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In two previous columns, I described the unsuccessful effort to build a dam on the Powder River three miles south of Moorhead during the 1940s. My first column outlined the general history of the project as the Reclamation Bureau prepared for the structure's construction. An initial congressional appropriation of $900,000 (in 1947) included the creation of a base camp for engineers and workers. My second column described how the opposition, based primarily in Wyoming, organized themselves and...
By Jim Kolka Over the past week the Broadus AAU Wrestlers have been busy! On January 22nd, 21 young wrestlers ventured to Forsyth for the Forsyth Invitational. Of the 21 wrestlers, 19 won or placed in their brackets. Results were as follows: Carson Williams 1st, Kreed Graff 1st, Quincy Emmons 1st, Jesse Barnhart 1st, Trey Harmon 1st, Sophie Ostendorf 1st, Myla Gatlin 1st, Lincoln Ostendorf 2nd, Tizer Barnhart 2nd, Cort Fleming 3rd, Mesa Graff 3rd, Patrick Handran 4th, Gunnar Pluhar 4th, Sawyer...
A failed transformer at a Northwestern Energy substation resulted in a power outage across much of Southeastern Montana on Monday, including TRECO customers in and around Powder River County supplied by the Colstrip line. The power went out around 8:30 AM, with temperatures in Broadus around -8. Generators at the courthouse were initially not running until repairs were made mid-morning, and a generator at the elementary school in Broadus was waiting on a part to be installed prior to the outage, so the schools had no power, as the high school g...
On Thursday, January 26th, the Powder River County Spelling Bee took place at the High School Auditorium. Groups of four to five eager spellers from each grade 4th through 8th competed in the event, first in a round against their classmates, then with the winner from each class going on to compete in the finals against the winners from the other classes. Judges for the event included Corey Swenson, Lori Fortner, and Lee Randall, while Pam Nisley announced the words to the competitors. Moving on...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for fall semester 2022. There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President's List and the Dean's List. To be eligible for the lists, students must be enrolled in at least 12 college-level credits. This honor roll list was current as of Jan. 17 and includes all registration corrections or grade changes processed to that date. Students with a 4.0 GPA for the semester were named to the President's List. An asterisk follows their names below. The Dean's List includes t...
On January 22, 2023, the Liscomb Mountain 4-H club met for their fourth meeting of the 4-H year, at the Broadus election room. The club discussed their last meeting and the recent steer weigh in. Shyla Madsen and Carter D’Amico reported on participating in the steer weigh in. The club then discussed future fundraising efforts, future grants, and a possible theme for the fair. Finally, possible fair book dedication recipients were talked about. The club’s next meeting is planned for February 5th. Liscomb Mountain 4-H reporter, Jefferson Cah...
Icy road conditions over the weekend forced the postponement of multiple sporting events over the weekend, including basketball games both Friday and Saturday and wrestling on Saturday. On Friday, St. Labre sent students home early due to freezing rain followed by snow, forcing the basketball games against Broadus to be cancelled. On Saturday, the games at Plevna were also postponed due to the black ice on the roads. The Plevna games have been rescheduled to Monday, February 6th. Also on Saturday, the Broadus wrestlers were not able to attend...
Tuesday, January 9, 2023 Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.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. The minutes of the December 30, 2022, and January 3, 2023 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published. KLJ Engineering met with the board via Teams to discuss the bidding and construction progress for the hangar project. The board authorized KLJ to begin a...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary is going to try again for a holiday get together. It will still be patriotic - not Christmas but President Lincoln’s birthday - February 12, 1:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. All post and non post veterans and their families, and Auxiliary members and their families are invited. We ask you to please RSVP to Sue Richards (406)740-2896 or to Cathy Ruland (406)436-2713. Your RSVP is your ticket to the dinner. Please RSVP by February 8th so we can make arrangements for food. We have ordered good weather - of course t...
Pamela Sue Hunderman (Williamson), age 64, of Broadus Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, January 19, 2023. She will be lovingly missed by her parents James and Barbara Williamson, brother Steve Williamson, husband David Hunderman, and children Stephanie (Bob) Anderson and Kristina (Mark Wenzel) Hunderman. Pam spent her childhood in Jenison, Michigan. She enjoyed many years with her family in West Olive Michigan, before ultimately moving to Broadus, Montana. Pam's... Full story
February 2, 1923 Bill Baker Installs First Radio in County Bill Baker of Moorhead enjoys the distinction of being the first person in Powder River County to own a radio receiving set. He purchased the apparatus at Gillette, Wyo., and on return to his home in the Moorhead country installed the radio and had it in operation the same evening and “tuned” to fifteen different stations, including Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Dallas, Tacoma, Kansas City, Omaha, Portland and Winnipeg, Canada. Received by wireless were songs, orchestra music, wea...
Kenai Ferguson and Kanoa Oliver Smith were born January 13, 2023 to Jed and Nikala Smith of Broadus. The identical twins weighed in at 5 lbs 8 oz. and 5 lbs 6 oz. They join 3 year old brother Angus at home. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Sharon Smith of Broadus and maternal grandparents are Wade and Darlena Fair of Fort St. John, British Columbia.... Full story
By Caven Wade UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Gov. Greg Gianforte Touts Tax Relief, Eliminating “Red Tape” in Second State of the State Address HELENA – Gov. Greg Gianforte told the Montana Legislature in his second State of the State speech that he expects lawmakers to address issues like child care, tax relief, and affordable housing. "We laid out an ambitious agenda with our sights set on building a place where more Montanans are realizing the American dream," Gianforte said. "We know our journey is fa...
By Tom Herzog It’s always nice to have a little variety from the pulpit. Well, this Sunday there will be a far more youthful preacher. Luke Herzog, son of Pastor Tom and Carla Herzog will bring the message about Isaac from the books of Genesis and Hebrews. This conversation about Isaac occurred while Luke and his wife Hannah were back for Christmas break from MSU-Bozeman. Luke made several observations that might be missed because we get so familiar with these scripture stories. When asked if he’d consider sharing a message about some of his...
By Raymond Ragsdale On Wednesday the 18th of January, Clint Pedersen presented a training for the volunteer fire department on structure fires. New volunteers that attended were trained on the basics of structure fires. Clint started the training going over the fire triangle (oxygen, heat, & fuel), explaining how fire needs these elements to burn, and how removing any one of these elements can slow the process of fire allowing the fire to be controlled or extinguished. We watched some videos on fire behavior, air flow paths, reading smoke and...
The following Broadus students had a 3.5 or above GPA during the second quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. 7th Grade: Lucas Capp, Brooke Escott, Brock Gali, Emelyn Harper, Whitney Hartman, Bonita Kinzer, Christian Oylear, Danica Schroeder. 8th Grade: Justin Aye, Kassie Hagedorn, Eli Jurica, Marlee Tocholke. 9th Grade: Gracie Gali, Alivia Landa, Maggie Mader, Darren VerWolf. 10th Grade: Rebecca Aye, Talyn Conley, Archer Edwards, Zachary Jones, Shyla Madsen, Riley Mitchell, Zoe Page. 11th Grade: Emma Isaacs, Maria Mader, Ciara McDowell,...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Can you believe it is February already? My goodness January just flew by. I think it was because we were so busy here at the center that when we finally looked at the calendar it was the end of the month. February will be equally busy, I think. We started the cooking class on January 12th. It was a HUGE success, with about 15 people each week. At the end of the 9 week course everyone will receive a new Insta Pot. Each week is a wonderful recipe, week 1 was kale and quinoa salad, week 2 turkey spaghetti...
By Caven Wade UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism In the last 11 years, the city of Havre has had 255 water main breaks. The city’s public works director, Dave Pederson, says 46 of those breaks happened in the last two years alone. “During main breaks, large sections of the city are without water for a long period of time,” Pederson said. Restoring Havre’s water system is at the top of a long list of water, sewer and other infrastructure projects across the state that lawmakers are considering in the 2023 Mo...
