In an outcome that surprised even the sponsor, senators voted unanimously Wednesday, Feb. 26, to support a bill that takes $56 million paid by tourists and returns it to property taxpayers. Sen. Carl Glimm, R-Kila, sponsored Senate Bill 90 and said he believes the unanimous support indicates the strong appetite this session for property tax relief, although he said he wasn’t expecting to

A bill establishing Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana passed out of the Senate on Wednesday – marking the most significant progress the legislation has made in years. Brought by Sen. Shane Morigeau, D-Missoula, Senate Bill 224 establishes Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana and notably does not eliminate Columbus Day. Instead, the bill allows Montanans to celebrate either or both holidays

County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-ofmind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 3-7 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its

The Culbertson School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present were Ian Walker, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Chris Petersen and Lisa Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen, Dave Solem and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized. Reports were presented. Science Fair held Feb. 6 was a great success. Solem reported on the MHSA meeting in Billings held Jan.

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers was busy testifying on bills which could impact the area during committee hearings in Helena on Feb. 10-14. “It’s good to go down and meet with our representatives,” Oelkers said. He noted that he spent time discussing issues with Rep. Valerie Moore, R-Plentywood, Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, and Sen. Gregg Hunter, R-Glasgow. Oelkers testified

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre original adaptation of Hercules March 10 at the Old Armory in Culbertson from 1-3 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 12:45 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are the mighty

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 66 calls from Feb. 17-24. Feb. 18 Deputies received a report that an individual took some items from a residence in Froid. It was determined that it was a civil matter. Deputy/coroner responded to an attended death at the hospital in Poplar. Deputies responded to Poplar tribal housing for a report from an adult female that her nephew

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Maria Archdale-Hernandez, 33, Wolf Point, warrant. Jesus Avitia, 32, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth. Noah Bigback, 27, Billings, hold for other agency. Shanley Leonard Bighorn, 40, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Christian Bramley, 25, Billings, hold for other