The tragic drowning of a Great Falls man who was swimming in Belt Creek near the Sluice Boxes area on Wednesday is a good reminder for swimmers, boaters, floaters and anglers to use caution in and near the water. Water levels are higher and swifter in rivers throughout Montana due to spring runoff, and recreationists should be aware of extra risks that come with high flows. These conditions can

Due to continued challenges caused by COVID-19, Fort Peck Summer Theatre has made one more round of necessary and exciting changes to the 2020 schedule. The previously announced Working has been replaced. The Big Zany Family Friendly Variety Hour, inspired by Laugh In and The Ed Sullivan Show, features iconic music, dance sequences, comedy sketches, historic tributes and lots more surprises

Trusts have gained more attention during the coronavirus pandemic as a tool to handle financial affairs, according to Montana State University Extension educators. But trusts might not be the right choice for everyone, and individuals should learn the pros and cons of the different types available, said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, and Wendy Wedum, Pondera County

On Friday, May 29, a moving truck transporting an oversized load stopped for approximately 10 minutes at the Fifth Avenue roundabout in Poplar causing traffic to be delayed, according to Shane Mintz, Montana Department of Transportation District Administrator. “I want to assure folks that the delay on U.S. 2 with this truck was not caused by a flaw in the design of the roundabout,” Mintz said.

enus Froid June 15: Tuna or egg salad croissants, vegetables and dessert. June 17: Barbecue ribs, vegetable and dessert. June 22: Chicken with rice, vegetable and dessert. Bainville June 11: Scalloped potato and ham casserole, vegetables and dessert. June 16: Chicken spectacular hotdish, vegetable and dessert. June 18: Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and dessert. Culbertson

By James Walling Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson is hosting a Frontier Days drive/ride through rodeo parade Friday, June 12, beginning at 3 p.m. According to June 5 social media post, the organization is encouraging attendees to drive through the parking lot and wave to the residents. Horses and wagons are welcome. Parade participants may line up at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds

New COVID-19 cases reported in Montana over the past week totaled 44. The count now stands at 523, up 44 from Tuesday, May 26 while North Dakota’s case count increased by 189 to 2,646 in the past week. At presstime Tuesday, May 26, there were 523 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana. Of those cases, 462 are listed as recovered and active cases are at 44. There have been 67 total hospitalizations,