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News from Sloane Stinson on behalf of Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Crews will install the final pavement markings in the turn lanes on US Highway 93. Traffic control will be in place. The turn lane will be closed for a short period where this work is occurring. Installation of streetlights along US 93 will also continue. Single-lane closures may be required where electrical crews are working. Fence installation and miscellaneous site cleanup will occur throughout the project area. The speed limit remains at 35 mph in the construction zone. Please follow all posted signage and watch for workers and equipment. Sidewalk work on the north side of Round But...
News from the Montana Department of Administration HELENA — On Friday, June 21, the Department of Administration (DOA) announced its intent to award the medical Third-Party Administrator (TPA) contract for the state’s health plan to the incumbent provider, BlueCross BlueShield of Montana (BC...
News from the Route of the Hiawatha at Lookout Pass HIAWATHA TRAIL — Summer weather arrived right on cue this year. The sun is shining and the temps are warming up. That makes it time to ride the Hiawatha. Nice weather is expect right thru the weekend. The Hiawatha Trail is open 7-days a wee...
From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Two Montana PBS productions received regional Emmy Awards for excellence in media production and a former Montana PBS producer was recognized for public service, mentoring, leadership, and professional accolades during a June 1 event celebrating the 2024 Northwest...
News from MT Dept. of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that eight Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $317,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Deve...
News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2024. The cooperative agreements, using remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, are jointly administered by USDA&...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2025 licenses. Licenses available for auction include b...
ST. IGNATIUS — Is it difficult for you or a loved one to trim toenails? Call “Nurse on the Go” at 406-253-5114 and schedule your 30-minute foot appointment. The cost is $25 a treatment to have your nails trimmed, callouses and corns buffed smooth. The nurse is licensed and insured. If yo...
POLSON — The great American Experience is still in the works, ever since 1776. We’re still working toward a more perfect Union, dedicated to the proposition that all men and women are created equal. Fire season is here. Be careful with those fireworks. Your neighbors are depending on you. O...
