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When local rancher Ray Williams heard about the fires in the Texas panhandle, which burned over 1.2 million acres in late February and early March, Williams was reminded of the help he received in 2017 following the Lodgepole Complex west of Jordan,...

By PR Extension Office Landowners interested in a Rangeland Grasshopper Suppression through USDA/APHIS are encouraged to complete the paperwork necessary to send shapefiles of prospective treatment areas. A request form to the Farm Service Agency (...

By Kelda Page It is that time again for local community organizations that are making efforts to carry out existing projects or implementing new projects and activities, to submit a PRCEF grant application. Applications can be picked up at the...

Three trustee positions will be elected on the Broadus School Board for three year terms, in a mail ballot to be sent out in April. Two of the positions will be for District 79-J, while a third position is open in the South Stacey District. Anyone...

Submitted by PR County Treasurer Hattie Arithson The Montana Supreme Court determined that the Department of Revenue has the authority to direct counties to levy above the current mill levy calculation limitation each year if reserved mills are deter...

A 2,323 acre wildfire took off Sunday near Otter, MT, just south of Custer National Forest near the juncture of Powder River, Rosebud, and Big Horn Counties. The Otter Road fire was contained by Monday, and the cause of the fire was suspected to be...

Thursday, February 15, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. Commissioners reviewed and a...

The Montana Department of Revenue warns all Montanans to be aware of numerous scams and frauds related to their tax information and refunds. The most recent scam involves the advertising of a 1-800 number for the Department of Revenue that mimics the...

ABBOTT RAPID DX NORTH AMERICA LLC $1,752.00 ALDERMAN OIL CO. $9,521.58 ALLBRIDGE $873.89 CAPITAL ONE $664.95 NICE $168.48 POWDER RIVER EXAMINER $727.75 RANGE $517.42 RANGE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE $3,208.84 TEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INC $421.21 TOWN OF...

Sheriff’s Department Samuel Wallace, Peoria, IL., operating a motor vehicle which has not been properly registered, $85. Daniel Major, Winthrop, MN., speeding in a restricted zone, (45/30). $65. Patricia Martin, Sturgis, SD., speeding in a r...

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press www.montanafreepress.org A plaintiff described the ruling as a victory for Montanans confronted by rampant sprawl and the exploitation of water. A Broadwater County judge ruled this week in favor of a small coalit...

Public Hearing March 5, 2024 @ 5:45 pm In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin; Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Public Works Cassidy Zimmer; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; and Clerk/Treasurer Josie...

March 14, 1924 Motion Picture Theater to Open Here March 22nd. The Star theater will be formally opened to the public here on the night of Saturday March 22nd. The “movies” to be shown on the screen that evening are a five reeler, “Peck’s Bad Boy...

By NRCS Montana BOZEMAN, Mont., March 6, 2024 –Following a slow start to winter, recent precipitation has been welcomed across Montana. “February kicked off with a region wide winter storm that brought one to two inches of precipitation to the reg...

By PR Extension Office Steps for Charity steppers support vital charities, stepping out for each other and for charities in need. The Fence Walkers sponsored by Lazy J Bar O Fencing and members John and Jenny Olson, Margaret Scoles and Cil Earley c...

By Marla Prell | FWP Region 7 Communications/Education Program Manager MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a public meeting to gather input for the 2025-2026 fishing regulations, followed by an informational discussion on area fishe...