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Public warned about phone scam

News from the MPSC HELENA — The Montana Public Service Commission is warning ratepayers about a phone scam targeting Montanans by alleging they have a faulty or dangerous meter and threatening to shut off power unless the resident makes an immediate payment. This is a scam by thieves attempting to steal Montanan’s money. The scammer claims to be a PSC employee and asks for payment through an electronic payment method such as Zelle or Venmo. The scammer may also seek credit card or debit card information over the phone. Anyone receiving a suspicious or aggressive call should hang up. Never give out personal information, including account or credit card numbers, to someone...


Gianforte announces firefighter pay increase

News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — Together with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Governor Greg Gianforte announced the State of Montana will increase firefighter pay to support, recruit, and retain the highly-qualified, highly-trained personnel who p...


Donate blood

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On Jan. 19 Governor Greg Gianforte encouraged Montanans to donate blood to mark Blood Donor Month. “Montanans can give the gift of life by donating blood,” Gov. Gianforte said. According to the American Red Cross, blood donations h...


Dixon seniors for Jan. 26, 2022

DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner.  Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also...


St. Ignatius seniors for Jan. 26, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — And just like that, we are entering February in a few days. At our board meeting, we decided to have a “Bingo Saturday” once a month. In February, this will be on the 12th, beginning at 2 p.m. Since it’s right before Valentine’s Day, we will also hold a bake sale ...


Polson seniors for Jan. 26, 2022

POLSON — Tax season is upon us. Free tax filing services for seniors are available starting on Feb. 3 and then every Monday and Thursday thru April 14. Call for an appointment, or drop in for more information. Tax assistants are available at the center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring all tax information with...


Gov. Gianforte announces board appointments

News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Jan. 13 the following appointments: Private Land and Public Wildlife Board: - Eric Albus, Hinsdale: A fourth-generation rancher and farmer, Albus and his brothers farm wheat, pea, lentils, and barley, and ra...


‘Caring for Our Own’ program at MSU supports local nurse ‘Caring for Our Own’ program at MSU supports local nurse

BOZEMAN — As a nurse, Adessa Durglo’s goal is to treat her patients the way she would want her own family members to be treated. It’s a simple concept, and — as she watched her grandparents near the end of their lives and wanted something more for their care &mdas...


Flathead Reservation Water Management Board announces first meeting

News from the CSKT HELENA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation in partnership with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, invite the public in the Flathead Reservation area, particularly water users, to the first meeting of the Flathead R...


Fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash near St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS — A fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash was called in on Jan. 14. According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, at 6:27 p.m. Lake County 911 took a report of an apparently intoxicated pedestrian walking on the highway near the Mission Creek bridge in St. Ignat...


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