop will cover topics including: •a day in the life of a warden •how to become a

A pair of Montana family ranchers have a longstanding beef with the lack of competition in the U.S. livestock industry, 85 percent of which is dominated by just four multinational corporations. Representing the concerns of thousands of other producers and consumers who belong to Northern Plains Resource Council and the Western Organization of Resource Councils, Shepherd rancher Steve Charter

stop arm, or to make contact with a school child within 30 feet of a school bus. A violation under this subsection is a misdemeanor and is punishable on conviction by a fine of not more than $500. Boysun stresses that young children are often excited about getting on the bus or returning home, and they aren’t always thinking about looking out for traffic. Drivers should also be aware of

Individuals across Montana are invited to participate in Montana Crunch Time, a celebration of local food and National Farm to School Month. Montana Crunch Time is a statewide event encouraging participants to “crunch” — or bite — into locally grown and raised food. The program is designed to encourage healthy eating habits and support local food-based initiatives throughout the state,

The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved the hiring of a new deputy for the sheriff’s office during their meeting on Monday, Aug. 28. Ryan Zimmerman was hired as a full-time deputy. His first day on duty will be Friday, Sept. 1. He is certified in the state of North Dakota and will need to only attend the two-week equivalency course to be Montana certified. Commissioners also approved