The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted last week to scrap quota ranges in trophy-hunting districts, a decision that drew criticism from hunters concerned about politics steering the allocation of tags. The commission’s unanimous decision came during the latter half of an eighthour meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14, where the commission adopted regulations to guide Montana Fish, Wildlife

The City of Wolf Point and the Fort Peck Community College will both benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program designed to help improve infrastructure, housing and educational opportunities. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Montana state director Kathleen Williams recently announced more than $8.2 million in grant awards to nine underserved and tribal communities

We have had a lot of questions about Medicare Advantage Plans. Advantage plans are often advertised on TV. What generally is catching senior’s attention is Advantage plans saying they have zero premium or saying they cover dental, vision and hearing. If it sounds too good to be true, often it is! A Medicare Advantage plan is another way to get your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage.

The Roosevelt County Library board met In Culbertson on Dec. 9. Attending were Joyce Harvey, library chairperson, and Vernie Madison, vice chairperson, as well as trustees Helen Welte and Gretchen Wagner, library director Janet Livingston and Suzanne Reymer, Montana State Library consultant. The State Library has been helping local libraries who do not have broadband wiring with upgrades, but

Livestock producers across the country will be welcoming new piglets, lambs, kids and foals in the winter and spring months. Montana State University Extension in Cascade County will host a free webinar series this and next month on how to assist livestock giving birth. The “You’ve Got to be Kidding?!” webinar series will address neonatal care; handling difficult births, called dystocia;

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced he will launch a task force to address rising property taxes and how to restrain their growth to help Montana homeowners. “Property taxes are too high. Over this year and next, our $1,350 property tax rebate will provide the average Montana homeowner with relief that more than offsets their property tax increase,” Gianforte said. “While these