Hunters will have new regulations for taking elk in the 2022-23 seasons, but the changes won’t be as dramatic as earlier proposed with an amended and unanimously approved update Friday, Feb. 4, by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission. Earlier, the proposed regulations had elicited outrage by many hunters, and Friday, many members of the public on all sides of the aisle said the process had

Froid/Lake and Plentywood lead the District 2C boys’ basketball league standings with 7-0 records heading into the last week of the regular season. The two squads will square off in Medicine Lake on Friday, Feb. 11. Fairview is third with a 5-1 record while Bainville is fourth at 4-3. Richey/Lambert has a 4-4 record for fifth place. Rounding out the league standings are Savage at

Every year, Reach Higher Montana holds a competition to allow students to use their creative side to win scholarship dollars. The competition asks students to design a sticker that helps pass along the message to fellow students to find their path after high school. The top two designers will each receive a $1,500 scholarship. The third and fourth place designers will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.

On the last day of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a partnership between Town Pump, the LifeGuard Group and the State of Montana to raise awareness and put an end to human trafficking in Montana. “Earlier this month, we brought together state and local law enforcement and nonprofit leaders to discuss strategies to end human trafficking in Montana.

Roosevelt County has 122 active cases as of Monday, Feb. 7. There have been 70 COVID-related deaths in the county. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled