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6 days ago | 
lewistownnews.com | Deb Hill
In order to better estimate the number of sage grouse harvested by hunters each year, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider authorizing a new, free hunting permit at its June meeting. If approved, the permit would be required for all sage grouse hunters. According to Brian Wakeling, Game Management Bureau chief for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the new license would give wildlife managers a better handle on the impacts of hunting on sage grouse populations.
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1 week ago | 
judithbasinpress.net | Deb Hill
President Trump’s spate of tariffs has at least some local wheat growers feeling a bit nervous. With over 80% of Montana’s wheat sold to other countries, Central Montana growers are watching tariffs, reciprocal tariffs and other trade policies closely. At this point it might be too early to predict what impact tariffs might have on wheat sales. Winifred wheat producer Robert Bold said it’s a waiting game. kAm“%2C:77D 2C6 AFE @?
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1 week ago | 
lewistownnews.com | Deb Hill
President Trump’s spate of tariffs has at least some local wheat growers feeling a bit nervous. With over 80% of Montana’s wheat sold to other countries, Central Montana growers are watching tariffs, reciprocal tariffs and other trade policies closely. At this point it might be too early to predict what impact tariffs might have on wheat sales. Winifred wheat producer Robert Bold said it’s a waiting game. kAm“%2C:77D 2C6 AFE @?
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1 week ago | 
milescitystar.com | Deb Hill
President Trump’s spate of tariffs has at least some wheat growers feeling a bit nervous. With over 80% of Montana’s wheat sold to other countries, Central Montana growers are watching tariffs, reciprocal tariffs and other trade policies closely. At this point it might be too early to predict what impact tariffs might have on wheat sales. Winifred wheat producer Robert Bold said it’s a waiting game. kAm“%2C:77D 2C6 AFE @?
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1 week ago | 
milescitystar.com | Deb Hill
Despite declaring property tax relief to be “Job One” for the 2025 legislative session, it took state legislators until the very last day of the session to do it, and required two separate bills to pull it off last week. Combined, the two bills shift who pays property tax by lowering tax rates on many residential properties and long-term rentals while increasing tax rates on short-term rentals, second homes and larger commercial and industrial properties.
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1 week ago | 
rangerreview.com | Deb Hill
Despite declaring property tax relief to be “Job One” for the 2025 legislative session, it took state legislators until the very last day of the session to do it, and required two separate bills to pull it off. Combined, the two bills shift who pays property tax by lowering tax rates on many residential properties and long-term rentals while increasing tax rates on short-term rentals, second homes and larger commercial and industrial properties.
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1 week ago | 
lewistownnews.com | Deb Hill
This summer, Winnett School is getting a brand new boiler installed, along with completing other energy efficiency projects. The project is mostly funded by a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, but will require the school to come up with some matching funds. A levy before the Winnett School District voters would help with the required match. kAmx? a_ab[ E96 D49@@= H2D 2H2C565 E96 #6?6H p>6C:42’D $49@@=D 8C2?E[ 27E6C 7@C>6C D49@@= DFA6C:?E6?56?E {:?5D6J (:=<6CD@?
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1 week ago | 
lewistownnews.com | Deb Hill
Despite declaring property tax relief to be “Job One” for the 2025 legislative session, it took state legislators until the very last day of the session to do it, and required two separate bills to pull it off. Combined, the two bills shift who pays property tax by lowering tax rates on many residential properties and long-term rentals while increasing tax rates on short-term rentals, second homes and larger commercial and industrial properties.
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2 weeks ago | 
milescitystar.com | Deb Hill
As a result of the first Montana measles cases in 35 years, health officials at the two local health districts are fielding questions about vaccinations, albeit mostly from older adults. The newly documented measles cases are in Gallatin County, and were reported to the State Department of Public Health and Human Services on April 17. The five adults and children had been exposed to measles while traveling. All five were either unvaccinated or their vaccination status was unknown.
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2 weeks ago | 
belgrade-news.com | Deb Hill
LEWISTOWN — Despite having plenty of wind, Montana has a ways to go to catch up with the leaders in wind energy production. The No. 1 state for wind energy production is Texas. While Montana ranks near the top — perhaps as high as second — for its potential to produce energy from wind, the Treasure State is in 24th place for energy produced by wind generators. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
