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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — In a Good Neighbor Authority timber sale area in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday selected the 2022 State Capitol Christmas tree. “Harvested on our public lands, this Montana tree will be proudly displayed in the state capitol for Montanans to enjoy this Christmas,” Governor Gianforte said. “We look forward to welcoming folks in to see it.” The 2022 State Capitol Christmas tree was harvested from the Rancho Deluxe GNA timber sale in coordination with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Pintl...

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces that the application period to apply for a Shooting Range Improvement Grant is now open. Completed applications must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2023. Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to no...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Anyone wanting to salvage a road-killed deer, elk, moose are antelope must obtain a Vehicle-Killed Wildlife Salvage Permit. These are available at no cost and must be obtained within 24 hours of the time a person takes an animal into their possessio...

DAYTON — The REACH Foundation has announced its plans to build a new school and community center for the town of Dayton in Proctor Valley.  Started this year by members of the community, Executive Director Kaci Santos explained that REACH has been in the works for the last couple of years. The ...

POLSON — Polson Running celebrated Thanksgiving with a family friendly Turkey Trot this year. With an estimated 100 runners, the untimed fun run cost $5 to participate, all of the proceeds going to the Polson Food Bank to help keep those in need fed this holiday season.  To find out about other...

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius will be welcoming back its Christmas Carnival the first Saturday in December at 2 p.m. in the new high school gym.  Put on by the Chamber of Commerce and technically started back in 2003, the town used to put on raffles with the number of tickets dependent on the amo...

News and Photo from the Montana ACTE RONAN — The Montana Association for Career and Technical Education would like to announce that Mr. Kevin Kenelty, Principal at Ronan High Schools has been selected as the 2022 Montana Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year. Under Kenelty&rs...

News and Photo from the Montana ACTE RONAN — The Montana Association for Career and Technical Education would like to announce that Mr. Kevin Kenelty, Principal at Ronan High Schools has been selected as the 2022 Montana Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year. Under Kenelty&rs...

News from the office of Senator Tester  U.S. Senate —  The Department of Veterans Affairs announced in mid-November that it will establish a Vet Center Scholarship Program to assist individuals pursuing graduate degrees in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental h...

News from Montana DPHHS MONTANA — In Montana, 5% of adults are blind or have low vision. The obstacles of living in a world without vision can feel insurmountable, from trying to navigate one’s outdoor surroundings to purchasing a bag of chips at a grocery store.  Yet, many thrive an...