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The weather in Southeastern Montana remained warm and dry during February, with temperature in Broadus averaging nearly 8 degrees warmer than average for the month, while precipitation lagged behind average, at nearly half the normal February moisture total. Broadus topped out at 64 in February, on the 6th, and the temp fell as low as -1, on February 28th. That was the only day of below zero temps all month, though a low of 0 was recorded on the 17th. Broadus received precipitation on three...
When local rancher Ray Williams heard about the fires in the Texas panhandle, which burned over 1.2 million acres in late February and early March, Williams was reminded of the help he received in 2017 following the Lodgepole Complex west of Jordan, which burned over 270,000 acres. Ray had yearlings in the area at the time, and a donated load of hay helped keep his operation in action. Ray was also aware of the donations which flowed into Southeast Montana back in 2012, during the Ash Creek Fire west of Broadus. Many of those donations in 2012...
By Kelda Page It is that time again for local community organizations that are making efforts to carry out existing projects or implementing new projects and activities, to submit a PRCEF grant application. Applications can be picked up at the Powder River County MSU Extension Office or go to our website at www.prscdc.com and download the application. The deadline to have applications submitted is May 1, 2024. Grants will be reviewed and scored by a committee of the School Community Development Council. If you have further questions concerning...
Submitted by PR County Treasurer Hattie Arithson The Montana Supreme Court determined that the Department of Revenue has the authority to direct counties to levy above the current mill levy calculation limitation each year if reserved mills are determined to be available. The Department of Revenue has verified that the school equalization mills - under the statutory limitations that adjust mills down when taxable values increase - are reduced from 95 mills to 77.9 mills for this tax year. However, the Department of Revenue, under the direction...
A 2,323 acre wildfire took off Sunday near Otter, MT, just south of Custer National Forest near the juncture of Powder River, Rosebud, and Big Horn Counties. The Otter Road fire was contained by Monday, and the cause of the fire was suspected to be a feeding pickup driving through tall grass, according to the Broadus Volunteer Fire Department. The fire was orginally listed as ~ 3800 acres, but was reduced due to more accurate mapping. The BVFD also reported that a bunkhouse was lost in the fire. The department reported that grass and sage a...
Thursday, February 15, 2024 Commissioner Chair 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 February 12, 2024 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published. The board reviewed and approved the mid-month claim expenses submitted to the Clerk & Recorders office. MACO representative Pam Walling met with the board to present t...
The Montana Department of Revenue warns all Montanans to be aware of numerous scams and frauds related to their tax information and refunds. The most recent scam involves the advertising of a 1-800 number for the Department of Revenue that mimics the department’s call center number. When the taxpayer called that number, they were routed to a fraudster who attempted to get the taxpayer’s social security number and immediate payment for money that the taxpayer allegedly owed. Thankfully, the taxpayer was already suspicious of the number and inste...
ABBOTT RAPID DX NORTH AMERICA LLC $1,752.00 ALDERMAN OIL CO. $9,521.58 ALLBRIDGE $873.89 CAPITAL ONE $664.95 NICE $168.48 POWDER RIVER EXAMINER $727.75 RANGE $517.42 RANGE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE $3,208.84 TEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INC $421.21 TOWN OF BROADUS $2,065.34 WEX BANK $93.73 WILHELM LAND SURVEYING $600.00 ABBEY BARNHART $150.00 ABBOTT RAPID DX NORTH AMERICA LLC $3,504.00 ALDERMAN OIL CO. $33,826.20 ALDERMAN'S QUIKSTOP $3,089.74 AMERICAN EXPRESS$784.97 AMSDEN, LLC $550.00 AQREVA LLC $8,242.25 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES $209.00 ARCASEARCH LLC...
Sheriff’s Department Samuel Wallace, Peoria, IL., operating a motor vehicle which has not been properly registered, $85. Daniel Major, Winthrop, MN., speeding in a restricted zone, (45/30). $65. Patricia Martin, Sturgis, SD., speeding in a restricted zone, (75/65), $55. Gocha Kochiashvili, Brooklyn, NY., speeding in a restricted zone, (48/30), $85. Lora Arrington, Pilot Mountain, NC., speeding in a restricted zone, (60/50), $85. Adam Myers,Spirit Lake, ID., speeding in a restricted zone, (84/65), $85. Bryan Anderson, Shepherd, MT., speeding i...
By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press www.montanafreepress.org A plaintiff described the ruling as a victory for Montanans confronted by rampant sprawl and the exploitation of water. A Broadwater County judge ruled this week in favor of a small coalition of landowners and water rights holders who challenged a subdivision proposed for an area already grappling with water supply and quality issues. In a sprawling, 85-page order, Broadwater County District Court Judge Michael McMahon chastised the Broadwater County Commission for authorizing prelim...
Public Hearing March 5, 2024 @ 5:45 pm In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin; Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Public Works Cassidy Zimmer; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; and Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris Mayor Gatlin called the public hearing to order at 5:45 pm. Following the pledge of allegiance, the council allowed fifteen minutes for public comment or question regarding HB 355 funding being used to repair or replace existing streets. No comment(s) received. Public hearing closed. Regular...
March 14, 1924 Motion Picture Theater to Open Here March 22nd. The Star theater will be formally opened to the public here on the night of Saturday March 22nd. The “movies” to be shown on the screen that evening are a five reeler, “Peck’s Bad Boy”, and a two-act comedy. Both are pictures that will meet all expectations of young and old alike. The old restaurant building is now being remodeled into a large auditorium that will suffice as a theater and community center. Electric current to operate the moving picture machine and to light the...
By PR Extension Office Steps for Charity steppers support vital charities, stepping out for each other and for charities in need. The Fence Walkers sponsored by Lazy J Bar O Fencing and members John and Jenny Olson, Margaret Scoles and Cil Earley chose the Ronald McDonald House because “a friend’s child has cancer and they have been using the house while the child goes through treatment”. Ronald McDonald’s house is a nonprofit family & children's charity dedicated to supporting families with sick children in their time of need. Ronald Mc...
Steve Held of Broadus filed for Montana's Eastern US House District last week. Held is the owner of Broadus Motels and lives in rural Powder River County, and filed as a Democrat running for Montana's 2nd Congressional District. A press release from Held's campaign on March 1st presented the following information: "Steve is a fourth generation Montana rancher and businessman, and the father of twins. His daughter, Rikki, is currently serving in The Peace Corps in Kenya and was one of the youth...
The filing deadline for the upcoming primary is coming up on March 11th. Two local election positions are open, and the incumbents for those positions have filed for election; Lee Randall for County Commissioner and Vanna Byrd for Clerk of District Court. Precinct Committee positions are also open in Coalwood, Ashland, Broadus North and South, and the Town of Broadus. Please contact County Elections Administrator Cynde Jo Gatlin for more information. The primary will take place June 4th, and the general election will be held November...
By Kerry Gardner We have good news! Billings Clinic Lab is willing to work with us to offer health fair labs this spring, April 17 and 18. They continue to have some limitations for 125 people at one drawing and we are able to offer testing on 2 days. This is as we have done for the past 3 years and Vikki Klemm and I are very thankful to continue to offer this service to our community. We will have the same labs available of CMP-complete metabolic panel, including electrolytes, heart, kidney and liver enzymes. CBC-complete blood count, ie-RBC,...
February 5, 2024 Commissioner Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 am in the Commissioner’s Office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. The board reviewed the consent agenda. The board reviewed board vacancies and discussed taking the TV/Landfill board down to three members due to lack of interest. The board then signed the Amendment to Professional Services Contract for Task Force Order 9-Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan Bridge Inventory and Preliminary Engineering Report. T...
IR-2024-57, March 1, 2024 WASHINGTON — To help taxpayers with filing, the Internal Revenue Service today debunked some common myths to help taxpayers understand what to do with Form 1099-K. Following feedback from partners and to help avoid taxpayer confusion, the IRS announced in Nov. 2023, that the reporting threshold for Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions, would not change for 2023. The reporting threshold requirements remain over $20,000 in payments and over 200 transactions. The IRS continues to see mis...
Stepping up for Health By PR Extension Office “I’ve improved my blood pressure numbers” reported Randy Sullivan, member of Hit the Trails, who discussed the benefits of doubling her steps in the Steps for Charity Challenge. “I wish I was 80,” explained Ira Roadifer, Powder River Let’um Walk team member. A true competitor, Ira was strategizing how to make his steps count more. “Is James still sitting?” Maddy Reierson, Team Grandma’s Going Down, asked about her Uncle James, Team Jacam Joggers, as she marched in place after running up and down the...
March 7, 1924 Killed Instantly by Falling Tree Ira C. Meade was struck by a falling tree Wednesday afternoon of last week and crushed so badly that death overtook him almost instantly. The tragedy happened near the head of Cache Creek, just west of the Divide and about 35 miles southwest of Broadus. The only witness was his older brother Carrol Meade, who was helping with the timber work. They were working on getting logs for the nearby Surgeon sawmill. They were working on felling a tree with a twenty four inch diameter and expected the tree...
MHP Jacob Curtis, Bozeman, MT., speeding in a restricted zone, (88/65), $95. Jacob Curtis, Bozeman, MT., driving motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked, fined $285, 2 days jail. Alfonso Galvan, Machesney, II., seatbelt violation, $20. Randal Hite, Gillette WY., nighttime speeding, (75/65), $20. Stewart Harris, Billings, MT., speeding in a restricted zone, (85/65), $85. Raul Albarran Alvardo, Orlando, FL., speeding in a restricted zone, (84/65), $85. Tate Page, Broadus, MT., careless driving, $85. Priscilla Plorin, Gillette, WY.,...
A house fire started on Saturday night around 10 PM in Crane Acres, at the residence of Bucky and Sharon Billing. Broadus VFD Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale told us that no official cause could be determined by the fire inspector, but it was suspected to have been caused by an electrical fire, which started in the basement. VFD members donned SCBA apparatus, employed large fans, and spent around 3 hours cooling down the structure. Fire was reportedly contained to the basement, though smoke damage affected the upstairs of the house. In January,...
Every ten years the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission meets to redraw legislative maps to meet with new census data. That map was drawn in 2022 for the upcoming 2024 elections, and resulted in Powder River County becoming enveloped entirely in HD 34 and SD 17. In previous years the county was split in two districts, between SD 21, HD 41 and SD 19, along with HD 38. In conjunction with the redistricting, voting precincts may be changed in order to best match population size between...
A deadly brain-eating amoeba has been confirmed in Grand Teton National Park hot springs for the first time. The lead author of the scientific paper that was published last month (USGS microbiologist Elliott Barnhart of Broadus), said he still soaks in hot springs but uses nose plugs when he can. By Jake Nichols Reprinted with permission from Cowboy State Daily https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/02/17/deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-found-in-wyoming-hot-springs-for-first-time/ There was a time p...
On Wednesday, February 21st, a meeting to gather public comment for the Hwy 212 Safety Action Plan was held at the VFW in Broadus. 60 members of the community along Highway 212 attended the meeting, consisting of folks stretching from Carter County, many individuals from Powder River County, and on west to members of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Julie Emmons, Community Development Coordinator for Southeast Montana Development Corporation, led the event, along with Angela Mendoza, SEMDC Grant...
