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Montana State University Hosts Annual Powwow Celebration

Montana State University Hosts Annual Powwow Celebration

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University's American Indian Council held the first day of its annual powwow celebration Friday evening at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The event kicked off around 6:00 p.m. with grand entrances, and festivities are expected to continue late into the night, wrapping up

Broadwater County announces new interim sheriff following leadership change

Broadwater County announces new interim sheriff following leadership change

BROADWATER COUNTY, Mont. — Broadwater County has a new interim sheriff following a leadership transition at the Sheriff's Office. According to Sheriff Mark. W. Wood, Sheriff Rauser stepped back from his duties as sheriff on March 23. Mark W. Wood has assumed full responsibility for operations of the Sheriff&

Belgrade Public Schools voters to decide on staff salary levies May 5

Belgrade Public Schools voters to decide on staff salary levies May 5

BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade Public Schools voters will decide on two general fund mill levies during the annual school election on May 5. The district announced the upcoming vote on March 27. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters starting April 17 and must be returned by 8 p.m. on

Helena residents warned of parking ticket text message scam

Helena residents warned of parking ticket text message scam

HELENA, Mont. — City officials are sounding the alarm about a text message scam making the rounds in Helena. According to a Facebook post from the City of Helena, scammers have been texting residents claiming they owe money for unpaid parking tickets. The fraudulent messages demand immediate payment and even reference

Early morning fire heavily damages Butte home

Early morning fire heavily damages Butte home

BUTTE, Mont. — The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2700 block of Colusa Street early Thursday morning. Crews were called to the scene at 3:59 a.m. on March 27, 2026, according to a Facebook post from the fire department. Engine 2 arrived

Firefighters begin prescribed burn northeast of Winnett

LEWISTOWN, Mont. — Firefighters from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service started a controlled burn about 15 miles northeast of Winnett in the Musselshell River Breaks, according to a press release. The Bureau of Land Management planned the burn for a 2,386-acre area called Tin Can Hill Unit B.

Browning middle schoolers praised for community cleanup effort

Browning middle schoolers praised for community cleanup effort

BROWNING, Mont. — A group of middle school students in Browning decided to pitch in and clean up the area around their school. The students volunteered to help tidy up around Browning Middle School. The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council noticed their work and gave the students a shout-out on Facebook.