Montana State University Extension recently published six new MontGuides on a variety of topics to provide unbiased information for Montana citizens. As part of their outreach efforts, MSU Extension specialists and agents write MontGuides with information gathered during their research and outreach work throughout the year. The fact sheets are designed for all Montanans, including agricultural

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 21.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.64/g on Monday, June 6, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 44.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.69/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 11.5 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.62 per gallon.

With summer quickly approaching, the Roosevelt County DUI Task Force is reminding drivers to drive safely. Many crashes occur in Montana between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more than at any other point in time during the year. According to 2020 data from Montana Department of Transportation, 36 percent of crashes statewide and 50 percent of crashes in Roosevelt County occurred during this

The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Committee announced that for the eighth consecutive year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger Side by Side UTV to the winner of the competition. The Discussion Meet will be held on Nov. 15 during the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Missoula. The Discussion Meet contest

The Agriculture Development Council will meet on Thursday, June 9, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Montana Department of Agriculture (302 N. Roberts) in Helena to review Montana Student Loan Assistance Program applications and Growth Through Agriculture Program priorities for the year ahead. For more information or to request information to join the meeting virtually, contact Dani Jones at 406-444-2402

A Healthy Kids Expo is planned is set to take place in Sidney Friday, June 17. The event will take place at the Richland County Fair Event Center. Admission is free. According to the Sidney Herald, “The expo is an exciting opportunity to reach the youth of Richland County and promote health in all aspects. The expo provides a fun, engaging experience as kids learn how to reach and maintain

Minnesota-based Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), a family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, has announce the addition of Hi-Line Service & Hydraulics to its family of independently- owned Auto Value parts stores. According to a press release, the new parts store will formally be known as Hi-Line Sales LLC, doing business as Auto Value – Culbertson, and will

Roosevelt County inmate Richard Rutledge’s lawsuit against Roosevelt County detention officers has been dismissed. Rutledge and defendants Troy Blount and Debra Collins have stipulated that the action be dismissed with prejudice as to all claims and causes of action. On April 6, 2022, Rutledge’s motion for discovery was denied as being moot. Rutledge also filed a motion requesting

The Bainville Town Council will consider an agenda item to appoint a new town clerk at the June 13 regular meeting, replacing Nikki Rogers. Rogers has been clerk for Bainville since 2014 and said she is unaware of any reason the change. Mayor Toby Romo confirmed the item at press time June 7. He did not give a reason for the move. At the May 23 council meeting, an amended budget was passed