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Earlier this month the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) put up new speed limit signs on Hwy 212 through Broadus, reducing the speed limit on the highway corridor through Broadus, while also reducing speeds coming into Broadus from east and west. The reduction in speed limits came about after a speed study was completed, which had begun over a year ago, according to MDT District 4 Administrator Shane Mintz, who we spoke to last week. The speed study was administered by the state, and us...
With the close of the Powder River Historical Museum’s summer season, the museum will hold a volunteer day this Sunday, September 18th from 1-3 pm, followed by the fall board meeting and volunteer appreciation at 3 pm. Plans for the volunteer day include cleaning the yard (such as pulling weeds), general maintenance, and arranging new displays. Families are welcome, and some heavy items need to be moved so a few volunteers with muscles would be a plus. There will also be a special honor for Bob Talcott at the volunteer appre...
The county budget for 2022-2023 was finalized and approved last week, as the county commissioners voted in favor of a motion to approve the budget during their Thursday meeting. Please follow this link for a chart comparing the budgets of county departments from 21-23 and 22-23. https://www.powderriverexaminer.com/home/customer_files/specialpubs/2022-23_county_budget.jpg Here's the Manor budget: https://www.powderriverexaminer.com/home/customer_files/specialpubs/2022-23_nursing_home_budget.jpg Overall the county budget increased by nearly...
Rick Turnbough was born October 26, 1954, to Norman & Doris Turnbough. He grew up in Powder River County with his three siblings DaLonda, Norma, and Randy. In 1972, Rick graduated from Powder River County High School in Broadus and soon after began ranching. He met the love of his life Carmen Norfolk at a country dance in Belle Creek, Montana and they married on July 8, 1974. To this loving union Tavy was born in 1975 and Nancy in 1981. He worked for various ranches (Aye, Perry, Ellis, Greslin)...
Edit 9/22/22: Game stats added. The Hawk football team advanced to 2-1 on the season by beating Lodge Grass on Saturday, with a score of 50-22. The game was originally scheduled for Friday but rescheduled to Saturday due to not being able to find refs for the initial Friday schedule. Broadus Head Coach Wyatt Williams told us that refs from Helena came down to officiate the game. Changes in the Broadus offensive line from previous games provided better blocking for the Hawks, as Broadus went out...
The Lady Hawk volleyball squad won two more matches over the weekend, improving their conference record to 5-0. On Friday Broadus hosted Wibaux, with the Lady Longhorns surprising the Lady Hawks by coming out strong. The Broadus team recovered quickly and was able to take the first set 25-16, and continued to dominate through the second set with a score of 25-14, even with Broadus trying a different rotation to gain more experience for some younger players. In the third set, Wibaux hung around...
Joey Williams of Volborg recently won the breakaway roping event at Ellensburg, Washington, bringing home over $7,000 in winnings, setting the arena record during her runs. The Ellensburg Rodeo has been held every Labor Day weekend since 1922. Williams is currently ranked number eight in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Standings in breakaway roping. She also won the Cowboy Channel’s female athlete of the week award, on September 7th. She now sets her sights on the National Finals Breakaway Roping in Las Vegas, November 29t...
Courtesy MT FWP HELENA – There are only two remaining trapper education field days left this year before trapping season for most species begins on Nov. 1. As a reminder, to purchase a Montana resident trapping license, trappers must complete the Montana Trapper Education Course online or have purchased a trapper’s license in at least three prior years (in Montana or another state). The trapping course requires an in-person field day. The trapper education course consists of an online component, an in-person field day, and a written test....
September 15, 1922 Getting Ready to Ship Cattle The latter part of this month many stockmen from this county will start their cattle to the railroad for shipment to eastern markets. Gene Garber and Ord Ames will load cattle at Kendrick station on the Burlington September 24th. H.F. Riggs and Martin Nagels will load at Moorcroft September 29, as will also Frank T. Kelsey. Other shipping points will be Gillette and Belle Fourche. DeLos Selway, Sidney Smith, W.J. Simmons are Pumpkin Creek stockmen who have already made stock shipments from Miles...
Estate of Robert Talcott, Jr., Illa Dee Talcott, Etal to Illa Dee Talcott, Notice of Termination of Joint Tenancy, T4S, R51E, Sec. 30, N2, PARCEL A, COS #140724, CONTAINING 293.08 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; T4S, R51E, Sec. 30, PARCEL B, COS #140724, CONTAINING 20.98 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Valerie Gaye Samuelson to Vivian Bea Knudson, Warranty Deed, Lot 8, Block 4, City of Broadus, Trautman Subdivision; Lot 9, Block 4, City of Broadus, Trautman Subdivision. Donald D. Simpson, Etal, Simpson Honey Farms, Etal to Raymund Allven, Jr. and Tammy Joyce...
Jordy James Elgin was born on April 11, 2022 to parents John and Kristy Elgin of Biddle. He was born at 11:55 pm at Spearfish Monument Health Hospital. Jordy weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and was 19 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Ted and Cathy Elgin, maternal grandparents are Jim and Kathy Bowers. Maternal great grandparents are Gary and Pat Helm....
BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Steer-A-Year program is seeking donations of steers and feed as well as financial support for the 2022-23 academic year. A student program in MSU’s College of Agriculture combining academic courses with hands-on, technical experience, Steer-A-Year involves students in multiple aspects of raising cattle. Students spend the academic year feeding and managing steers, caring for them through the winter and spring, collecting data on feed efficiency and weight gain, and studying livestock marketing. “Stee...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Tate Kelsey, Rosebud, MT, DUI (2nd off), pled guilty, fined $1285, 5 days jail, PFL course. Luke Minson, Shepherd, MT, change lanes when unsafe to do so, dismissed by State. Jess Lockwood, Volborg, MT, speeding in restricted zone (85/70), dismissed by court-improper violation statute for narrative and location. Kelvin Schmidt, Dassel, MN, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Jeffrey Gorham, Westbrook, ME, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Patrick Lingle, Kalispell, MT, speeding in restricted zone (...
Submitted by Campbell County Museum The Campbell County Rockpile Museum invites you to join us on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 10 am – 4 pm for our NE Wyoming 1491: Campbell County Rockpile Museum Archaeology Fair 2022. This event is being held to commemorate and celebrate the month of September as Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month as designated by the Governor, Mark Gordon. Come celebrate Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Mon-th at the Campbell County Rockpile Museum with a day packed with interactive experiences that will demonstrate h...
