American Prairie, a nonprofi t conservation organization, has been fighting the state and federal for years over its ability to graze its herd of 900 bison on public lands. And while the U.S. government yanked the organization’s federal grazing permits earlier this year, a Helena judge gave the group a temporary win in a lawsuit over its use of state trust lands. Lewis and Clark District

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter and bowhunter education in-person classes and field days for online students are being o red across central and eastern Montana. Please note that more classes in more locations will be added as needed throughout the year. Please go to fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/ hunter to learn more, register for classes, and see other available classes. In-person

Montana taxpayers expect their tax dollars to be spent responsibly, transparently, and on priorities that benefi t everyone – not directed to private organizations with the strongest political support. That expectation is refl ected in Article V, Section 11(5) of the Montana Constitution, which states: “No appropriation shall be made for religious, charitable, industrial, educational, or benevolent

Montana’s Clean Indoor Act was upgraded to expand the Clean Indoor Air Act to include e-cigarettes, vapes and similar devices. May 2025, the Montana Legislature passed a bill that added e-cigarettes (vapes) to our states long-standing smokefree law. That means vaping is now banned in the same public spaces where traditional smoking is already prohibited — like restaurants, workplaces and public

ership and focus on responsible, conservative budgeting, Montana continues to demonstrate strong revenues,” the Governor’s Oce said in a statement to the Daily Montanan. The report goes on to note trends and how potential legislative — and national — changes could impact the state’s budget. Economically, by gross domestic product, real estate has been Montana’s largest industry

The community of Bainville held a three-day celebration to recognize the nation’s 250th anniversary during the weekend that included a parade, competitions, games, meals and a fireworks display. Bainville’s residents also took time to remember the veterans who kept our country free. Mayor Toby Romo led a program to appreciate the area’s veterans. Romo’s speech included, “250 years

By Bill Vander Weele The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the recommendation from the compensation board regarding raises for elected officials during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, June 30. The recommendation called for an annual increase of $3,500 a year for elected officials. In addition, commissioners approved a cost of living increase of $1 an hour for non-elected and nonunion

MSU Extension’s Mobile Memory Café, led by program manager Lisa Brachwitz, will host two free drop in Dementia education events. The first session will take place at the Wolf Point Senior Services Center, followed by a second session at the Culbertson Senior Citizens Center offering community members an opportunity to learn more about dementia and caregiving resources. The program offers