Montana counties, governor spar over property tax that funds schools
Months of finger-pointing between state-level Republicans and local government leaders over who to blame for rising property taxes escalated last week as the lobbying organization... — Updated 9/20/2023
Erosion Repair West Of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to repair erosion that has occurred on the Blackfoot Riverbank next to Montana Highway 200 (MT... — Updated 9/19/2023
DPHHS: Stay Steady on Your Feet
National Falls Prevention Week takes place September 18-22, and serves as an ideal opportunity for Montanans to consider what factors increase their risk of falling and what actions they can take to mitigate those risks.... — Updated 9/19/2023
Lewis and Clark County Releases Five-Year Report to the Community
Helena, MT – Lewis and Clark County's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council releases their Five-Year Report to the Community; a summary of work led by the CJCC and implemented... — Updated 9/11/2023
West Nile Virus on the Rise in Montana
State and local health officials are reporting increased West Nile virus (WNV) activity in several counties across the state this week, including the first three human cases for... — Updated 8/22/2023
Photos: Northern Rockies Blacksmith Association Hammer-In
Members of the Northern Rockies Blacksmith Association came to Jason Valler's shop in Lincoln for their fall conference from Sept. 15-17. The conference was an oppeortuntiy for... — Updated 9/19/2023 Full story
Time for an update on Rusty Relics and the BVD
So, what's going on at Rusty Relics and the BVD? Well, it's past time to explain. To begin with - if it's not already clear – both our store and the BVD office is temporarily... — Updated 8/29/2023
Hunter shoots and injures grizzly bear near Fairfield
GREAT FALLS – A hunter shot and wounded a grizzly bear on Tuesday near Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area near Fairfield. The surprise encounter happened on the morning of... — Updated 9/19/2023
FWP seeking high school student for Future Fisheries citizen review panel
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a current high school student to fill a two-year term on the Future Fisheries citizen review panel. FWP's Future Fisheries... — Updated 9/11/2023
Wild Montana Releases Fall Wilderness Walks Schedule
Helena – This year, Wild Montana will offer a fall Wilderness Walks season for the first time as part of the organization's effort to provide year-round educational... — Updated 9/11/2023
Lincoln's 36th Annual Clothing Giveaway 2023: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who donated clothes and to everyone who shopped for clothes. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who quickly unboxed and distributed donations to the... — Updated 8/22/2023
Op-ed: The Biden Administration Has It Wrong. School Hunter Safety Programs Are Part of Our Montana Way of Life.
It's no secret that I don't look like most of my colleagues in Washington DC. They don't run a farm when they're back home, you won't find them swapping out duck foot shovels or... — Updated 9/19/2023
Op-Ed: Deadline approaching for property tax rebate
October 1st is the deadline to claim your $675 property tax rebate for this year. Tens of thousands of Montana property owners have already claimed theirs. If you're a Montana... — Updated 9/19/2023
Op-ed: Protecting Montanans from government surveillance
We scored a big win for Montanans' privacy and against invasive surveillance technology during this year's legislative session. My Senate Bill 397 severely restricts government's... — Updated 9/11/2023
Op-Ed: Funding Gives Montana a Plan to Reduce Vehicle-Wildlife Collisions
Anyone driving Montana's highways knows the risk of colliding with deer and other wildlife. Hardly a mile goes by without the gruesome reminders of hit animals, broken bumpers, or... — Updated 8/22/2023
Op-Ed: It's time to claim your property tax rebate
The state legislature passed $384 million in property tax rebates, the first half of which is currently available to Montanans. The window to claim your rebate-up to $675 on your... — Updated 8/22/2023
Lincoln Schools accepting bids for SNOW REMOVAL
Lincoln Schools is accepting bids for SNOW REMOVAL services for the 2023-2024 school year. Contractor must provide proof of liability insurance. Some but not all specifications are... — Updated 9/20/2023
