Legislators overrode another veto issued by Gov. Greg Gianforte last week, this time an appropriations bill that includes the mechanism to send marijuana tax money to a habitat improvement program through another vetoed bill that several groups have sued over. Representatives for the Montana Association of Counties, Wild Montana and the Montana Wildlife Federation last week lauded legislators’

Performance by Terri-Anne Strongarm is scheduled for Saturday, July 8, at the Wadopana grounds in Wolf Point. Sponsored by the Wolf Point Community Organization along with Silverwolf Casino, this event is free of charge. Powerful, captivating and unique are just a few words to describe the voice of Terri-Anne Strongarm. Singing since the age of four, alongside her father Lawrence Strongarm,

As part of his continued efforts to advocate for Montana’s family farmers and ranchers, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., this month introduced his bipartisan Livestock Disaster Relief Act with Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) to help ensure that Montana’s ranchers receive the relief funding needed to recover from future disasters. “As a third-generation farmer, I know firsthand how challenging

Elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in on the new draft elk management plan starting last week. The plan will be available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public- comment-opportunities/ draft-elk-plan. The public is invited to comment on the plan; deadline for comments is July 31. “We’re anxious for public input

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course dates have been set for Plentywood, with an in-person classroom course in the evenings of July 17 and 19 from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The class will be held at the Plentywood Trap Club. All hunter education classes are free of charge. In-person, instructor-led hunter education classroom courses are available

Everyone at one point in their lives has been told about the importance of awareness. Being aware of your surroundings or being aware of what you’re doing. The reason I write this article is to reiterate the importance of being aware of your surroundings. This year, as of July 1, we have already had 20-line tear downs/broken poles due to farm equipment. We all know equipment isn’t getting