By PR Extension Office Ever wonder how drones are programmed to fly a certain pattern? Or, how the Next Generation 911 works, how weather forecast maps are produced, or how to use GPS to mark and map a noxious weed infestation? These topics and m...

Vitalant will be hosting a blood drive in Broadus on Thursday, April 25th, from 2-6 pm at the Community Center. To make an appointment, please contact Sue Richards at 406-740-2896, or visit vitalant.org, or call 877-258-4825....

April 15, 1949 Propose Hilltop Drive Since North Fence Out F.W. Trautman, who owns land on three sides of the town of Broadus, this week was busy moving the fence on the north side of town. The fence is being moved so that the hill and water tank...

The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of February, 2024. Allbridge 862.06 NICE $169.26 Powder River E...

Regular Meeting Thursday, March 14, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioner John Olson was present and Lori Fortner was absent. Forest s...

By Dori Phillips Please join us for our second annual Career Fair on May 8th at the High School Auditorium from 1:30-3:00 pm. Employers can sign up for a table space in our auditorium and have one or more representatives answering questions and...

April 11, 1924 Powder River Raises Hell In General Powder River again became the subject of conversation in general the past week for the depredations it was committing along almost its entire course. The high water found it changing its channel in...

Sheriff’s Dept. Jessica Ernst, Cincinnati, OH., speeding in a restricted zone, (75/65), $55. Amber Baron, West Monroe, LA., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $65. Mathew Badheart Bull, Lakefield, MN., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $...

By Jim Kolka The AAU wrestling awards banquet will be April 20th @ 6 pm at the VFW. Supper will be provided, followed by awards and a dessert auction. Buy a dessert for a chance to win a Kimber Micro9 pistol, Heritage .22 revolver, Ruger youth .243,...

Regular Council Meeting April 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm In Attendance: Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris; Public Works Cass Zimmer and Raymond...

Buddy Poppies will be available from Pat Hanlan several times in April, including both days at the Health Fair in Broadus on April 17th and 18th, at the VFW meeting on April 21st, and at the Community Auction at the Fairgrounds on April 27th. Pat...

By Annie Brimmer 1595 Post and Auxiliary will host the Spring District #6 meeting April 21st, 2024 at the VFW Hall. Registration will start at 10:00, the meal will be served at 12:00 noon and meetings will begin at 1:00 pm. All post members and...

By Kerry Gardner Just a quick reminder that Health Fair is scheduled for Wednesday April 17 and Thursday April 18, 2024 at the Community Center and the last day to pre-register is April 11th. We are limited on the number of clients we can draw, so...

MHP Chayse Vasquez, Billings, MT., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $65. Austin Porter, Rock Springs, WY., daytime speeding, (80/70), $20. Ismael Gaona, Grand Junction, CO., daytime speeding, (85/70), $70. Chelsea Fuhlendorf, Libby MT.,...

The extremely dry weather pattern throughout the winter took a bit of a break in March, as Broadus received precipitation in four separate instances throughout the month. Though the moisture average remained below normal, at 0.46” compared to a ...

April 4, 1924 Clamor goes Up for Holmer on High School Faculty When the information was given out this week that the services of Earl C. Holmer as instructor in the faculty of the district high school would be dispensed with for the next school year,...

According to the previous installment, Lanette stayed inside at the Lancings to avoid the freezing temperatures instead of making her usual rounds. During her time indoors, she learned to embroider, spent some time in the mail room, continued to work...

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost NEW WEBPAGE fbcbroadus.com Sunday, April 7th - Pitch in meal following service Sunday, April 14th – Communion as part of Service Sunday, April 21st – Frankie Sch...

One candidate filed for the County Commissioner position as well as the District Clerk of Court position in Powder River County. Lee Randall and Vanna Byrd filed for the positions respectively, and each are the current office holders in those...