The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is pleased to announce the submission of a Corridor ID Program proposal to the Federal Railroad Administration. According to the FRA, “The Corridor ID Program is intended to become the primary means for directing Federal financial support and technical assistance toward the development of proposals for new or improved intercity passenger rail services throughout

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) are introducing bipartisan legislation to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take a more comprehensive look at the factors that best prevent veteran suicide. The Senators’ Not Just a Number Act would require VA to examine veterans’ benefits usage in their annual suicide

In 2022, 17 agricultural producers across Montana received more than $2.3 million in direct funds through USDA Rural Development’s Value-Added Producer Grant program which helps these businesses generate new products, create, and expand marketing opportunities, and increase overall producer income with the goal of growing local economies in rural areas. Montana’s Value-Added Producer Grant

Michael Russell, 50, Sheridan, hold for other agency. James Sangrey, 39, Great Falls, hold for other agency. Donald Shyface, 64, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Jaren Stennerson, 38, hold for other agency. Ian Stewart, 24, hold for other agency. Feather Stillsmoking, 32, Cut Bank, hold for other agency. Amanda St. Marks, 29, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.

Sen. Jeremy Trebas figures he might see his face on a campaign postcard sooner or later with an attack: “‘Jeremy Trebas wanted to raise your property taxes in an unlimited manner.’” But Trebas, a Great Falls Republican, has a rationale for pitching Senate Bill 548, and Democrats and other Republicans joined him in sponsoring it. SB 548, heard on Friday, March 31, and passed out of committee

County residents interested in serving the cities they live in should consider now running for a city or town council position. Filing starts April 20 and closes on June 19 for municipal elections in Roosevelt County. If a primary election is needed, it will take place Sept. 12. The date for the general election is Nov. 7. Candidates can file at the county clerk and recorder’s office. Wolf

The Wolf Point School board has voted to interview both applicants for the school district superintendent positions. During a meeting on Tuesday, March 21, trustees agreed to interview Anthony Morrison and Betsy Dobias. The interview process, including meeting with the public, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 4. Morrison served as the superintendent in Wyndmere, N.D., from July,

Wolf Point will have two contested races when school board elections are held in May. Current trustee Roxanne Gourneau and former school board chair Linda L. Hansen have filed in the district 2 race. Candidates for the District 5 election will include long-time trustee Lanette Clark and Trenton Wemmer. Trustee Keith Higgins is running unopposed in District 1. No one filed for the