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News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on Wednesday, May 15. The long winter and heavy snowpack have left a limited area for wildlife to forage. With grizzly bear activity increasing, people visiting WMAs should remain vigilant and practice techniques to avoid surprise encounters. Bears, elk, and shed-antler hunters will be sharing the same space. Most animals see, hear and smell humans long before humans detect the presence of animals. Depending on the distance between the animals and humans, the animals decide whether to stay, defend themselves or flee. People venturing into the outdoors shou...
News from the Lake County Election Office LAKE COUNTY — Unofficial election results for school and special purpose district elections across the county were tallied May 7. Votes will be official after they are canvassed. Contests and results are as follows with winners in bold: District Tru...
Fishermen, POLSON — There are lots of perch at the city docks using fuzz bugs and nightcrawlers. Lake Mary Ronan salmon is improving as oxygen levels are getting better. By next week perch will bite as it will be warm enough and there will be optimal fishing as the water gets tepid. Flathea...
News from Natural Resources Conservation BOZEMAN — Well above normal precipitation during April was needed given the meager snowpack conditions experienced this year. Total monthly precipitation was above normal last month only in the Powder and Tongue River basins but was not widespread across Mo...
News from Robert Mc Donald, Energy Keepers Inc. POLSON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved another request from Energy Keepers, Inc (EKI) to deviate from the Flood Risk Management Plan by allowing for higher Flathead Lake levels on Memorial Day. This is the second deviation driven ...
News from Carroll College HELENA — On Saturday, May 11, Carroll College in Helena conferred degrees on 265 graduates including baccalaureate, master’s, and accelerated nursing degree recipients, during its 114th commencement ceremony held in the Carroll College PE Center. The ceremony includ...
By Betsy Wade, Polson Schools POLSON - As the school year begins to wrap up, we are reflecting on another successful year of the Art Docent Program at Linderman Elementary School. Coordinated by Edna Lemm, an artist and educator with a longstanding commitment to Polson Schools, the Art Docent Program pr...
News from Cherry Valley Elementary School POLSON — Cherry Valley is a vibrant school filled with individuals who love to learn! Every year, Cherry Valley hosts a special celebration to showcase student work, specifically art, that has been compiled throughout the school year. This year’s &ld...
News from MMA HELENA — The Montana Medical Association today announced the 10 top-tier Montana healthcare professionals from across the state chosen to participate in the 2024 Healthcare Excellence in Leadership Program. “We are excited to welcome these accomplished professionals to...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Nineteen Montana State University students will graduate this spring after taking part in the Hileman Scholars Program, which was created at MSU in 2016 to provide academic opportunities to Montana students who might not otherwise have considered a college education...
