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The weather in Southeastern Montana during February and March wasn't the worst – we've certainly seen colder and snowier late winters. One way to describe the late winter this year was relentless; it just wouldn't let up, lingering long into spring, and long past its welcome. February and March both were punctuated by below average temperatures and storms that seemed to blow through the area on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The storms didn't drop a lot of snow in the low country, and Broadus o...
The high school track season kicked off last Saturday in Miles City, with Broadus taking on 13 other teams at the Miles City B/C Invite. We spoke to Head Track Coach Jerry Coulter on Monday, who provided us with results from the meet, as well as information on his team. 25 athletes are out for the team this year - a significant increase over last season’s 12 athletes. The girls team saw the majority of increase – from 4 to 13 this season, while the boys team increased from 8 to 12. The increase in numbers means Broadus is able to have par...
By Kim Blain Wednesday, April 22nd, was a big day for the 38 Broadus junior high music students who attended Junior High Music Festival at Colstrip High School along with Colstrip, Forsyth and St. Labre junior high students. In addition to performances by the whole band and choir, students participated in solos, duets and ensembles throughout the day. The students performed very well and were able to get a taste of what a music festival is all about. It provides great opportunities for them to...
April 6, 1923 More Northwestern Rumors From the Miles City American That the Northwestern will build from Belle Fourche, S.D., to Broadus and possibly to Miles City is the opinion of E.M. Wilson, editor of the Alzada Fairplay, who is in the city on business. Mr. Wilson states that there is considerable talk of the railroad in his part of the country and it is possible it will go up the valley to Alzada, although some believe the line will come only within five miles of the town. Mr. Wilson states that if the line is constructed it will undoubte...
By Heather Desatoff An auction for the Fruit family to help them rebuild their lives after losing their home to a devastating fire. All proceeds will go to the family. The auction will take place on our Facebook group (Fruit Family Benefit Auction). We are asking for donations from anyone who would like to help support this local family. To participate in the auction, visit our Facebook group, Fruit Family Online Benefit Auction and follow us for updates. Then, bid on your favorite items and watch the auction to ensure you don't miss out....
By Jessica Malone It may seem like we’ve been in winter hibernation with our newsletters, but we’re back with springtime news from the Powder River Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber board voted to continue our current meeting structure in 2023, so in January, for the first of our quarterly Positive Partnership meetings, our board toured the new facilities at Auggie’s Meat Processing Plant. Reaching out to learn about new businesses in our community is part of our goal to support and promote local business and entrepreneurs. Are you a new busin...
After 11 days of ice jams threatening residents along Powder River in March, the ice jams went out sometime late on March 31/Early on April 1, including the jam south of Broadus, the jam just north of the bridge near Broadus, and a third jam downstream of Broadus near Earley's. The ice jam near Broadus last week is pictured above, in an aerial photo courtesy of Ryan DeVore. Note the proximity to the sewer lagoons, and the old river channel into which the river backed up to try and circumvent...
The High School Golf team has 19 athletes on the team, with 11 boys and 8 girls, 11 of which are returning to the team. We spoke with Head Golf Coach Chad Gatlin on Tuesday about how their season is going thus far, as the weather has precluded any competitions. “We’ve been able to practice on the course, dodging snow drifts,” he said. “We’ve also been doing some golfing in the simulator [at the Birdie Garage], which has helped.” With the ongoing weather issues this spring, early season competitions have been cancelled or postponed across the...
The following Broadus JH and HS students made the Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2022-23 school year, earning GPAs of 3.5 or above. 7th Grade Lucas Capp Brooke Escott Brock Gali Emelyn Harper Whitney Hartman Christian Oylear Danica Schroeder Jordyn Schroeder Megan Tocholke 8th Grade Justin Aye Logan Capp Kassie Hagedorn Eli Jurica Marlee Tocholke 9th Grade Gracie Gali Alivia Landa Maggie Mader Darren VerWolf 10th Grade Talyn Conley Archer Edwards Zach Jones Shyla Madsen Riley Mitchell Jayce Schroeder 11th Grade Emma Isaacs Mia Mader Coo...
The Steps for Charity walking challenge ended March 31st with 20 teams and 80 participants logging over 33, 326,443 million steps or 750 miles in the two-month period. The Biddle Calving Crew logged the most steps with 3,417,699, raising $330 for the Biddle Community Heritage Center. Mary, Owen, Jackie and Evan Rumph make up this family walking team, averaging 379,744 steps each week or 57,927 each day. They are such competitive walkers they have placed in one of the top three places each year since the challenge began six years ago. The race...
By Kerry Gardner This is just a quick reminder that the Health Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Community Center and the last day to pre-register is April 13th. There are only a few slots left on both days so call ASAP to reserve your time. Please drink plenty of water the day before and that morning while you take your morning pills. We ask that you fast, no food after midnight to insure an accurate testing of your blood. We offer a variety of blood tests, the Chemistry Panel, Lipid Panel, CBC,...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Cruz Lara Larios, Kennewick, WA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Christina White, Pekin, IL, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Donald Southerland Jr, Foreman, AR, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. David Topov, Cheney, WA, stop sign violation, dismissed by State. MHP Lisa Thiel-Sloan, Renton, WA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Gregory Raisanen, Belle Fourche, SD, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Cody Jenner- Kunkle, Watford, City, ND, daytime speeding (84/70) $70. C...
Kelly Joe Compton, age 55, left us way too soon and took from us a husband, father, son, brother and friend. Kelly started life in Belle Creek, Montana, with his parents Russ and Gloria Compton, as well as his older sister Kim and younger sister Kacey. At the age of 13, Kelly and his family moved to Broadus, where he went through high school. As a Broadus Hawk, Kelly excelled at wrestling, basketball, football and track. After graduating in 1986, Kelly went to Dickinson State, where he wrestled...
By PR County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations Adam Johnson Powder River EMS is excited to announce the completion of multiple Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR initial and refresher courses since January. The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) classes have begun and advanced provider certification courses are coming soon. Powder River EMS has also paired with Logan Health and Flathead Community College to ensure all EMS training is conducted through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Training has to be...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Friday, April 7th - Good Friday Communion Service 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9th - Sunrise Service 6:00 a.m. meet at church to carpool to Valley Overlook -Easter Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday, April 16th - Missions Moment as part of Service Sunday, April 23rd - Faith Story Sunday Sunday, April 30th - Fifth Sunday Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools (Ephesians or Angels - God’s Secret Agents) 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Wed...
The Broadus Volunteer Fire Department last week took delivery of an LMTV (Light Medium Tactical Vehicle) through a surplus program, which will be used to replace a water tender. The 4x4, 2.5 ton rated truck has 12,000 miles on the odometer. (Photo courtesy Broadus VFD)...
By Elinor Smith UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism HELENA – When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, it put abortion in the state on the line during the 2023 Montana Legislature. Now, lawmakers will soon have their final debates on three bills that would limit access to abortion in three main ways: by limiting Medicaid payments for abortions, by criminalizing abortion except in the case of medical necessity and by excluding abortion from Montanans’ right to privacy as it’s prote...
