The Montana Department of Transportation recently issued new load postings for the Sheep Creek Bridge on MT 344, 1 mile west of Froid, in Roosevelt County. The postings are part of a multi-year effort to update load ratings and postings on Montana bridges as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration. The FHWA mandate is in response to changes in the trucking industry over the last decade.

Roosevelt County had two active COVID case as of Monday, April 11. There have been 72 COVID-related deaths in the county. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. Area Statistics Daniels County had

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04/g on Monday, April 11,, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 3.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.31/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $3.77/g on Sunday

lowing: Stacy Barta at sbarta@ mt.gov or 406-594-8481; Jeff Mosley at jmosley@montana. edu or 406-994-5601; or Rachel Frost at frost@montana. edu or 406-994-3724. The event is a collaboration between MSU Extension Range Management Program, the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program in the Department

Starting April 4, the Montana Department of Livestock will implement an updated policy for recording, transferring and rerecording of brands. The policy was developed by a committee of state legislators, representatives of industry organizations, members of the Board of Livestock, and MDOL staff in response to the industry’s requests for increased availability of two-character brands. Major

The Montana State Hospital lost its federal funding on Tuesday, April 12, as it has failed to meet basic federal health and safety requirements, according to a letter sent to the hospital’s administrator on Friday. It was unclear Monday how much money the hospital will lose due to the move. However, the loss of funding could be a significant blow for the hospital, which is already $7 million

March did not bring a much-needed shift to active weather patterns that would have benefited our mountain snowpack. March precipitation was well below normal across most of Montana. As a result, most snowpack percentages decreased for the third consecutive month. “Most of the state has been in a prolonged dry period since mid-January and many stations, particularly in southwest Montana, have

The Montana Department of Agriculture’s Student Loan Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Established during the 2019 legislative session, this program provides student loan assistance to Montana’s college-educated youth pursuing careers in farming or ranching. “Any time we can keep a family ranch in family hands, that’s a win for Montana agriculture,” said MDA director

been hospitalized. North Dakota Statistics Williams County, N.D., had two active cases as of Monday, April 11. McKenzie County, N.D., had two active case as of Monday, April 11. Divide County, N.D., had two cases as of Monday, April 11, bringing the cumulative total to 457. There have been four COVID-related deaths. Vaccine Doses As of Monday, April 11, 1,433,885 total doses have