The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana has set an Oct. 29, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program-Classic (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). “NRCS provides

During a rally on the steps of the Montana Capitol on Friday, Oct. 1, Sen. Theresa Manzella, R-Hamilton, talked about the importance of deep breathing. She recalled a childhood spent doing yoga alongside her mother, learning how breathing can control emotions, energy and nerves. But more than a therapeutic aid, she said, breathing is right bestowed by God. “Can there be anything more inalienable

Beginning Oct. 24, all local calls in Montana must be dialed with the 406 area code to connect. Montana’s 406 area code currently allows seven-digit dialing to complete local calls. That will change this month due to a Federal Communications Commission order designating 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Some seven-digit phone numbers

CDC’s independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended on Sept. 23 that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series. In addition, the CDC director recommended a booster dose for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings. Anyone who falls

The Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a go-for-launch for this year’s version of the annual Fall Fest fundraiser. The Over the Moon Gala will take place on Oct. 9 at the Dry Prairie Rural Water Authority in Culbertson. This year’s theme is Over the Moon and it is going to be out of this world, literally! That’s because attendees will embark on a flight destined for the lunar surface

Bainville School Oct. 11: Breakfast: Omelets. Lunch: Enchilada hotdish, corn and apples. Oct. 12: Breakfast: Yogurt parfait. Lunch: Broccoli and chicken pinwheels and mandarin oranges. Oct. 13: Breakfast: Cinnamon bagel sticks. Lunch: Cheese soup, dinner rolls, carrot sticks and peaches. Oct. 14: Breakfast: Pretzel and cheese. Lunch: Pizza pasta, celery sticks and pineapple. Oct.

ered cases. There have been two COVID-related deaths in the county. Phillips County had 31 active cases as of Monday, Oct. 4. There have been 588 recovered cases and 20 COVID-related deaths. For Richland County, there are 72 active cases and 1,480 recovered cases as of Monday, Oct. 4. Total COVID-related deaths are 18. There have been 1,570 total cases. Statewide According to Montana