Beginning Aug. 4, the KGGW WSR-88D radar operated by the National Weather Service in Glasgow will be down for approximately seven days for the replacement of the generator, fuel tanks and accompanying components. This activity is important to support the radar’s operation during periods of commercial power outages, specifically when hazardous weather is present. The generator update is the

Bureau of Land Management director Tracy Stone-Manning has announced that Sonya Germann has been selected as the new BLM Montana/Dakotas state director, starting her position in August. “Sonya brings a strong background in natural resources and we are excited to work alongside her for the betterment of Montana’s farmers and ranchers, public land and natural resource,” said executive

In a controversial move, the Bureau of Land Management approved American Prairie Reserve’s application for grazing leases on 63,000 acres of land in Phillips County July 28. APR’s application has met with opposition from area ranchers since it was filed in 2018. The group’s stated goal is to create “the largest wildlife reserve of its kind in the lower 48 states.” The reserve is intended

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 19.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.42/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 50.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.16/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 14.8 cents in the last week and stands at $5.27 per gallon. According

The newly developed Montana’s Trail to the Stars welcomes night-sky enthusiasts to view some of the darkest skies and brightest stars in the lower 48 starting this summer. Montana’s Trail to the Stars features almost 50 sites ideal for stargazing, moon rises, lunar eclipses and other nightsky viewing activities, covering hundreds of miles across eastern Montana. The trail is being launched

Last week, Representative Matt Rosendale voted against HR 1808, Assault Weapons Ban. Rosendale said, “Today, the Radical Left went one step further in its continuous attempt to abolish every American’s right to keep and bear arms. The Left would have citizens stripped of their right to self-defense while criminals have access to illegal firearms, inciting further violence in our communities.

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments July 18-24. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) July 18 Joshua Flaten, 28, male, Third Avenue South and Helena Street, warrant, tribal court. July 19 Kaghe Burshia, 24, male, 400 block of Blaine Street, theft, tribal court. Fourteen-year-old female, 600 block