Montana gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.21/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 96.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.99/g today while the most expensive

The Northern Plains Independent office was broken into on Tuesday, July 20, at approximately 2:30 a.m. and numerous items of equipment were stolen. A staff member discovered the theft when arriving for work Tuesday morning. The Wolf Point Police Department responded and took the report. Among the items take were an Apple MacBook Pro laptop, two Dell laptops, two Canon 7D cameras and numerous

The Montana Highway Patrol reports that a fatality crash occurred just outside of Poplar on Saturday, July 24. According to the highway patrol, the crash was reported at 9:32 p.m. when a 28-yearold female was driving on BIA Route 150. A 58-yearold female from Poplar was riding in the same vehicle. The 58-year-old woman was killed in the crash. The driver was treated for injuries. The vehicle,

loading/unloading/stacking zone. Keep stacks straight, if they begin to lean, unstack and start again. Use equipment that is large and powerful enough to handle the bales. When working on top of stacks, remain clear of edges and ensure a safe method to access the top of the stack. Never stand underneath a suspended load. Minimizing risks, reducing costs, and increasing profits

Financial assistance is now available for COVID related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, of last year. Search online for “FEMA Funeral Assistance” or call 844-6846333 weekdays from 7a.m. to 7 p.m. If you or someone you know have lost a loved one from Covid, you may be eligible for reimbursement of your funeral expenses. Call FEMA at 844-684-6333 for more information. Covid has

Patrick Gilchrist of the National Weather Service in Glasgow and Tom Frieders of the National Weather Service in Billings provided information during a drought/ climate outlook for Eastern Montana briefing last week. The briefing noted that Eastern Montana experienced much below average precipitation and above average temperatures during the first six months of 2021. Temperatures between