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Broadus FFA Receives Awards
By Broadus FFA Reporter Alex Edwards This year saw the chapter members work the food booth for Little Levi as well as the fair, organize a food and coat drive, taking the entire 30 member chapter...
4-H News
March 11, 2020 the Hammond Helpers had their fifth meeting. We read last month’s minutes. We talked about community service ideas and talked about fundraising ideas. We sold Kristy Kreme donuts and would like to say thank you! We talked about...
4-H Family Feature - Lauryn
By Lauryn Billing 4-H has always had a part in my life! When I wasn't old enough and my sisters were in it, I couldn't wait until it was my turn to participate. I was an honorary member of the Powder...
4-H Family Feature - Jaxon
4-H member Jaxon Bilbrey said, "I like feeding my Market steer and trying to finish him so I can show in the Champions of Champions in Miles City." He has found that trying to tame a big animal can...
4-H Family Feature - Shaylee
Shaylee Bilbrey echoed that trying to teach her huge steer to lead has been challenging. "I like that my steer is better than my brother Jaxon's. I want to beat him this year!" she said. During...
...Severe Weather Preparedness...
Courtesy Tom Frieders, NOAA Billings With severe thunderstorm season upon us, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Billings, MT is providing the following preparedness information. Please share and be that force multiplier; helping our communities...
30 Years Ago
Thursday, May 24, 1990 Commencement for Class of 1990 held here Sunday The first Powder River County District High School class of the new decade, the Class of 1990, graduated with appropriate and deserved pomp and ceremony during Commencement here S...
Hand Sanitizer and Masks Available for PR County's Most Vulnerable
Courtesy PR Extension Office MSU-Extension-Powder River has teamed up with Hopa Mountain, the Powder River County Health Department, the Senior Center, and the Powder River First Responders to distribute small containers of hand sanitizer and face...
Election Connection
Remember to vote just 1 Ballot in the Primary Election. Due to the change from poll election to mail ballot election there has been some confusion regarding the unvoted ballots. Typically, in a poll election, you would be handed your party ballots,...
A Friendly Reminder From the Town of Broadus
Please dispose of fish offal and animal parts directly at the dump, or leave them where the animals were cleaned. The fish become rancid in the dumpsters really quickly, and make a stinky mess for other residents, as well as your friendly...
Local Candidate Interviews - Rod Schaffer
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Local Candidate Interviews - Ted Amsden
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Local Candidate Interviews - Vanna Byrd
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Local Candidate Interviews - Tricia Robinson
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Little League Baseball Still On Hold, Driver's Ed Will Proceed
Little League Baseball in Broadus is on hold for now, according to Jerry Coulter. He tells us that the decision on whether or not to hold a season will be determined after the 1st of July, and will depend on where the state is with the COVID-19...
Governor Bullock Announces $123 Million Available in Emergency Grants
Grants available May 7 to support homeowners, renters, small businesses, public services By Marissa Perry, Governor’s Office Communication Director MT Governor Steve Bullock last week announced that families, small businesses, non-profits, health s...
Arbor Day Celebration Delayed until May 14
By Margaret Scoles The Broadus Tree Board and Town of Broadus are celebrating a belated Arbor Day this year. A Haralred apple tree will be planted on the north side of the Fire Hall. Arbor Day was set for April 24 with a proclamation signed by Mayor...
30 Years Ago
Thursday, May 17, 1990 21 youngsters graduate from Discovery Room Parents, families, and friends gathered under cloudy skies last Saturday morning at Cottonwood Park for Discovery Room graduation ceremonies. Following the opening welcome by...
Commissioners Proceedings
April 20, 2020 All commissioners present. Consent agenda approved. Teel Mullanix phone called in to meet with commissioners. Gravel pits were discussed. The blade with transmission problems has been hauled to Billings and in need a lot of repairs....
Powder River County Claims
MARCH 2020 CYNDE JO GATLIN 422.72 GLOBALSTAR USA 86.30 MAC'S FRONTIERLAND INC 35095.76 NANCY GASKILL 165.03 POWDER RIVER EXAMINER 1074.25 RANGE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE 2975.91 TOWN OF BROADUS 2081.54 ADDCO OFFICE SYSTEMS 215.13 ADVANCED CHEMICAL...
4-H Family Feature
Kassie Hagedorn (far left) added the goat project this spring. She has found teaching the goats to lead is challenging. She is also taking the sewing project and is making her own apron with the help...
4-H Family Feature 2
Zach Jones has been working hard on getting better at roping for his Working Ranch Horse project. He said, "The wind has been a challenge, but I am enjoying it just the same." He added, "Being...
Record Lows Punctuate a Dry April
If the growth of fields and lawns seems a bit behind this year, there's good reason for the delay - Broadus hit three record lows during the month of April. On April 3rd, the mercury fell to -1, on th...
Broadus Senior Class Handles the Shutdown in Style
The Senior Class of 2020 has had a senior experience unlike any other, with the coronavirus shut down affecting nearly every facet of the final months of their high school careers. The class has...
