Froid/Lake’s girls’ basketball squad couldn’t overcome a poor start and lost to Richey/Lambert, 55-34, at the District 2C tournament on Friday, Feb. 16. The Fusion jumped out to an 11-3 lead in the first quarter and held a 28-12 half-time advantage. Richey/Lambert held a 4227 lead after three quarters of play. Isabelle Nordwick led the Red Hawks with 17 points. Also scoring were

Montana State University Extension’s Pesticide Education Program and participating MSU Extension offices will offer multiple introductory training opportunities for pesticide applicators in February and March. Initial private applicator trainings are seven-hour trainings for individuals to learn more about pesticides while qualifying for a Montana private applicator license. A private applicator

Addressing his property tax task force at the group’s first formal meeting Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte had two big messages: Figure out how to bring some permanent tax relief to Montana homeowners — and don’t do it by recommending a statewide sales tax. “As we and all Montanans know too well, property taxes are too high. That’s why we’re here — Montana homeowners need relief,”