ouse Roosevelt, Valley and Mc-Cone counties are all under stage 1 fire restrictions. In response to dry, warm weather that has increased the danger of human-caused wildfires, area officials made the determination that stage 1 fire restrictions are needed. The restrictions are in effect until further notice. From Aug. 24-31, the WPVFD has responded to 19 fire calls. Most of these are believed

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday, Aug. 31, that it will extend free school meals to all children through the end of this year. “It’s for everyone, all kids regardless of economic abilities,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said. “All the kids everywhere — those who are attending school in person, those who are attending virtually.” “This is a

After a summer of tournament fishing on Fort Peck, the anglers taking the top honors in the Montana Walleyes Unlimited Fort Peck Championship Series for 2020 have been announced. Taking Angler of the Year was Brett Normandy of Havre with 196.53 points. Taking a close second and third were Jason Eggebrecht of Fort Peck, 196.11; and Ross Lien of Glendive, 196.11. Eggebrecht and Lien teamed

It seems like the question has been asked numerous times this summer: “Will the current Montana state record Chinook salmon be broken?” While Chinook salmon fishing hasn't been fast and furious on Fort Peck Reservoir, a few anglers who grounded it out have been rewarded with some very large specimens. It seems like most salmon caught this summer have weighed in the mid-toupper 20-pound

It’s never too early to plan ahead for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Apprentice Hunter Program. FWP encourages early mail-in certification for eligible Apprentice Hunters in order to avoid crowds and frustration prior to season openers and the youth hunt. COVID-19 safety protocols are in place at FWP offices and lobby occupancy is very limited, therefore wait times outside may be long.

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation launched an online exhibit to provide the community of Poplar more information about the benefits of roundabouts and to educate residents about safely driving them. “We launched this website because we realize that roundabouts are new to many Montanans who live in rural parts of our state,” said Shane Mintz, MDT district administrator.