Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.07/g on Monday, Feb. 24,, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 15.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.648

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its full board meeting Feb. 24 in Poplar. The board approved an amended resolution to take the business plan for the meat processing plant and authorize the Economic Development Office to apply for and administer USDA Rural Business Development Grant funding. Board member Jestin Dupree was appointed to represent the Fort Peck Tribes for the tribal

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