Wolf Point native Paul Kermit Gysler has received a partially suspended five-year sentence with the Montana Department of Corrections. On March 9, Judge Robert Allison announced a fiveyear sentence with three of those years suspended as well as credit for 357 days of time served. Allison also recommended state corrections officials screen Gysler for an appropriate treatment program before turning

The Fort Peck Fine Arts Council is in line to receive a $500,000 grant from the State of Montana under the Historic Preservation Grant Program. The Montana Legislature is considering the program which would appropriate over $8.5 million across the State of Montana for historic preservation. The council would use the grant money for the Fort Peck Summer Theatre. The grant money would be used

During a conference call with state media, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., stressed the importance of recruiting more law enforcement and of decreasing the use of fentanyl in Montana. Tester said the Recruit and Retain Act will authorize $3 million to create schools-to-law enforcement programs that allow high schools, universities and tribal colleges to collaborate with law enforcement agencies

The National Weather Service in Glasgow announces that there are increased probabilities for ice jams and area flooding during the next few weeks as temperatures rise. A report released on Friday, March 24, noted that is not an immediate concern, but that can change over the next few weeks into April. The following conditions could be experienced: * As temperatures gradually warm over

Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk licenses, but they shouldn’t wait for the last minute. Get it done now. Hunters who are applying for special licenses and permits need to have a valid email address. Hunters can apply for permits on the FWP website. If hunters want to apply in person, FWP offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hunters and anglers

A program run through Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks compensates landowners in Montana for opening their land for public hunting access. Now, a bill that could double the amount of money they get is just a few steps away from reaching the governor’s desk. In 2020, there were 7.1 million acres of private land open for public hunting in Montana because of the block grant management program. Current

Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and people are headed outdoors should “Be Bear Aware.” Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded and bears are sometimes found in historic ranges beyond western Montana As bears begin foraging for food, people can avoid conflict by removing or securing food attractants such as

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is accepting applications from landowners who are interested in participating in the 2023 Block Management Program. Block Management is a cooperative effort between landowners and FWP to help manage wildlife and public hunting activities on enrolled lands. Through the Block Management program, landowners and FWP enter into voluntary agreements that determine