Week of December 19, 2025
Week of December 19, 2025
From Hester Jacobs, Melstone During this holiday season, please remember your local veterans. The American Legion and the Montana Veterans Affairs Department (MVAD) provide many services. If you know of a veteran in need, please get him in touch with a member of Musselshell Post 18 or MVAD. Services provided by the Veterans Administration (VA) and the American Legion: Veterans Health Care Options, Suicide prevention-for immediate assistance call 988 and press 1; College search engine, Federal Education Benefits, Career Resources Help for...
RRT Reporting by Troy Evans An odd thing occurred in January of 2025. The fallout a year later is occupying a considerable amount of Mayor Sandra Jones and the Roundup City Council’s time. Prior to the January 2025 incident, local citizen had placed complaints with the council regarding city ordinances which were not being enforced. Specifically parking ordinances of commercial vehicles (Tractor/Trailers) and stagnated vehicles parked on city streets, in residential areas, and on city...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte, Superintendent Susie Hedalen, and The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Director Amanda Kaster today announced Montana's public schools will receive $80.8 million generated from state trust land revenue. "Since taking office, we've ensured DNRC has responsibly managed state trust lands to invest in Montana's public education system," Gov. Gianforte said. "Thanks to their work, we're able to make an $80 million investment to make sure our students have the resources they...
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on the draft Montana Nonpoint Source Management Plan. Public comments on the draft plan will be accepted through Feb. 9, 2026. The draft statewide plan describes the framework and strategies that DEQ uses to address nonpoint source pollution and its impact on water quality in Montana. Nonpoint source pollution is the largest cause of water quality impairment in Montana and is associated with land uses such as agriculture, forestry, urban and suburban...
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by Chuck Denowh (Roy, Mont.)—A coalition of Montana counties has petitioned the Department of Interior (DOI) to vacate a 2022 decision that allows American Prairie Reserve (APR) bison to graze on BLM allotments. In response, DOI Secretary Doug Burgum on December 9 took the extraordinary step of assuming jurisdiction over a review of the 2022 decision. The result of this move portends to be a major blow to APR's plan to establish a 3.5-million-acre private nature preserve in the heart of Montana. In a detailed filing with DOI, the Montana...
Flatwillow Homemakers held their November meeting on the 11th at Luann's home. She served up delicious pot pie and everyone else filled in with delicious salads, vegetables, and desserts. Luann read the thought for the day called "Happy Friends Thanksgiving." We also honored our veterans today. We answered roll call with an answer to the question "What would you add or take away from a traditional Thanksgiving.". It was very interesting to hear everyone's ideas of what they would do or serve...
By Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service BOZEMAN – The National Security Agency has named Montana State University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense in recognition of programs that prepare students to protect and promote America's national security and economic prosperity. "The NSA puts a lot of weight on this certification," said Clemente Izurieta, a professor of computer science in the Gianforte School of Computing in MSU's Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering. "On a very high level, we now have a validated...
HELENA – In light of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to take up the Federal District Court decision on corner crossing in Wyoming, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Director Christy Clark reaffirmed the agency's position on the issue Monday. "Corner crossing remains unlawful in Montana, and Montanans should continue to obtain permission from the adjoining landowners before crossing corners from one piece of public land to another," Director Clark said. "Wardens will continue to report corner crossing cases to local county attorneys...
Mid-Rivers Communications recently showed its commitment to serving its communities through a holiday partnership with Action for Eastern Montana. This year’s $10,000 will be distributed to families in need within the Action for Eastern Montana and Mid-Rivers Communications service area. Using a gift certificate, families can shop at local grocery stores to purchase items for a holiday meal to celebrate the season. The two organizations share a strong history and belief in supporting their communities. This practice of Mid-Rivers providing...
PSCMedia@mt.gov HELENA, Montana —The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) announced today that it has withdrawn its recent intervention at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) related to NorthWestern Energy's proposed acquisition of Puget Sound Energy's share in the Colstrip power plant. The PSC plans to open its own state-level investigation into the transaction. The PSC initially intervened at FERC on December 3, 2025 to obtain clarity regarding newly identified NorthWestern Energy activity and to ensure accountability for...
(StatePoint) During the holiday season, Americans look forward to spending time with family. But thousands of service members will be spending the holidays deployed overseas – far away from their families and loved ones. The USO supports service members throughout their deployments. Here is how USO Holidays programming delivers a piece of home to them, along with ideas for how you can get involved: 1. Care Packages: A care package might seem small in light of the challenges of deployment,...
A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of future harm. You know your situation best. Trust your judgment and carefully consider your options before taking any steps. Tech safety tip: Abusers may misuse technology to control and harm their victims. If you are worried about an abuser seeing you on our website, use the Quick Exit button in the top right corner to leave quickly. (Note: it does not clear your browsing history.) If you are in danger, call 911. Contact your local domestic violence program for free and...
by; Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced a bill strengthening mental health services in rural communities. The "Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act" would increase the mental health workforce in rural communities by requiring the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue guidance for states on ways to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder providers under Medicaid and the...
The semifinal game will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Bobcat Stadium. The winner will advance to the FCS championship game in Nashville on Jan. 5. BOZEMAN – A trip to Nashville for the championship game is on the line for the winner of this weekend's playoff football game in Bozeman. The No. 2-seeded Montana State Bobcats will host the No. 3-seeded Montana Grizzlies on Saturday, Dec. 20, for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) semifinals. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Mountain Time in Bobcat Stadium. The winner will advance to the...
The Musselshell County commissioners met on a snowy December 12, 2025 for their regular meeting. An MOU was signed changing the name of the new senior center board to the Musselshell County Senior Services. There was no public comment in the morning session. The DES office arrived to give the commissioners an update. They have been working on grants, as well as a flood plain permit. The Busy Bee demolition is possible anytime from mid-January to early February. They are currently going to county fire departments to gather vehicle information...
Guest opinion SEARCH grant can help your town plan for future By Val Ankeny, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program is helping rural communities with resources for feasibility studies, preliminary design, and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. USDA Rural Development's Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) program was designed for communities in rural areas of 2,500 or less with limited financial resources. By covering...
by Bryan Golden "It is not what you gather but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have." You may have heard the expression, "He who dies with the most toys wins." There is nothing wrong with working hard and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Who doesn't want to lead a comfortable life? The opening quote doesn't imply that you should suffer. Rather it speaks to a deeper understanding of life. The legacy we leave behind is determined by the lives we touch. It is not what we do for ourselves that matters, it's what we do for...
Winter holidays are a time to gather, celebrate and indulge in scrumptious meals and desserts. Amid all this goodness, the season also can stress your heart. Dr. Oscar Bailon, a cardiologist with the UW Medicine Heart Institute in Seattle, shares simple guidance on maintaining cardiac health. “Even for people who don't have any [underlying] conditions, if you don't measure the amount of alcohol or the amount of salt, fat or sugar in your diet, that can cause heart problems,” he said. From indulging in rich meals and to festive drinks and...
Million-Dollar Spaghetti Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. Yield 6 servings Test Kitchen Approved Million-dollar spaghetti may not make you any richer, but this cheesy, layered casserole will win you the compliment lottery. Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) spaghetti 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 3 green onions, chopped 1-1/2 cups...
As the holiday season descends upon us like a swarm of carolers at your doorstep, it’s time to channel your inner George Bailey and embrace the timeless life lesson of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Spoiler alert: It’s not about the money; it’s about realizing that your life, no matter how chaotic, is full of value. First off, let’s get one thing straight: You Matter. Just like George discovers while being shown the world without him (thanks, Clarence!), your presence has a ripple effect that you might not even be aware of. Instead of...
(StatePoint) While gifts are being wrapped and lights are being hung, fraudsters are devising ways to leverage the holidays to scam you out of your money. Because an urgency to buy gifts and find deals make the season a time of high risk, it is more important than ever to exercise caution and to know that scams can come in-person, by phone, by email, by text or even via social media. Last year, Darktrace researchers detected a 692% increase in Black Friday-themed phishing attacks in late...
Ginger Lindstrom, 68, passed away on December 2, 2025. She will be remembered for her warm heart, her steady kindness, and the smile she shared so easily with everyone she met. Ginger was preceded in death by her father, Derrell Nelson; her mother, Beverly Kuns; her brother, Marlin; and her beloved pet, Smoke Dog. She is survived by her Beth Nelson, children-Chris, Ian, Jack, and Heaven-and by her nine cherished grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and joy. For more than 23 years,...
