The Montana Legislature’s Joint Rules Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 3. voted down a proposed rule change targeted at a Democratic transgender representative from Missoula that sought to designate the use of private restrooms shared by the two chambers based on a lawmakers’ sex chromosomes at birth. The proposed rule change was offered by Rep. Jerry Schillinger, R-Circle, and though the Senate

The Culbertson Parade of Lights is set for Dec. 19. Floats and entries will travel down Broadway Avenue immediately following the elementary Christmas concert. If you are interested in having a float in the parade, contact Elizabeth Standley via Culbertson School at 406-787-6241 or by writing to standleye@culbertson.k12. mt.us.