Montana gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.21/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 96.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.99/g today while the most expensive

Storms will come and go but getting scammed by vendors and unprofessional contractors in a time of need can make the effects of a storm seem to last forever. In the rush to get your home repairs completed so you can enjoy the rest of the summer, be sure to take the time to educate yourself and avoid contractor scams. Schedule a time with your local agent to review your current coverage to ensure

Montana Gov, Greg Gianforte has announced a new process for Montana employers to notify the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) if an unemployment insurance (UI) claimant fails to appear for a scheduled interview. “We’ve recently heard from employers across the state with a common complaint: candidates for open positions submit applications and schedule interviews, only to

As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects those interested in buying, selling, or donating hay or pasture. The Hay Hotline allows producers to enter new listings with descriptions of the forage they have available to sell or

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, the governors of Idaho and North Dakota, and the premiers of two Canadian provinces have called on U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately open the border between the two countries. On Wednesday, July 21, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was extending its temporary restriction prohibiting non-essential

Operating large machinery has never been my strong suit. I am accident prone, not the least bit mechanically inclined, and to be quite frank, not the greatest operator. My family in Townsend and my old bosses could attest (sorry Jim and Jess). So, I am writing this article for all the people like me who should take extra care when driving tractors; who need the constant reminder to slow down; the

Following requests from Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester, and U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized the use of some Conservation Reserve Program acres for emergency haying and grazing. “With extremely dry conditions persisting across the state, Montana ranchers are in dire need of forage for their herds,” Gianforte said.