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By Adam Johnson Powder River County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations Powder River Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the commencement of a new Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class, slated to begin on January 16th, 2024. This initiative, hosted at the EMS Administration office within the courthouse, marks a significant expansion in the educational offerings of the organization. Scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the course spans approximately six weeks. It encompasses an enriching blend of...
By: Kayleigh Nisley, Reporter Twenty-three high school BPA students traveled to Baker on Monday, December 4th for the regional competition with their advisors Libby Nisley and Kendra Hartman. There were a total of 127 High School BPA members from area schools including Baker, Colstrip, Forsyth, Plevna, Custer, and Hardin. St. Labre and Lodge Grass did not attend. For the Broadus seniors, Landen Capp placed 2nd in Payroll Accounting and 2nd in Basic Office. Matt Hansen placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speech. Eli Heacock placed 1st in Advanced...
The Broadus Town Council met with Bobbie Shular of Montana Rural Water Systems, Inc. (MRWS) last week to discuss a rate analysis that she completed on the Broadus water system. MRWS is a Great Falls based association providing training, regulatory updates, rate structuring, and technical assistance to Montana entities with drinking water and waste water systems. The Town of Broadus is a member of MRWS, and as a result the rate analysis was a no cost benefit of membership. The analysis combines the expenses, assets, and any loans associated...
By PR Extension Office The 2024 grasshopper prediction map is sobering, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Much of the county is in the 8-15 grasshoppers per square yard; with a few areas in the "red zone", 15 grasshoppers or more. The prediction map is developed by USDA-APHIS and is based on the number of adult grasshoppers present in late summer. There is a Grasshopper Management Workshop planned for December 19th beginning at 3 pm in the Custer County Event Center, in M...
Monday, November 20, 2023 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 present. Commissioners reviewed and approved consent agenda. Raymond Ragsdale stopped in to update the board of a new pickup that will be coming from DNRC for the fire department. The fire department then can purchase the DNRC satellite pickup located at Lester Aye’s residence. The EDA Bridge Replacement project monthly meeting began with Gre...
The Broadus basketball teams made the 4 hour drive to Scobey over the weekend to play Lustre/Christian and Scobey. Activities Director Mike Richards has been researching the history of Broadus basketball, and indicated that this is the first time Broadus has played Lustre Christian, and the first time Broadus has played basketball in Scobey since the 1981-82 season. These games were scheduled to place Broadus teams up against tough teams early in the season in a "you've gotta play the best to...
The Broadus School Board held their monthly meeting Monday evening. One major item on the agenda was the layout of an upcoming Comprehensive Needs Assessment, which is required by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. A survey featuring a variety of questions regarding the school will be given to groups including teachers, students, and parents/ community members. The survey is likely to be conducted after the first of the New Year, and will be available through the school website for parents and community members to access. Other agenda...
Larry Eugene Jones, peacefully passed away in his beloved Butte Creek Valley, the place he called home, on December 3, 2023. On October 30 Larry suffered a severe aortic dissection and was airlifted to Rapid City where he underwent an extensive repair surgery. He never fully regained consciousness. His family brought him home after thirty days to begin his journey to his eternal home. Surrounded by family and friends Larry departed for his real home. Larry was born in Olympia, Washington while...
The Broadus Wrestling team traveled to the Hi-Line last week for the 28th annual Scottie Invitational, featuring 30 teams from Montana, many of which are teams Broadus wrestlers may see down the road at Divisionals. Broadus had five of 12 boys attend the meet, and all five girls made the journey. Raiden Aurand, at 138 lbs, was 1-2 at the Scottie Invite, and also won a match at the 2nd chance tourney. Schoonover said that Raiden is a tough kid who enjoys the battle, and is always looking to push...
BOZEMAN, Mont. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Montana State Director Kathleen Willims announced today an investment of nearly $2 million in nine Montana small businesses and agricultural producers to help expand markets and create economic opportunities in rural areas across the state. “Small businesses are the life blood of Montana’s economy, and these investments will help our rural entrepreneurs and agricultural producers create opportunities to help grow prosperity in their communities,” said Williams. “These...
December 21, 1923 Claims County Championship as consumer of “Hot Dogs” “Hot dogs” hit me right where it feels good,” said A.P. Ellian Wednesday evening after partaking of his supper at the Powder River hotel. He broached the subject because frankfurters were the principal substance of the meal and had partially appeased his fondness for them by putting away nine of their lengths. “I have never had enough of them at one time,” he said “and nine only seemed to whet my crave for more, but I knew that other boarders were to come and wouldn’t satisf...
