Week of November 13, 2024
Week of November 13, 2024
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive nearly $4 million in a multi-state settlement with Kroger – a national grocery chain which operates subsidiaries in Montana, including Smiths and Loaf 'N Jug – to resolve the company's role in the prescription opioid crisis. Montana will receive $3,850,671 of the total $1.37 billion national settlement that will be distributed among 29 other states. Payments to the states are anticipated to begin early next year. The settlement money will be used for...
We would like to announce our new Extension Agent Reed Cooley. He is excited to be here, and is ready to assist our community with Agriculture and Community needs. Reed is from the Musselshell area, and attended MSU, receiving a bachelors degree in animal science and will soon be working towards a master’s degree. Our administrative assistant Billie Schenk started here in our office in September 2024 after working two years at the Musselshell County House and resides south of Roundup with her husband. She is involved with the Montana Mule &...
Submitted by: Youth C.A.R.E.S In the quiet hours, doubts start to rise, A weight on the shoulders, a cloud in the skies. Dreams once vivid now flicker and fade, In the search for a path, a choice is to be made. Amidst the noise, a voice feels unheard, Navigating the chaos, each thought feels blurred. Yet through the struggle, a lesson unfolds, In the heart of the storm, resilience molds. With each step uncertain, a journey begins, Finding strength in the shadows, where hope quietly spins. Though the road may be rough and the nights feel long,...
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Jan. 22, 2025, to offer 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 1,324 acres in Montana and North Dakota. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in July 2024 and held a public comment period that closed in September 2024 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close Dec. 6, 2024. The parcels...
Tax Foundation report latest recognition of governor's pro-jobs, pro-business agenda HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today highlighted a report from the Tax Foundation, which ranked Montana as a top five state for tax competitiveness. "In Montana, we'll continue advancing our pro-jobs, pro-family, pro-business policies to make our state the best place to live, work, and start a business," Gov. Gianforte said. "By cutting taxes and reducing red tape, the American dream can come alive for even more Montanans." According to the...
It’s a busy month and it looks like we have a few things for you to investigate! Coming up first is the Utilizing Virtual Fencing in the Great Plains seminar. This seminar will be held at the Big Horn County Fairgrounds in Hardin. RSVP with Andrea Berry ([email protected], 406-665-9774). There is a ServSafe Food Protection, and Manager Certification in Lewistown on the 25th, registration is required and there are a limited number of spots. Contact the Chouteau County Extension Office with questions (406)-622-3751. The Mountains and...
CFS Date/Time CFS # Codes With Descriptions ESNs 10/27/24 DOMESTIC 10/27/24 04:47:55 Alarm 10/27/24 13:46:54 Medical 10/27/24 15:27:01 Traffic 10/27/24 19:13:12 Traffic 10/27/24 19:55:00 Animal 10/27/24 23:38:36 Welfare 10/28/24 09:15:06 Fraud 10/28/24 11:14:02 Medical 10/28/24 12:09:00 Traffic 10/28/24 12:31:45 Medical 10/28/24 15:42:09 Welfare 10/28/24 16:28:14 Traffic 10/28/24 17:23:14 Traffic 10/28/24 17:33:37 Traffic 10/28/24 18:15:44 Fire 10/28/24 19:26:08 Civil 10/28/24 19:36:57 Theft 10/28/24 20:30:31 CITY 10/29/24 02:27:31 Traffic...
GARDINER – Last week, a mortality signal from a Yellowstone National Park collar led authorities to a wolf that appears to have died from a gunshot wound and was found in Wolf Management Unit (WMU) 313. Evidence on site suggests the wolf was shot and had taken refuge in heavy cover. The carcass did not appear to have been tampered with or deliberately placed. Based upon the condition of the carcass, FWP believes this wolf was unknowingly wounded when the four other wolves harvested in WMU 313 were taken. In that circumstance, multiple...
The 2024 election is over, for some. But for Musselshell County, the counting goes on. For Cheryl Tomassi, counting is her job. As clerk, recorder, and election administrator for Musselshell County, she is the overseer of elections. This year there were 3,863 registered voters. A total of 3,063 ballots were cast in this year's election. Of those registered, 2,462 were absentee. Of those absentee voters, 2,206 returned ballots. 830 voted at the polls. Cheryl and her office staff counted those...
Without a doubt, the 2024 election is one for the records. Only once before has a president won in non-consectutive terms. Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 - June 24, 1908) was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, serving from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897.He was the first Democrat to win the presidency after the Civil War. Cleveland was the first person to be elected to two non-consecutive The world has already been reacting for a week. Hopefully the returning Trump...
The October meeting of Flatwillow Homemakers was on October 8 at Ginger’s home. She made a delicious beef stew, and everyone filled in with sides. We had delicious salads and breads and desserts to go along with our stew. Roll call was a fun trivia game of sorts for us. We had to use the first letter of our first name to describe ourselves. It was fun to think about what we thought of ourselves using that one letter. Ginger read the thought for the day titled “A Women’s Poem.” There were no birthdays to celebrate in October. The...
The Lady Rangers brought home the third-place trophy from the Southern C Divisional in Winifred on November 10th. Pictured (left to right) are assistant coach Tori Thomas, Payton Torgerson, Aubree Briggs, Sofia Sheehan, Gracie Lang, Bailey Seaholm, Zurry Moore, McKenzie Smith, Shaylie Ahlgren, Aliyah Lopez, Kadence Nelson, Keli Melton, Carlee Loberg, and head coach Reba...
By: Angie Mozqueda Prevention Specialist Citizen’s Helping Law Enforcement..Possible? In the line of duty, law enforcement officers often experience a range of emotions that reflect the challenges and responsibilities of their roles. Each day presents a unique set of circumstances, requiring officers to navigate high-pressure situations while maintaining public safety and trust. Many officers describe a sense of duty and commitment to their communities, viewing their work as a means of serving and protecting. This dedication often fuels a...
Of course, I was relieved and pleased by the national election outcome, but it wasn't a glorious victory. How can one be satisfied in a country where so many of the electorate disdain the Constitution, not to mention fundamentals of moral behavior right down to the respect of human life? It frightens me. For me, the win was sullied further by an outcome in Montana, where a misguided sub-electorate concluded that a woman should have a (State) Constitutional right to murder her pre-born child, as if, contrary to every result of modern science,...
Embracing Small Business Saturday: Why Shopping Local Matters for our Communities As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We're familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let's not overlook Small Business Saturday—a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique. On this day, shop small and make an impact close to home by supporting the shops, services, and makers in our own backyards. Rural and local businesses face unique pressures. They compete not only with the...
Donald J.Trump won a landslide election against the Progressive Marxist Kamala Harris. Donald J. Trump also won the popular vote the first time a Republican candidate has since Ronald Reagan. November 5th, 2024 will be marked as one of our nation's most historical days in history. Americans not only voted for our sovereignty, closed borders,law and order but our vote gave Washington D.C. a mandate as to the kind of country we wanted and also how we wanted to live in our homeland. Thank you to all patriots who voted against communism.A message...
“Roundup Community Partners is hosting a Community Coffee in collaboration with Musselshell County on November 18th at 530pm at the Musselshell County Central Commons. Come have coffee and Honey Bun’s Hometown Bakery goodies and learn more about the market analysis and reuse renderings for the Wier Building Project! The County’s scope of work includes cleaning up the hazardous materials and stabilizing the building envelope. Once the building is stable and “clean”, an intentional developer will be chosen through a Request for...
Break out the fine China, and prepare for the Thanksgiving family fun, drama, fights, and most importantly, memories that last forever. American culture has a few special occasions that we hold sacred to our families. One such date is Thanksgiving Day. With a focus around the feast, the true reason for the season is Thankfulness and family. Here are ten of the most common and beloved Thanksgiving foods; Turkey, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potatoe Casserole, Green Olives, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie with...
Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Test Kitchen Approved The best foods are sometimes the simplest. Our maple-glazed pork chops, with a sweet, tangy glaze of maple syrup and cider vinegar, come together quickly, and they're so delicious you'll be thinking about making them again before you finish eating. Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each) 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon cornstarch...
This is Wade. He is a Mutt with LDS, (Lazy Dog Syndrome), his favorite thing is naps, snacks, and trips in the car. He cant be bothered to go for walks, as there is sometimes scary noises that make him afraid. He probably needs therapy because every 4th of July he hides for about a week afterwards. He is extremely loved and dare I say, spoiled rotten. Wade is eight years old, and thus needs reading glasses to examine “Pet of the Week” in the Roundup...
