News

Governor opposes Army Corps’ plans to release Ft. Peck water

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ Gov. Greg Gianforte is objecting to a U.S. government proposal to alter water releases from a huge reservoir in northeastern Montana to help an ancient and endangered fish species _ the dinosaur-like pallid sturgeon.

Business Brief

Culver Insurance Agency/VOYA Financial Advisors and First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. have been named Employers of Choice by the Glendive Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC). Company employees were recently presented with their award plaque.

Dawson among 13 drought disaster designated counties

The United States Department of Agriculture has designated 13 Montana counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas due to drought conditions.

As farmers market season draws near, get to know what’s available

Article Image Alt Text

Have you considered selling your harvest or homemade jams at a farmers’ market? Do you know what it takes to become a farmers market group with other farmers like you? Would you like to join a farmers market group?

Legislative audit raises questions about PSC

A routine financial-compliance audit of the Public Service Commission released this month flagged issues regarding commissioners’ compliance with state travel policy and raised concerns about the integrity and competence of certain PSC commissioners and staff.

Judge halts concealed carry law taking effect on campus

HELENA — A district court judge on Friday temporarily enjoined the enforcement date of House Bill 102, the bill that would expand permissions for concealed carry firearms on campus starting June 1. The order by Judge Mike McMahon in Lewis and Clark County came in response to a suit filed by the Montana University System Board of Regents, which voted unanimously last week to challenge the new law in court.

Invasive species inspectors have intercepted 21 boats this year

Montana’s aquatic invasive species program is preparing for a busy season.

Know your rights regarding remains

According to Montana State University Extension, Montanans have the right to make decisions about what happens to their remains after death, decisions that have legal priority over any of their survivors’ wishes.

Other Class A schools lost far fewer graduates

While some area Class A schools didn’t see the same drop in graduation numbers as DCHS, they weren’t immune to the challenges of keeping students engaged during the pandemic.

DCHS graduation rates took a hit in a year full of pandemic challenges

The Dawson County High School Class of 2021 started with 70 students enrolled on the official fall count day in early October but only 51 of those students earned their diplomas last month.

more archives...