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By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Montana Senate Passes State Budget Bill, Rejects Attempt to End Medicaid Expansion The state budget is on the move again in the Montana Legislature after the Senate passed in on a 33-17 vote Thursday, making few changes and defeating an attempt to end Medicaid expansion in the process. House Bill 2 is the only bill the Legislature is constitutionally required to pass, as it determines how much money state agencies and programs will receive for the next two...
In February, the Tongue River Crossroads 4-H club met at a member's house. Kimber Emmons taught us how to make pipe cleaner flowers. We filled vases with pipe cleaner flowers to give to businesses in the community to spread spring cheer. Kate Ruland took pictures. Noah Dudek, Reporter...
Kenton Stradinger, originally of Broadus, recently graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy. Stradinger is employed by the Rosebud County Sheriff's Department, and works in Forsyth. Kenton is the son of Tim Stradinger of Broadus, and Misty Scott. (Photo courtesy Rosebud County Sheriff's Department)...
On the heels of a cold mid-February, the area weather leveled off in late February and through the month of March. The average temperature for March in Broadus was 41.4 degrees, or 5.1 degrees above normal. The low for the month fell on March 19th, with a reading of 16 while the high for the month was 72, on March 28th. Precipitation was light, with 0.32” of moisture falling in March, the bulk coming on March 21st, with 0.25”. The average for the month is 0.88”. Our precipitation for the year stood at 1.40” through March 31. This compare...
Art & Soul gathered recently for a recap of 2020 and to plan for the coming year. Attending the meeting were Kathy Heidel, Laura Lee Ullrich, Ronda Gatlin and Lana Smith. Although inconvenienced by the pandemic, Art & Soul managed to have a successful year. Members had the opportunity to take part in weekly open art sessions, a plein air session at the Ullrich ranch, painting a mural at the museum, helping with the children’s art display at the fair and sponsoring their awards, and hosting a members Art Show and Children’s Art Show at the cou...
In the 8-week Steps for Charity Challenge, it was Jackie Walden, Peggy Kolka, Lori Dinstel and Louise Wilson, The New "40", who came in first with 3.3 million steps. The Broadus Cancer Fund was the charity they chose to receive their $270 award for winning first place. Wilson had a goal of 1 million steps and WALKED extra to get it done. She ended the competition with 1,013,903 steps. Walden switched to riding a bicycle when she got plantar fasciitis in her foot. And, YES, they explained, they...
Easter Egg Hunt - The Broadus First Grade and Kindergarten classes searched the Courthouse lawn for Easter Eggs last Thursday. The classes took time to count their loot, and hitch a ride to and from the Courthouse with the Broadus Volunteer Fire Department's fire trucks. The Second and Third Grade classes attended a similar event, at Cottonwood Park. (Photos courtesy Kelda Page)...
The hulking skeleton of a semi lies along Highway 212 near the pumping station between Hammond and Alzada, in the picture below taken last week. Reports indicated a blown tire started the fire, which then consumed the truck and trailer along with four acres of pastureland before the flames were stopped by the Alzada Volunteer Fire Deparment and local ranchers. The trailer was hauling beef and chicken, and we did not hear of any injuries. (Photo courtesy Shy McCutchan)...
COLSTRIP, MONT. – The Glendive District Bridge Preservation Project will evaluate 11 bridges in southeastern Montana for rehabilitation, impacting a state highway (S 39), US highways (US 212 and US 12), the interstate (I 94), and the communities of Forsyth, Colstrip, Lame Deer, Broadus, Ashland, and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. The project will continue through the current design phase in 2021 with construction possible as early as 2022. Local bridges involved with the project include the Hwy 212 bridges at the Little Powder R...
April 8, 1921 Officers Quieten Big Distillery “Billy” Richardson, state stock inspector, and Deputy Sheriff J.K. Marsh are credited with finding a perfectly equipped distillery at the head of Cabin Creek, this county, and are said to be likewise responsible for the arrest of three men, alleged to be its custodians and operators, George Mayhan, Henry Taylor and Dwight Pierce. All three men were admitted to bail in the sum of $750 each to stand trial in court. In the confiscated property was one keg of about 20 gallons of moonshine, 1 empty 50-...
By Kerry Gardner We are gearing up for the HEALTH FAIR on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Community Center and Hammond School. We have a variety of tests available including Chemistry Panel, Lipid Panel, CBC, TSH, PSA and HGB A1c for diabetics and Vitamin D. These are all screening tests and we remind you to take the results to your healthcare provider when you receive your results. The test results will be returned in a week and if you will not be in town to pick these up, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope and we will mail them to...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Three bills debuted in the Montana Legislature during the week of March 29 with vastly different approaches for regulating voter-approved recreational marijuana in the state, and all of them moved forward after a week of whirlwind hearings that nearly left Republican leadership’s favored approach dead in committee. After Montana voters legalized the sale and consumption of recreational marijuana last year by ballot initiative, the Montana Legislature was t...
In Justice of the Peace Cathy Landa’s Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jeremy Castro, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Catherine Breuer, Broadus, MT, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, pled guilty, $375, restitution $500. Catherine Breuer, Broadus, MT, crim. possess. of drug paraphernalia, pled guilty, $385. Jason Ullrich, Broadus, MT, careless driving, $85. Montana Collins, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Jesse Sees, Burleson, TX, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Cory Hop...
July 7, 2020 No meeting was held. August 4, 2020 Councilperson Pete Wenzel, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Cody Morris, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, and Clerk Peggy Fruit were present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Councilperson Turnbough moved to approve minutes as presented by Clerk Fruit. Councilperson Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilperson Turnbough moved to close Wilbur Avenue at south end of the arena to the Community Center for fair. Councilperson Smith seconded the...
March 15, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson present. The meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Gas tax maps for 2022 were reviewed and approved. The commissioners left the office to meet with Ashley Hubler, Recycling Center employee, to discuss the recycling building and the difficulty of recycling plastic and styrofoam, as there is no market for them right now....
Starting April 1, 2021, all Montanans aged 16 years and older can receive a state-allocated COVID-19 vaccine. A drive up COVID vaccine clinic will be held at the Broadus Fairgrounds on April 10th, from 11 AM-2 PM. The clinic is open to all Montanans age 18 or above, and an appointment is required for the clinic, which may be scheduled by calling 436-2762. Powder River County Public Health will continue to prioritize those who are at elevated risk for COVID-19 related complications. While the demand for vaccine remains greater than supply,...
Newly hired Sheriff's Department Deputy Glacier Rohrer donned the badge for Powder River County last week, continuing a career in law enforcement that has brought him across the country and back again. Rohrer grew up in Valdez, Alaska, a town of around 4000 located at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska pipeline, on Prince William Sound. Glacier graduated from high school in Valdez, where he ran cross country and played basketball. He then matriculated to the University of Providence in Great...
Great things are happening at the Powder River Recycling Center! For one, Ashley Hubler is the director of the Center, and she has great vision and enthusiasm for both recycling and the Center itself. "Ashley was at my house and scolded me for the tin and aluminum cans I had in my trash," explained John Olson, County Commissioner. Ashley wants to clean the Recycling Center, haul out the current recyclables, paint the Center and create new drop off bins to make it a friendlier, more inviting...
By Librarian Barb Mitchell We have been busy here at your Library. Cody and Kathy have been hosting StoryTime every Friday, with a great group of Littles. Mrs. Boman's Sophomore class has their history projects here on display, they did a great job! The Powder River/Carter County Farm Bureau donated a copy of the book "Legacies- The Values, Principles, & Purpose of the Montana Farm Federation" by Laura C. Nelson. Thank you to Cathy McDowell & Darcia Patten for bringing it to us. We now have...
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” – Thich Nhat Hang “Did you know you can get 276 STEPS dancing to Abba’s Waterloo?” – Dee Katus “Steps after hip surgery should be worth five times as much” --Mary Rumph Two charities are highlighted this week: One is the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Billings. Two teams, The TREKKERS and the Functional Eagles, both from the Tongue River Crossroads 4-H Club, chose this charity because “many of our families have benefitted from this service, and we used this generous service when our da...
On February 7 Powder River Rising Stars held a meeting. We discussed demonstrations. The club got to see one of the name plaques for the new road sign our club purchased. After the meeting we made Valentine's Day cards for the residents at the Manor. On March 9 Powder River Rising Stars held a meeting. We discussed some things we are going to do on Earth Day and Arbor Day. We are going to pick up the park on Earth Day. We discussed more on demonstrations. The next meeting is on April 13. By: Sammie Hart...
By Jessica Malone March 23rd was National Ag Day, which falls during National Agriculture Week. Ag Day is about recognizing - and celebrating - the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. The Chamber wants to take a moment to make a special shout out to all our area ag businesses and ag support businesses! We thank you for working tirelessly through long days and for your passion for agriculture and support of our great community! After COVID cancellations last year, we’re moving forward with plans for a 2021 Community Clean Up Day....
Montana State Budget Clears House of Representatives, Lawmakers Consider Criminal Justice and Ag Bills in Week 12 of Legislative Session By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Montana House of Representatives Advances State Budget in Partisan Vote The state budget cleared another major hurdle in the Montana Legislature after lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed it down party lines on Wednesday, March 24, with all 67 Republicans voting in favor and 33 Democrats against. House Bill 2...
April 1, 1921 Bachelor Tax is Now Due Miles City - Bachelors of Miles City can now step forward to the tax window. All the males who have resisted the wiles of womankind and have no one available to take care of the monthly pay check, can now est themselves right regarding the bachelor tax, according to the County Treasurer R.H. Michaels. The measure, which was passed during the special session of the state legislature, was placed in full force at the time of passage and approval, March 15. According to the measure, the tax calls for the...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com "The Custer Wolf is Dead." So began a remarkable press release dated January 17, 1921, by the US Department of Agriculture Press Service. This incredible story was picked up by hundreds of newspapers throughout the country, describing the nearly six-month effort of Harry P. Williams to eliminate perhaps one of the most calculating and vicious livestock killers nature had ever produced. The USDA's press release entitled "World's Greatest Animal...
