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News from the Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Service BOZEMAN — “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a bleak start to the seasonal snowpack in Montana and northern Wyoming river basins,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Water Supply Specialist. Water year 2024 began with a mid-October snowstorm that brought about two to five inches of precipitation to part of northern Wyoming and southern Montana. Totals from that storm were less across the rest of Montana, particularly in the northwest where river basins such as the Kootenai, Lower Clark Fork, Flathead, and Saint Mary...
News from the Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Service BOZEMAN — “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a bleak start to the seasonal snowpack in Montana and northern Wyoming river basins,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Res...
A group of Montana law students and young activists launched an organization last week to help facilitate freedom-of-information requests and to educate both the public and policymakers on the state Constitution’s right to know. The founders of the Montana Transparency Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply through Feb. 14. However, a few changes are coming this year that applicants should be aware of. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent trout fishing, the Smith Riv...
RONAN — Tinsley Jean Small-Tushka was born on Dec. 20, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 8 pounds, 3ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Kristin Small and Jeremy Tushka of Ronan. Paternal grandmother is Velma Tushka of Billings. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Betty Sm...
News from the Montana Historical Society HELENA — Two newspaper digitization projects will improve and expand access to historical Montana newspapers, which is one of the most used collections at the Montana Historical Society (MTHS). This latest project through the National Digital Newsp...
ST. IGNATIUS — We hope that 2024 will be a gentle year to all. We appreciate all that support the St. Ignatius Senior Center. We invite anyone to come and enjoy one of our meals or call for a takeout meal. Call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Mealtimes ar...
POLSON — The banks, courthouse, USPS, county offices, etc. will be closed for the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15. We will be open. See below for the menu. Because of print deadlines, I am writing this ahead of the Jan. 7 National Championship (FCS) footba...
HELENA/ZOOM —The State-Tribal Relations Committee (STRC) will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, in room 137 of the Montana Capitol and via Zoom. The meeting agenda is posted on the website: leg.mt.gov and go to meeting information. Additional materials will be posted as they become available.
Marriages Thomas Gene Hansen and Christine Ingold Jeremy Scott Uhide and April Marie Wood Allan Joseph Somers and Benjamin T. Peterson Rebecca Ann Milasevich and Robert Samuel Stolz David Charles and Mandy Sue Ann Moran Jessica Ann Foust and Jordon Lamar Jones Evan James Williams and A...
