U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., chairman of the Senate Western Caucus, hosted a roundtable on Thursday, Aug. 18, to discuss issues facing Montana and the West including the recent flooding in Yellowstone, Montana ag, wildlife management and active forest management. “It was great to have folks in Bozeman today to talk about how we can better support our Montana farmers and ranchers, what

At a press conference with U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, Congressman Matt Rosendale, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and state and local law enforcement on Friday, Aug. 19, Gov. Greg Gianforte urged the Biden administration to secure the southern border amid record fentanyl seizures in Montana. “Fentanyl-related activity is at never-before-seen levels and it’s impacting communities all across

Fort Peck Summer Theatre has announced their 2023 season. Artistic director Andy Meyers will return for his 13th summer and is very excited to announce the diverse show lineup for the 54th season. All five titles will be making their FPST debut. Hank Williams: Lost Highway (May 26–June 11): A spectacular musical biography of the legendary singer-songwriter, one of the great innovators of

The Blister Fire north of Wolf Point claimed 3,552 acres over several days beginning Monday, Aug, 15, when the Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to put out a grass fire likely started by a swather. Roosevelt County Fire Warden Mike Olson told the Northern Plains Independent that high winds on Wednesday, Aug. 17, caused a rekindle of the original fire approximately 20 miles

(Submitted) The 15th annual Turns Around Celebration was held at American Legion Park in Poplar Aug. 19-21. Visitors attended from around the region, with a notable contingent from around North Dakota. Turnout was good, despite the fact that the celebration is typically held on a weekend with many other pow-wows. Kelsey Haeywahe won a special hosted for Buck Turcotte and family. The special