Broadus has a new all-time high record high temperature, recorded last Tuesday, June 15th. The new high of 110 was recorded at the official weather station at the courthouse, beating the previous all time high of 108, which was attained on three...

The Town of Broadus is set to receive $59,006 in the first round of ARPA funds, which are part of the American Rescue Plan, passed in March of this year. Per the US Department of the Treasury website, the ARPA funds are designed to: - Support urgent...

Shane Copps has been hired as the County’s Ambulance Director, a new position which will take over command and control of the ambulance now that Dick Jesse, owner of Jesse Ambulance Service is retiring. Control of the ambulance service is now transfe...

By Raymond Ragsdale Because of the weather and dry conditions of Powder River County and surrounding areas, the Broadus Volunteer Fire Department is encouraging residents to be careful!! On Monday, June 28th, the Powder River Commissioners will sign...

The filing deadline for city elections was this Monday. Chad Gatlin filed for Mayor, a position currently held by Lyman Amsden. A single candidate filed for each of the city council positions; Raevyn Slovek for the Ward 1 position, and Lori...

By Pat Ridenour June 26th is the date for the Wayward Quilters mobile quilting unit to return to Broadus again. With the Historical Museum open, it was decided to set up at the CORNER STORE parking lot in the future. They will be open from 10 AM to...

By PR Extension Office In a year where forage is short in supply and vitally important, nitrate levels have tested very high in samples of spring grains, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Many producers are trying to make hay...

By Dr. Julie Williams, MATL Montanans with disabilities often face barriers to accessing the assistive technology that will help them live their best lives. From screen readers to wheelchair-accessible vehicles, these technologies are expensive and...

June 24, 1921 Rain interfered with Cross Ranch Roundup The rain last Saturday interfered with the attendance at the Cross Ranch at Biddle, but not to disappoint the visitors that were there, a horse race and one riding exhibition were two...

GETTYSBURG, PA (06/18/ 2021) -- In early June, the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society, selected Gettysburg College history major Jaeger Held '22, of Broadus, MT, as one of its 2021 Key into Public Service...

By PR Extension Office Montana and the surrounding region are currently observing large numbers of “miller” moths congregating near buildings at night where they are attracted to sources of light according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph...

Annual subscription cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. We will also mail an invoice as a reminder. Feel free to drop payments in the payment...

June 7, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall and Donna Giacometto present. John Olson was absent. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda approved. Sean Hill, Medical Admini...

By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary met at the VFW Hall for their June monthly meeting June 9, 2021. Plans for the Sept. 18, 2021 Dist. 6 meeting to be held in Broadus were revisited. Final plans will be made and decided upon at a later date. The...

By Jeff Noble The 2021 Bowhunter Education Class for first-time Montana youth and adult bowhunters will be offered in Broadus on the following dates: SATURDAY, July 24, 2021: from 12:00 to 7:00 pm; and SUNDAY, July 25, 2021: from 12:00 to 7:00 pm. At...