Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/g on Monday, May 8, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 21.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 72.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.01

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.,, has reintroduced a bipartisan bill, the “Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act,” to ensure that legal cannabis businesses have access to banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. Currently, many legal cannabis businesses must conduct all of their business entirely in cash, opening them up to theft, tax evasion and organized crime. “Montanans

As part of his continued efforts to lower costs for Montanans and expand access to reliable air service for rural communities, U.S. Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) have introduced their bipartisan Small Community Air Service Enhancement Act to increase flight options for travelers in rural America. “Expanding reliable air service is essential for Montana so we can lower

Poplar’s Angelina Escarcega has been selected as the outstanding female wrestler of the year for the Northeast region by Montana AAU Wrestling. She is a two-time state champion for the Poplar Indians during the high school season. Owen Lonski of Sidney was named the outstanding male wrestling for the Northeast region. Other females receiving honors were Kassidee Salvaria for South

Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame has announced the honoree class of 2023. They are: Lifetime Achievement: Flint Rasmussen, Chouteau. Lady of the West: Glenna Stucky, Avon. Legends: Lila Glade, Terry; Bud Monroe, Lewistown/ Texas; Bill Pauley, Miles City; Dave Wagner, Billings; Walt Secrest, Hardin/ Miles City; Brookman Rodeo/Famous Dex, Sidney; Shannon Blitz, Helena; Shannon Wortman,