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Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1 percent in July, while the national rate rose to 4.3 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. “Our pro-jobs, pro-family, pro-business policies are helping keep Montanans working while the national unemployment rate rises...” Gov. Gianforte said. “Many businesses across Montana are providing good-paying jobs across our state. We’ll continue to cut red tape, lower taxes, an...
On Aug. 15, Governor Greg Gianforte joined members of his Property Tax Task Force for a meeting at the State Capitol. At the meeting, the governor received their recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden of property taxes on Montanans, and he encouraged Montana homeowners to secure their property tax rebates today, the first day to claim rebates. Members of the diverse, bipartisan Property Tax Task Force, which the governor launched in January, produced their proposals and provided the governor with their report....
Come to the Fort Peck Interpretive Center Saturday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m., to learn more about Montana native snakes from our guest speaker Jodi Kemp. She is a long-time snake enthusiast who looks forward to teaching people about our amazing native species and how we can help conserve them. Ms. Kemp will be available throughout the afternoon to answer questions about the native species she will display. Call the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, 157 Yellowstone Road, for more information...
The 2024 Ryder Cup is in the books and GLASGOW SUNNYSIDE MEN came out victorious over Malta 30-18. Ryder Cup is a 27-hole event that features 9 holes, 2 person best ball / 9 holes 2 person alternate shot and 9 holes individual match play. This win brings the all-time series record to Malta-16 to Glasgow-10. We'd like to thank Malta for making the trip over, it was a fun day had by all. For detailed match results, visit https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/pywe3e....
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night, Aug. 24, in Valley County. At approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from Valley and McCone County Sheriff’s Offices were responding to a disturbance call occurring at Roundhouse Point Campground. While en route, a McCone County deputy, working under contract with Valley County, encountered an adult female and male (the involved parties) arguing outside their vehicle near mile marker 3 on Montana Highway 1...
Five educators from across Montana are now "history missionaries" as part of the Teacher Leaders in Montana History Program. The teachers include Chris Dantic, of Terry; Vicky Nytes, of Superior; Mary Zuchowski, of Frazer; Heath Nordquist, of Missoula; and Kim Konen, of Dillon. They're in addition to 11 existing history Teacher Leaders in Montana, one of which is Laurie Enebo, of Glasgow Schools, who help write lesson plans, mentor teachers in best practices in history education, and share...
Brittany Archambeault and Jaclyn Stapp star in this booty-scootin,' feel-good musical about laundry, friendship and country music, featuring the songs of Reba McEntire, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and many others! Lana Mae Hopkins, proprietress of the Wishy Washy Washeteria hires Katie to help out, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds, gossip, and cheatin' hearts. Watch these two country angels join forces to turn their good...
Come join Mary and Steve Stebleton, as well as family and friends, on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Sam and Jeff’s, 307 Klein Ave., in Glasgow, for a fundraiser benefiting Steve’s medical recovery. Steve underwent a lifesaving double lung transplant in October 2023 at Stanford Medical Center, marking a critical milestone in his journey. While the surgery was successful, it also led to kidney damage, necessitating a future transplant. The ongoing need to stay near the hospital in California has been financially cha...
The Valley Community Food Bank, located at 1020 1st Ave. No., will be open Tuesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. If this is your first time applying for assistance from the food bank, please bring photo identification and proof of your physical residence. For more information or if you need assistance contact, Jeff, 406-263-6676, Mary, 406-794-8498 or Kathy, 406-263-0605....
The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee reports that they’ve been out with producers and have returned with harvest numbers. Yields are being reported as anywhere from 40 to 85 bushels per acre, with some anomalies getting up to 120 bushels per acre. That said, while the yields have been high, protein counts have been averaging lower than normal, between half a point to a full point lower than Montana’s typical 11.8 average. These protein deficiencies can mean some losses on sale when bringing crop into town, some facing as much as 45-cent dis...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Aug. 8, show 240 cattle sold. Cows and bulls steady with last test of July 25. Utility and commercial cows brought in $130 to $143; canner and cutter cows $110 to $130 and bulls $155 to $171.50....
July runoff in the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was 2.8 million acre-feet, 85 percent of average with below-average runoff in the upper three reaches and above-average runoff in the lower three reaches. The annual runoff forecast above Sioux City, Iowa is 23.9 MAF, 93 percent of average. “July brought warmer and drier weather to the Missouri River Basin,” said John Remus, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division. “While every state experienced storms that produced small pockets...
Twenty teams competed for almost $10,000 in cash and prizes Aug. 10, during the Colbrese Cup Memorial Red Ball Golf Scramble, on Aug. 10. Raffles included a Robyn’s Nest gift basket, won by Dawn Daubner,a Yeti Cooler won by Joel Smith, Albertsond gift cards and Cape Air Airline Tickets won by Sandy Maczka. First Place Net ($1,900) won by team 20- Laken Kloker, Jack Solberg, Gerit Johnson, and Alec Schriver. Second Place Net ($1,100) won by team 3- Melanie & Zach Burner, Jenn & Storm Jackson. Third Place Net ($900) won by team #6- Arleen & R...
The Larry Baumgartner Memorial Award is a prestigious award that goes to the swimmer who embodies the family aspect of swimming. Abigail Kulczyk is the chosen 2024 recipient. Abbey helped make team dinners for every Saturday, made the decorations for all of her teammates for the Parade of Athletes, led by example through helping with the youngest swimmers who were scared in their first races of the season by getting into the pool and racing with them, and always cheered on her teammates at the...
New statistics from the Montana Department of Transportation show that ridership on Cape Air Airlines has increased this year compared to 2023. The number of passengers using Cape Air in Glasgow has increased 4.3 percent compared to last year. In 2024 through the month of June, there were 2,603 passengers compared to 2,496 last year. The busiest month so far this year has been March when 490 passengers used Cape Air in Glasgow. Other Essential Air Service Communities and their Cape Air ridership through June of 2024 are: Wolf Point: 2,976;...
Superintendent Arntzen has released the list of Montana school districts that will participate in the free and reduced-price school meals or free milk programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Districts are reimbursed for free and reduced-price school meals through the US Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program policy guidelines. Some area schools listed include Glasgow, Nashua, Hinsdale, Frazer and Saco. “These precious federal tax dollars provide nutritious meals to our children during the school day,” said Super...
The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not eligible for t...
The Montana Farmers Union will have a Farmer’s Share Day at the Northeast Montana Fair on Friday, Aug. 9. Stop by the Montana Farmers Union booth at the fair between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to learn about the Farmer’s Share prices, Montana Farmers Union, and get a discount ticket for a cheeseburger at the Valley County 4-H Food Booth only on Aug. 9 - you pay the Farmer’s Share price: 75 cents! “The Farmer’s Share shines the light on what our family farmers and ranchers are facing and underscores the need for Fairness for Farmers. These Farmer’s...
Federal funding has been secured for the Milk River Project in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies bill. The bill, which will advance to the full Senate as part of the FY25 appropriations package, includes federal funding for repairs to the St. Mary Canal after a major siphon burst earlier this summer. This funding is non-reimbursable, and will come at no cost to local communities. “[Bureau of Reclamation] has used emergency spending to get dirt moving and to get this project going because our system i...
Welcome the 2024 - 2025 members of the MHSA Student Advisory Council! The SAC is comprised of members from all school classifications and geographical areas in Montana. HUGE accomplishment for Khye Gamas! The incoming junior is the starting Quarterback for the Scottie Football team, a State Champion wrestler, and excels on the Track, all while currently maintaining a 4.0 GPA....
Continuing his 56 County Tour in Valley County, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited a worksite to recognize a Glasgow business for their participation in the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Registered Apprenticeship Program. "Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, Montanans gain in-demand skills while we help our employers meet their workforce needs," Gov. Gianforte said. "I am grateful to business partners like Dale for supporting good-paying jobs in rural Montana and...
Superintendent Arntzen released historic accreditation statuses for Montana schools during the July Board of Public Education (BPE) meeting. The 2023-2024 accreditation status includes 833 Montana public, state funded, and private accredited schools. To be an accredited school in Montana means that the state officially recognizes that school as a place where a student can reasonably be expected to get a quality education. Some schools have a status of “advice,” which means the school exhibits serious and/or numerous deviations from the sta...
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If you would like to apply for benefits with the VA please come and see the Veteran Service Officer at the appointed time and bring a copy of your discharge/separation (DD214) papers with...
Glasgow Congregate Meals will resume at the Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, with meal service Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We extend a Big Thank You to the Cottonwood Inn for serving meals onsite during the month of July. We also welcome Joyce Morehouse, our new Council on Aging Coordinator, to our Valley County team....
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has released its 2024 Montana Drought Outlook Report. According to the report, much of Montana is facing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions resulting from low snowpack and below-average precipitation during spring and early summer. Depending upon accumulated precipitation and temperatures over the next four to six weeks, the net deficits in June could result in the onset of widespread drought by late July. According to the report, 40 percent of the state is classified...
