The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular meeting June 9. The board approved the Fort Peck Manufacturing Board of Directors’ request for funding from the finance committee in the amount of $123,000 via the revolving loan fund needed in order to cover specific past expenses and continued operations until all contracts dry up. The board voted to accept funding in the amount of

Bryon Armour and Ty Thomas, both of Lewistown, won the 26th Annual Milk River Catfish Classic in Glasgow earlier this month. The duo weighed in 31.35 pounds on five channel cats to secure their first ever title. Final results were as follows: Jason Flaten (Elko, Nev.) and Glasgow’s Chad Dawson took second place with 30.48, followed by Bo Boreson (Perrysville, Ind.) and Vance Anderson, of Glasgow,

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to see your best fishing photo and art Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for great photos to feature on the front and back covers of the 2026 fishing regulations booklet. FWP is looking for unique or unusual photos, perhaps a state record fish or a fish never previously seen on the cover. Help

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18/g on Monday, June 16, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 1.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 18.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.488

Hunters can now sign up for the Surplus List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list will be randomized, with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time. Over-the-counter Deer B and Elk B licenses are also available for purchase. These licenses can be purchased online at

Brandi Burshia was hired as the new principal for Southside Elementary School during the Wolf Point School Board meeting held on Wednesday, June 4. Burshia said at the meeting, “I’m really forward to working with everybody. I’m really excited.” Burshia had been a fourth-grade teacher in Poplar. She earned her masters degree in educational administration and leadership from Grand