Montana State University Extension has two new educational folders available for private well and septic system owners. Homeowners not served by public water systems are responsible for maintaining their own well and septic systems, according to Adam Sigler, MSU Extension water quality associate specialist. He noted that a lot of problems with well and septic systems are easily avoidable with

The University of Montana has more than 800 students who are degree candidates for fall semester 2021. The students listed below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded their degrees: Savage: Ryder Rice, master business administration: business administration. Wolf Point: Tiar’e Little Head, bachelor of science in business administration: management and entrepreneurship.

Through the partnership between the Montana Secretary of State’s Office and county election administrators, the decision was made to not implement the new election management system at this time. The decision comes following a scheduled meeting between the Secretary of State Office’s Elections Division, a representative of the county election administrators, and the software vendor. “The

Montana gas prices have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.36/gallon Monday, Dec. 27, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 3.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.13/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.95/g today while the

Extreme cold wind-chill temperatures have settled in to eastern Montana, including Lustre. We have had -8, -13, -20 for temps, but -35 degree windchill (Fahrenheit). This snow made a beautiful white Christmas and is welcome moisture for the fields. Lustre Christian High School boys won both their games (Bainville, Scobey) the week before Christmas. School at Lustre resumes Jan. 4 with Honors

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad took control in the middle two quarters and defeated Sidney, 66-45, on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Ahead by only a 16-14 margin after the first quarter of play and 19-17 early in the second period, the Wolves earned a 26-17 lead on a three-pointer by Corey Martell, a 14-footer by Kraven Silk and a 15-footer by Kerby Bauer. A drive by Silk and a steal