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  News from Rocky Mountain Colleg e BILLINGS – Rocky Mountain College (RMC) is proud to announce the launch of a new program of study in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, as part of its Aviation Program. Beginning in Fall 2025, this exciting program expansion reflects the college’s commitment to equipping students with cutting-edge skills and industry-relevant expertise. Since offering a minor in UAS in 2015, RMC has witnessed the continued growth of the drone industry and its wide-ranging applications. Recognizing this, the college has developed a comprehensive major designed to prepare the next generation of UAS professionals. With input f...

News from Energy Share of Montana MONTANA — March 31 marked the end of the winter moratorium in Montana, which is that period of time when regulated utility companies need to first obtain approval from the Public Service Commission before disconnecting a customer’s natural gas or electricity...

News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell LAKE COUNTY - During the weekend of March 21 and 22, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office conducted alcohol compliance checks on 51 alcohol retailers throughout the county. These compliance checks are conducted by utilizing persons who are under the age of 21 in ...

News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator LAKE COUNTY - Filing closed for the school district election at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28.  The withdrawal and write-in deadlines are on Thursday, April 3, at 5 p.m. Ballots will be mailed on April 18.  The May 6, 2025, School Ele...

News from Betsy Wad, Polson Curriculum Director POLSON - The University of Montana’s Co-Lab for Civic Imagination brings its exciting theatre program, State of Mind, to Polson on April 9. State of Mind is a unique and engaging theatre and public dialogue event that is touring to over twenty (prima...

News from Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Assoc. YELLOW BAY ­-  The 87th Annual Cherry Growers’ meeting presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association will be held Saturday, April 5, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 MT Hwy. 35. The meeting is open to anyone interested ...

NINEPIPES - The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will open for the season on Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. A Spring Community Open House will take place at the  Museum on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come join the celebration, with free entry to the museum.  ...

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will present an introduction to the library’s Dementia Friendly Programming on April 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room. There will be a demonstration of the new Lucynt Magic Table, show-and-tell of new...

News from Riverside Contracting, Inc. LAKE COUNTY - The Lake County Commission has approved the start-up schedule for a major reconstruction project beginning April 1, 2025. The construction includes full rehabilitation/paving on three (3) major county roads including the entire length of Dublin Gulch R...

News from Polson School District. No. 23 POLSON — Every spring, schools across the country prepare to welcome their newest students, and at Cherry Valley Elementary, we go above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition for Polson’s youngest learners. Our annual registration event isn’t...