The Froid Town Council held its regular meeting April 14. The full council was in attendance. Public works director Alan Engelke reported that he had several water shut off requests for houses that will be empty. He shut off the circulation pump at the water tower and said there is still some remaining pothole patch available. Engelke also said some of the town valves have been cleaned out

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/g on Monday, April 28, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 3.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 40.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $2.95/g on

A bill that would give the governor authority to enter into agreements with tribal governments relating to the regulation of marijuana is awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 952 passed the House by a 57-40 vote on April 8, and passed the Senate by a 32-18 margin on April 18. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, reads, “The governor may enter into agreements

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Peck Project announces summer plans given seasonal staffing and resource limitations. Due to broader workforce and resource challenges across federal agencies this season, staff services will be reduced at recreation areas surrounding Fort Peck Reservoir this summer. Visitors may see impacts to staff response time, litter pick up, maintenance, repairs and

Delivering on Montanans’ priorities and his promise, Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday, April 28, signed the largest tax cut in state history, providing Montanans at every income level with a tax cut. “As leaders elected to serve Montanans who sent us to Helena, we all want the same thing: to open the doors of greater opportunity so more Montanans can thrive, prosper, and achieve the American

Seventy-nine performances. Sixty-five rural communities. Fifty-three years on the road. In a way, it feels like coming home, said Kevin Asselin, executive artistic director of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. MSIP, a part of Montana State University’s College of Arts and Architecture, will perform William Shakespeare’s plays “Henry V” and “As You Like It” for its annual summer