Governor Greg Gianforte has again called on the Bureau of Land Management to provide Montanans with sufficient opportunity for in-person, public comment on the BLM’s Environmental Assessment of the American Prairie Reserve’s bison grazing proposal. Last week, the BLM conducted an online-only public hearing on its proposal. Only 25 individuals provided public comment in the hearing, of which

By Bill Vander Weele The question of who is responsible for repairing cattle guards was debated during a meeting of the Roosevelt County commissioners on Tuesday, July 20. County resident David Panasuk said he was very disappointed with the efforts of commissioners Gary Macdonald and Gordon Oelkers after he told them that a county vehicle damaged wings of a cattle guard. He said the result

Montana gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $3.21/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 96.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.99/g today while the most expensive

Storms will come and go but getting scammed by vendors and unprofessional contractors in a time of need can make the effects of a storm seem to last forever. In the rush to get your home repairs completed so you can enjoy the rest of the summer, be sure to take the time to educate yourself and avoid contractor scams. Schedule a time with your local agent to review your current coverage to ensure

Montana Gov, Greg Gianforte has announced a new process for Montana employers to notify the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) if an unemployment insurance (UI) claimant fails to appear for a scheduled interview. “We’ve recently heard from employers across the state with a common complaint: candidates for open positions submit applications and schedule interviews, only to