Poplar native Hunter Azure will have his fourth Ultimate Fighting Championship fight on April 10. Azure will take on undefeated Jack Shore in a bantamweight battle. Azure is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Cole Smith on Sept. 5, 2020. Azure’s career record is 9-1 including 2-1 in UFC bouts. Shore is 13-0 in his MMA career including 2-0 in UFC fights.

The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation and the Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee are offering several scholarships for students pursuing higher education. New this year is an online portal which not only directs the applicant to each appropriate scholarship available, but provides a simple way to submit necessary documentation. The Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee

Froid’s Business Professional of America students recently enjoyed success at a regional competition. Kaylee Olson placed first in fundamental spreadsheet application and first in fundamental desktop publishing. Jason Eylander earned first in advanced spreadsheet application. Jennifer Guzman took second in advanced spreadsheet application, third in administrative skills, third in

Sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a priority of county and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation. As part of ASAP, Feb. 28-March 6 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme

Shakespeare In Montana Wins Book Award The 2020 Montana Book Award winner is Shakespeare in Montana: Big Sky Country’s Love Affair with the World’s Most Famous Writer by Gretchen E. Minton, published by the University of New Mexico Press. This annual award recognizes literary and/or artistic excellence in a book written or illustrated by someone who lives in Montana, is set in Montana,

U,S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., still has hope for the Keystone XL pipeline. “I don’t think that project is done yet,” Tester said during a phone conference call with weekly newspaper reporters on Thursday, Feb. 25. President Joe Biden issued an executive order during January to revoke the pipeline’s cross-border permit. The senator talked directory with Biden about the decision

In anticipation of the new license year, which opens March 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks posted regulations for Dear/Elk/Antelope and Moose/Sheep/Goat online at fwp.mt.gov/hunt. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Please verify your application prior to submission, as changes after submission will not be permitted. Permits will be printed and mailed to hunters