The Montana State University Extension Weatherization Training Center will host a series of online presentations for homeowners beginning Wednesday, April 22. The Healthy Homes “office hours” are scheduled to be 45 minutes long, run for the next three weeks and will begin at noon on April 22, April 29 and May 6. Each week, home weatherization specialists will present on a topic that homeowners

Postponements of high school spring sports, music and other activities are now extended until Friday, April 24, with season cancellations of all activities if students do not return to classes in the schools by Monday, May 4. The Helena-headquartered Montana High School Association executive board voting during a conference call meeting Thursday, April 9, to extend the postponements of all activities

The fate of the American Legion and Babe Ruth baseball 2020 seasons remained unknown Monday, April 13. The American Legion announced Tuesday, April 7, that it is canceling all eight regional tournaments and the American Legion World Series, which is held in North Carolina. American Legion Baseball scholarships were also canceled for this year. Health and safety concerns were cited related

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed all campgrounds at Fort Peck Reservoir that they manage. The closure includes the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, powerhouse tours, group shelters, playgrounds, fishing docks and authorized swimming beaches. Day activities such as boat launch sites, picnic sites, trails and viewing sites will remain open; however, restroom availability will be restricted

A decision could come this week on whether or not there will be late, shortened high school spring sports seasons. Spring seasons have been in limbo since mid-March when the Montana High School Association postponed the start of spring prep athletics until further notice due to concerns after the first four positive results of testing in Montana for COVID-19. MHSA also halted all state basketball

Poplar Youth Baseball and Softball has canceled the 2020 summer youth seasons due to safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Poplar coaches Lane Dehner and Coy Weeks both said the season is canceled. This summer season would have been the 33rd consecutive season for Poplar. “We have made the decision to cancel our Poplar baseball and softball program for the 2020 season,”

Montanans are lucky to have so many opportunities to get outdoors and recreate, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks encourages recreation outside, we also encourage careful planning and prudence. The safety of the public and FWP staff is of utmost concern. As a reminder, social distancing guidelines should be followed at all FWP sites. Keep your

As spring weather gets here, many people are itching to get outside. For many folks, that may include looking for nongame animals to hunt, fishing, hiking, shed hunting or bird watching. However, just like at any other time of year, people are asked to follow the law, respect the land, and be safe. Where Can You Go? Private Land: Just like a hunter or angler needs permission to hunt or fish

Lady Wolves’ senior standout Mya Fourstar was added to the Class B girls’ All-State selections Tuesday, March 17, three days after the list was first announced. The addition of a District 2B girl was voted on by the Class B Association and was due to the cancellation of the state tournaments before any championship games could be played. “It was voted upon to have another addition,”