Gianforte appeals BLM decision on bison grazing

The Gianforte administration has appealed the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to grant a 10-year grazing permit to American Prairie, the Bozeman-based organization dedicated to preserving prairie land and restoring bison to Montana’s plains.

State park visitation on the decline

Temperate weather with a few cold spells during the first quarter of 2022 contributed to a slight decrease in the number of overall visitors to state parks in Montana, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported last week.

Firestorm debate erupts over transfer of public lands

Ag secretary decides to delist grey wolves

Hugh Vickery

Voting and an individual's responsibility

The right to vote is well established in our Constitutions. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 1 of the US Constitution states that members of Congress are to be chosen by the people.

Plains gymnast competes at state

Plains second grader, Kimberly Curry recently competed with 16 other qualifying teammates from Flathead Gymnastics Academy in the Montana State Championships held in Bozeman at the end of March. The State Championship Meet is the final meet of the season for all but a few higher level gymnasts who will compete in the Regional Junior Olympic Competition later this month held in Kent, Washington.

Right to know

By Rep. Bruce Meyers, HD 32

Transfer of federal land to state to be explored

THOMPSON FALLS - A public meeting to explore transfer of federal land to the states will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12 at the Rex Theater in Thompson Falls.

Spencer moves to state track meet

Thomas Spencer was the sole individual from the St. Regis track team to represent the Tigers at the divisional track meet this past weekend at the Missoula County Stadium. And he will also be a representative of the Tigers at the state track this weekend.

Learning at state

Going to state was a huge accomplishment in itself. At divisionals, sophomore Jake Thompson was the only individual out of twelve from Alberton that was able to stamp a ticket to state track. At divisionals, Thompson jumped 39-7, a whole two and a half feet farther than he had ever jumped before. However, at state, Thompson ended up jumping a little over 38 feet.

Mental health issues a top priority

Improving the lives of Montanans who are suffering from mental health issues will be a top priority for the legislature this session.  A current shortage of care is impacting our Montana families and communities, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that all Montanans suffering from a mental illness have access to adequate care in the community and, for those who need it, at our state acute care facilities.  When addressing the state’s mental health needs, it is vital that we focus on the entire continuum of care, including community treatment options, improving our state facilities, investing in youth diversion, and, perhaps most importantly, passing the governor’s Healthy Montana Plan.

Physician says more resources needed

MINERAL COUNTY - A study conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness stated in 2010, 39,000 adults live with serious mental illness in the state of Montana and the public mental health system in the state only provides care to about 43 percent of them.

Six Piranhas advance to state meet

FORT BENTON – The Plains Piranhas stormed through this year’s divisional swimming meet, sending multiple swimmers to the state competition next weekend.

Needs to be common sense gun restrictions

Officials in Montana have done little to keep criminals and other dangerous people from easily obtaining guns.

Thompson Falls golf captures all-state honors

The Thompson Falls girls golf team came back from their state experience with some hardware at the Class B state golf tournament Tuesday through Thursday at Marias Valley Golf and Country Club.

Tourism numbers show promise

SANDERS COUNTY – As the days grow longer and the temperature warms, out of state visitors are beginning to make their way to destinations in and around Sanders County.

Champion Again

BILLINGS – Savage Horsemen senior Russell Kujala completed his high school wrestling career last weekend and the Plains wrestler went out in style.

Punching a ticket to state

At the wrestling divisional tournament in Thompson Falls, three Superior Bobcat wrestlers fought their way to a chance to compete for a state title.

Lady Bobcats grab title

A trio of Superior Lady Bobcats went into the state track and field tournament in Laurel over the weekend and ran circles around the competition – capturing the first state title in Superior High School history.

Noteworthy

Clark Fork Mountain Cat tennis player, Alise Rutherford placed second in divisionals and traveled to Missoula for the State meet where her team, along with Granite and Troy scored 4 points.