As far as weather in northeastern Montana this winter, the National Weather Service anticipates elevated probabilities for wetter and cooler than normal conditions for December through February. A report from the service notes that there’s a higher likelihood of below normal temps and above normal precipitation for the entire three-month period. There will be fluctuations between warm/dry and

A recount was conducted on Thursday, Oct. 30, regarding the Oct. 25 Fort Peck Tribal General Election. In the recount, Vernice Chopper still won the 12th TEB position with 478 votes. Incumbent Lawrence Hamilton received 463 votes. The original vote count was Chopper 477, Hamilton 460. Imogene Lilley earned an associate judge position with 665 votes. Kimberly Johnson received 663 votes. The

The fall days have become brisk with temperatures ranging in the 30-40s. Northern lights continue to grace the skies at night and they reflect the creative handiwork of the way north, sometimes including the ice ravines. The youth of our community have been kept occupied with school, Awana and the sports activities. Wednesday was Character Day at Awana and students dressed up as a Bible character.

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have introduced the “Relief of Chronic Pain Act,” which will increase access to non-opioid pain management options under Medicaid Part D for those living with chronic pain. “One in five adults in the U.S. live with chronic pain, like arthritis, nerve pain and fibromyalgia. The last thing they should have to worry about is access

The Montana Department of Justice and Billings Police Department are warning citizens of the increased presence of the synthetic opioid carfentanil in Yellowstone County. The Eastern Montana High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force recently seized a large amount of dangerous drugs trafficked into Montana from out of state following a tip from a federal partner. The State Crime Lab

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is convening public meetings along the hi-line over the next month. There will be a meeting in Wolf Point on Thursday, Nov. 13, at Great Northern Development Corp. Voices on the Hi-Line: Community Listening Sessions on Montana’s Rail Future, Trillium Cooperative and the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority invite residents, businesses, and community leaders

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular monthly meeting Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.. Noreen Hohman spoke during the public comment period to compliment the Wolf Point Police Department for helping area residents. She also asked about limiting the sale of alcohol during certain hours. “We can’t limit the sale of alcohol,” Mayor Chris Dschaak told Hohman. “We’ve been down that road.” Hohman

More than 100 students, faculty and chaperones from across Montana gathered in Helena this week for the 2025 Jobs for Montana’s Graduates LEAD Conference, a dynamic, hands-on leadership development event designed to empower young Montanans with the skills, confidence and connections needed to succeed after graduation. This year’s LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Development) Conference