Nominations are now open for Montana State University’s premier agricultural award. MSU’s College of Agriculture is seeking nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Agricultural Leader Award, which will be presented during the college’s Celebrate Agriculture week Oct. 25-31 on the MSU campus. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Sept. 11. The award recognizes individuals, families

For Christopher Quinlivan, a science teacher for Superior Public Schools west of Missoula, the most energizing part of his day is witnessing the “aha” moment for students – when the science content he teaches finally clicks for them. “The next generation needs to look at the world with a lens of wonder,” said Quinlivan, who sees his teaching career as a way to both share his love for

walk heading west and running along the north side of Smith Avenue. There is some existing sidewalk toward Timmons Street. This concrete sidewalk would continue south down Timmons Street on the western side taking a bend toward Main Street. There is a section of painted trail lines instead of a sidewalk or gravel trail because of the flat paved parking layout. This would turn back into sidewalk once

Across Roosevelt County, thousands of meals, helping hands, and meaningful moments of care are making it possible for older adults to remain connected to their communities and independent in their homes. Julie and Alyssa, together, work diligently to keep these vital programs strong. Even when challenges arise, they remain focused on the people they serve; finding creative solutions, building

Trustee Michael Turcotte discussed the dangers of students driving motorcycles and ATVs to schools. He said he has seen junior high students driving the vehicles. He asked if it could be a potential lawsuit against the schools. Perkins said a more likely liability is issues with an open campus.

State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile virus in Montana for summer 2026, the Department of Public Health and Human Services said Wednesday, Aug. 12, in a news release. Two mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile Virus in Roosevelt County, and health officials said the virus will likely spread across the state. They are urging all Montanans to take increased

Since Lance FourStar resigned from the Wolf Point City Council during its June meeting, Mayor Chris Dschaak has yet to find a replacement to serve as a Ward 4 council member. Dschaak says the ward consists of Highway 2 north and then west of Fourth Avenue North. The responsibilities of a council member include attending the monthly meeting and then also serving as a committee member. “On

Brent Somppi had an experience in sports broadcasting prior to becoming the voice on Nemont. TV, but nothing can beat what he’s helped accomplished during the last 14 years. He was able to move back to his native northeastern Montana while also video broadcasting high school activities. “I would have never thought that it was possible when I graduated from high school,” Somppi said of the

Members of the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board are expecting to receive a report from the U.S. Treasury within the next few weeks regarding the Fort Peck Housing Authorities’ finances covering the last several fiscal years. TEB made the decision in December 2025 to suspend housing commissioners for six months. During a Wolf Point Community Organization meeting in January, tribal chairman

Positive steps are still being made to establish the Eastern Montana Fertilizer Plant in the eastern part of Roosevelt County. The proposed Eastern Montana Fertilizer Plant will be located near Culbertson. The unapproved draft expects $220 million in sales over a 15-year period. It’s believed that the project would create 2,000 construction jobs at its peak and about 200 operational positions.