Voters to decide on recreational marijuana initiative

In Montana, medical marijuana was legalized in 2004 through a ballot initiative. This time around, voters will decide if marijuana should be legalized for recreational use among adults 21 and older.

Legals November 10, 2017

NOTICE OF UTILITY RATE HEARING TROY, MONTANA Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 69-7-111 M.C.A. that the City Council of the City of Troy, Montana, has ordered a hearing before the Troy City Council to be held at the City Council Chambers, 301 E. Kootenai Avenue, Troy, Montana 59935, on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017, at the hour of 7:00 pm. The purpose of said hearing shall be to consider an increase in the current sewer rates of the Troy municipal utility system. The increase in the customer's average bill will be 5%. Further information may be obtained by contacting City Hall at 406-295-4151 or 301 E. Kootenai Avenue. Tracy Rebo, City Clerk/Treasurer Published In The Western News October 27, November 3, 10, 2017 MNAXLP

Election 2010: GOP hopes to pick up seats in Legislature

Doorbells and phones are ringing across Montana as candidates battle for the 125 seats up for grabs in the next Legislature.

County jobless rate hits 14.8 percent

Montana’s unemployment rate continued to drop in December, falling 0.1 percentage points to 5.7 percent, but it was little consolation to the jobless in Lincoln County who are still looking for work.

Vaccine suggested for horses to protect against West Nile

Montana’s animal health officials are encouraging equine owners to consult with their veterinarians about vaccination for West Nile virus after a spike in the number of cases last year.

Montana Veterans Affairs to open $12M primary care clinic

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana VA Health Care System has announced plans to open a $12 million primary care clinic at a medical center in Helena where veterans will remain in a single appointment room and each provider will come to them in a "one stop shop" approach.

Stage II Fire Restrictions issued

Stage II fire restrictions will go into effect in Northwest Montana Monday, July 30.The Kootenai Forest officials' report nine additional fires on the forest. Initial attack crews and other resources have been dispatched to the fires and more resources are being ordered. All fires are reported to be small at this time.

Walter Charles Morkert

Walter Charles Morkert

Lincoln Co. 4-H tour state capitol

The teens spoke to State Rep. Neil Duram about skills they have gained through 4-H, such as...

Legals for January, 16 2024

Dorothy I (Greenfield) Souther

Dorothy I (Greenfield) Souther

State wants to begin rule-making process on grizzly management

The bill was passed 73-27 in the third reading in the Montana House of Representatives on April 13.

Boyd Eugene “Gene” Adkison

Boyd Eugene “Gene” Adkison

Lincoln County bagging fair share of wolves

Ninety-six wolves have been taken, with eight harvested by trapping, during Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping season.  

State receives $10 million preschool grant

Montana was awarded a $10 million federal grant Wednesday to help develop preschool programs for 4-year-olds from low- and moderate-income families.

State, school launch probes into mailers

HELENA — Montana and Stanford University officials launched separate investigations Thursday into official-looking mailers that arrived at Montana homes this week rating how liberal or conservative the four nonpartisan candidates for state Supreme Court are.

Please don't remove wilderness study areas

To the editor: We’ve recently become aware of Sen. Steve Daines’ intention to introduce legislation removing protection from Montana’s wilderness study areas. We cannot state strongly enough how much we oppose this withdrawal of protection.

Government briefs

Water quality

I-186 is outside effort to stop future mining

Montana used to be known as the Treasure State. But in recent years, there has been a noticeable shift. Out-of-state environmental groups have been pushing to get rid of mining in our state and advance their extremist agenda. From filing frivolous lawsuits to putting in place onerous regulations, these well-funded environmental activist groups will use any tactic they can to prevent Montanans from developing our natural resources.

Rowena Marie Arnold

Rowena Marie Arnold