Every May, the eastern Montana town of Miles City goes from a population of 8,000 people to over 20,000, all there to attend the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, a weekend that has become equal parts rodeo, reunion and proving ground for some of the country’s top bucking stock. What began in 1951 as a local horse sale has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in the West, drawing stock

Congratulations to all those who participated in the Class C Montana State Track Meet on behalf of Lustre. Lustre Lions boys finished in second place with 71 points, behind Cascade. For girls, Kencia Brown placed second in javelin with both personal and state records. Johnslee Pierre medaled first in four races, setting a state record in the 400m, the 300m hurdles and placing first in long and triple

There was a feeling of joy in Southside Elementary School’s gym on Wednesday morning as parents and other relatives gathered to witness the preschool graduation celebration. Southside Principal Brandi Burshia said to audience members, “Although there are small sized, they did a large growth of learning.” She explained that the young students learned how to share, be kind, solve problems

Officials from the Fort Peck Tribal Health’s Suicide Prevention program want people to not be afraid to address the problem that is being felt by families throughout the reservation. “We want to get out to all the communities and promote our program,” Stacey Summers, new director of the program, said. “We want to give a positive message. You matter, you’re loved.” Nadine Adams