Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Colton Grant, Broadus, MT, failure to give notice of accident by quickest means - apparent damage over $1000 (1st off.), pled guilty, fined $235, restitution $2390.85. Rodrigo Lunardi, Boca Raton, FL, stop sign violation, $85. Alfredo Contferas, Monte Alto, TX, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Benjamin Goldy, Rapid City, SD, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Marc Rauch, Lusk, WY, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Dean Stahl, Bismarck, ND, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55....
By Nicole Service Community News Service UM School of Journalism Editor’s Note: As the November election nears, we’ll be bringing you coverage of the statewide issues through the Community News Service, and reporters from the University of Montana School of Journalism. Many Americans express concern about how the political system is or is not working, but Montana voters will get a chance to change up the way elections are run in a way supporters hope will benefit more moderate candidates. The changes are included in two separate...
Broadus, MT - Last month, the Little Peeps program of Mountain Health Gives, based in Helena, provided 91 kids with a free eye exam at Broadus School. Sixteen of those kids were in need of a pair of glasses and will receive the glasses free of charge (several kids received two pairs). Little Peeps delivered the glasses to Broadus School on Monday morning, October 7. Little Peeps was chosen as the first program of Mountain Health Gives in part because of a large-scale, randomized study by Johns...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting October 1, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris, Mayor Chad Gatlin, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Cody Morris, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek and guest Courtney Long via phone. Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council began the meeting with the consent agenda items of reviewing the previous meeting minutes from 08-27-2024 and 09-03-2024, and claims forms from period 8/24 and...
Broadus experienced five separate daily record highs September. The records fell during the last week of September, with new record temps of 96, 98, 95, 98, and 97 recorded on September 25th, 26th, 27th, 29th, and 30th. Those record highs, when combined with above average temperatures throughout the month, set the average daily high for the month at 88.7 degrees, or nearly 10 degrees above the average of 79.0. The 98 degree high was also achieved on September 2nd. Broadus also experienced dry conditions in September, adding to the fire danger...
October 10, 1924 Wm. Winters Arrested For Wife Desertion William Winters, a long-time resident of Otter Creek, where he had owned a ranch and engaged in the stock business until foreclosed by Ed Yager, was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Warren on complaint of Mrs. Winters, upon charge of wife desertion. Winters was arraigned in justice court here Monday before C.B. Lewis and entered his plea of not guilty. He was remanded to the custody of the sheriff in default of $250 bonds but on Tuesday changed his mind and decided to plead guilty. He was... Full story
Monday, September 9, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Gravel hauling and the Buffalo Creek Fire were discussed. Billy Stuver joined the meeting. Commissioners updated Mullanix on the budgets and authorized to proceed with purchasing budgeted items. The board then reviewed and...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, October 13th - Communion as part of Service Saturday, October 19th - Men’s Breakfast – Hunting Season Kick-off Sunday, October 20th - Missions Moment as a part of Service Sunday, October 27th - Faith Story Sunday Wednesdays - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - High School Youth Group, Dinner included Oct 9 Salmon Fishing Oct 16 – Retirement at 18 - Various activities each week Women’s Bible Study available in Biddle Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - “Belief that Behaves...
Broadus and Forsyth faced off on Friday evening under the lights for the Broadus Homecoming game, with a rowdy crowd from each town present to cheer on their teams. In the first quarter, the Hawks struck early when a missed snap by Forsyth created a safety, and the Hawks putting up a quick two points and receiving the ball back on offense. Throughout the first half the teams battled back and forth. Forsyth slowly crept ahead, while Broadus pushed the ball forward on offense but had trouble...
Broadus took care of business in short order during the Homecoming volleyball match against Ekalaka, last Thursday. Broadus won handily in three sets, 25-10, 25-12, and 25-6, as Maddie Zimmer led the team with 12 kills for the Lady Hawks. Broadus then traveled to the Bridger Tournament on Saturday, leaving Broadus after half-time of the football game Friday due to Homecoming activities at the half. The team then spent the night in Billings, continuing on bright and early. After early...
Despite steady high winds in the 30 mph range during the race, 4 out of 5 Broadus XC runners had personal records for the season. Coach Ashley Emmons told us that she emphasized "drafting" to the team to take advantage of the wind. Drafting, often seen in car or bicycle racing, is an aerodynamic technique used by a racer following another, cutting air resistance and drag. In practice, the lead runner takes up the brunt of the wind, with the trailing racer running in the lead's slipstream,...
By JOE KUSEK PRCA NILE Prorodeo Excuse Jake Lockwood if he has a bit more bounce in his cowboy boots. The Volborg cowboy is returning to First Interstate Arena to defend his PRCA NILE Prorodeo bull riding title. "You walk in with a little more confidence, your chest bowed out," said the Lockwood with a chuckle. The annual PRCA NILE Prorodeo is Oct. 11-12 in Billings. The performances are 7 p.m. each night. The NILE rodeo is the first high-paying rodeo of the 2025 season. "It's nice, getting to...
Daniel Nathan Ries, age 60 of Black Hawk, SD passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2024. Dan was born September 7, 1964 at Glasgow Air Force Base, MT to David Ries and Betty (Jones) Ries. Dan grew up with four brothers and two sisters in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. He graduated high school at the age of 17, then struck out on his own adventure with $50 and a suitcase. He hitchhiked around the middle of the country, spending time with siblings and picking up odd jobs where he met a...
To the people of Broadus, I went to Broadus in August on my way out west for a family reunion. I was looking for a motel in Broadus, and a man working in his yard gave me directions. Then while I was still looking, a lady had me follow her to the motel. When I arrived, the fellow from the yard drove up to make sure I had made it where I needed to go. I am very grateful to these two people. I want to say thank you and God bless you and your families, and also thank you for the hospitality I received from the community. W Brown, Flandreau,...
By Broadus FFA Chapter Reporter Liv Landa On September 30, 2024, twenty-three members of the Broadus FFA chapter headed to Baker to compete at the fall districts. Competitions at this event were Livestock Judging, Horse Judging, and Range. Most of our new freshman members competed in their first competitions at this event, and many of them performed very well. Members competing in the Range competition this year were Justin Aye, Darren VerWolf, Archer Edwards, AJ Schoenbeck, Kade VerWolf, Raiden Aurand, and Shelby Anderson. Our Broadus team...
