Chronic wasting disease prevalence is increasing in most of northeast Montana, as is the spread of the disease across the landscape. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently tallied results of CWD samples taken during the 2024 big game season. CWD was first detected in northeast Montana in 2018. Annual sampling of hunter- harvested animals, show the prevalence continues to increase, especially

Montana’s minimum wage could be increased to $12.06 an hour if a bill introduced to the House Monday, Feb. 24, passes. Rep. Kelly Kortum, DBozeman, introduced House Bill 484 to the House Business and Labor Committee Monday. Supporters said the state’s current $10.55 rate doesn’t match the cost of living, but opponents disagreed and said the increase could increase inflation. Patrick