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As of Tuesday, December 8, Montana reports a cumulative total of 69,346 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 859 new cases since yesterday, 17,448 active cases, and 51,135 people considered recovered. State officials also report that 2,909 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 479 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 763 Montana deaths attributed to the disease, including 4 in Carter County. Carter County reported 4 active cases of coronavirus on...
Originally constructed as a farm-interchange in 1961, today the Broadus interchange serves as the primary gateway to Miles City. Increased population growth and commercial activity in the area have resulted in traffic volumes that exceed what the original interchange was designed to handle. Folks in Miles City have waited patiently for the completion of the new Broadus Interchange over the last two years. The Broadus Interchange project is a community-driven solution to...
Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation recently announced two grant opportunities for OHV recreational opportunities: the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program and the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program (SMTP). Both grant programs are currently accepting applications. The OHV Program through the Montana State Parks provides grant funding for safety, ethics and education, resource maintenance, protection and improvement projects. Grant awards typically range from $10,000-$20,000 and can be used for safety and...
Very pleasant weather for the final weekend of the big game hunting season drew lots of hunters out to try to punch their tags in southeastern Montana. Hunter traffic was above average at two of the three biological check stations set up Sunday. Hysham Check Station People were getting out enjoying the pleasant weather over the weekend. This was evident by an above-average number of hunting parties passing through the Hysham check station on Sunday, according to Wildlife...
Twelve Montana counties have officially founded the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to advocate for the return of passenger rail service across southern Montana. The finalized joint resolution, fully executed this week, seals the commissioner actions and provides for the appointment of one representative from each county to serve on the authority. Gallatin County was the first to act on July 28, and Powell County the last on Nov. 18. "Counties in Montana have done what has...
As of Tuesday, December 1, Montana reports a cumulative total of 63,205 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,015 new cases since yesterday, 16,157 active cases, and 46,350 people considered recovered. State officials also report that 2,680 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 495 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 698 Montana deaths attributed to the disease, including 4 in Carter County. Carter County reported 5 active cases of coronavirus on...
Small nonfarm businesses in nine Montana counties and neighboring counties in South Dakota and Wyoming are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Sept. 29, 2020. Primary Montana counties: Big Horn and Carter; Neighboring Montana counties: Carbon, Cus...
As we approach the end of 2020 you may be thinking about donating to one of Montana’s charities. Your donation helps these organizations provide critical services and this year many need your help. In addition to helping charities, your donation can earn a tax deduction. It is critical that you have the correct documents with the correct language for your donation to qualify. IRS rules require that the correct documentation be obtained before the earlier of: a. The date you file your return for the year you make the c...
It’s that time of year when thousands of families make the annual trek into the woods to cut their own Christmas tree. The Forest Service is helping to carry on this tradition and make it even easier by offering a new online option for Christmas tree permits available now at www.recreation.gov. Permits are free this season with only a small transaction fee. This fast and easy online option is strongly recommended, as it was created to provide convenience for the public in addition to reducing the risk of exposure to C...
As of Monday, November 23, Montana reports a cumulative total of 56,381 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 677 new cases since yesterday, 16,317 active cases, and 39,450 people considered recovered. State officials also report that 2,377 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 467 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 614 Montana deaths attributed to the disease, including 3 deaths in Carter County. Carter County reported 13 active cases of the virus...
Governor Steve Bullock recently announced that Montana’s unemployment rate declined to 4.9% in October, down from 5.4% in September, due to strong job growth over the month. “As Montana’s economy continues to recover, the health of the economy depends on our ability to reduce the spread of the virus,” said Governor Bullock. “Montanans must take seriously public health measures in order to curb the spread of the virus, and to keep our businesses and schools open and workforce on the job.” Montana’s unemployment growth remain...
Fish Wildlife and Parks has multiple trail grants available. Funds can be used for maintenance, construction and signage, among other things. The deadline to apply for either of these grants is February 1st, 2021. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal-aid program that provides funding for the development, renovation, and maintenance of recreational trails and trailside facilities. Montana's RTP has roughly $1.5 million available for funding, annually. Grant amounts range from $10,000- $100,000, with a 20% match...
As of Tuesday, November 17, Montana reports a cumulative total of 49,398 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,500 new cases since yesterday, 19,750 active cases, and 29,105 people considered recovered. State officials also report that 2,161 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 456 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 543 Montana deaths attributed to the disease, including 3 deaths in Carter County. Carter County reported a total of seven active...
The Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620 traded newfound religious freedom for harsh living conditions being unprepared for the bitter winters of New England. The Plymouth historical organization reports that two or three people died each day during their first two months on land, and only 52 people survived the first year. Even so, today there are an estimated 10 million Americans (and 35 million people worldwide) who descend from those original passengers according...
In a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Governor Steve Bullock enacted more measures in response to the coronavirus. "These are decisions that I don't take lightly, yet they are a necessity," Governor Bullock said. Under the new mandates which take effect on Friday, bars, restaurants, casinos, breweries and distilleries must operate at 50 percent capacity and must close by 10 p.m. Restaurants will be able to serve a maximum of six people per table, down from the current...
As of Tuesday, November 10, Montana reports a cumulative total of 41,151 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,101 new cases since yesterday, 16,816 active cases, and 23,873 people considered recovered. State officials also report that 1,510 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 487 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 462 Montana deaths attributed to the disease, including 3 deaths in Carter County. Carter County last reported coronavirus case...
Severe winter weather shut down two out of three big game check stations in southeastern Montana on Sunday, the last day of antelope rifle season. Poor visibility and icy road conditions prompted FWP to cancel biological check stations at Hysham and Mosby. A check station was held at Ashland on Sunday, but the adverse weather greatly reduced hunter traffic. “The weather was very nice on Saturday, with temperatures reaching the 70s, but Sunday brought rain, freezing rain and snow in the morning with cold and wind, creating a...
As of Tuesday, October 27, Montana reports a cumulative total of 29,346 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 855 new cases since yesterday, 10,060 active cases, and 18,981 patients considered recovered. State officials also report that 1,245 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 350 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 305 Montana deaths attributed to the disease. Carter County reported a total of thirty-six active cases of COVID-19 in the county on...
Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage inductee: Wallace D. 'Wally' McRae District of induction: 3 Wallace D. McRae was born on February 26, 1936, in Miles City, Montana to Don and Kathleen McRae, a pioneer ranching family. The family ranch, Greenleaf Land and Livestock is located on Rosebud Creek south of the town of Colstrip, Montana, and borders the Northern Cheyenne Reservation to the south. His mother was a member of a neighboring pioneer family located a few...
As of Tuesday, October 20, Montana reports a cumulative total of 24,093 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 706 new cases since yesterday, 8,999 active cases, and 14,842 patients considered recovered. State officials also report that 1,055 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 360 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 252 Montana deaths attributed to the disease. Carter County reported a total of twenty-three active cases of COVID-19 in the county on...
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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana has set a November 17, 2020, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program-Classic (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP-EQIP). “NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices t...
As of Tuesday, October 13, Montana reports a cumulative total of 19,611 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 530 new cases since yesterday, 7,774 active cases, and 11,620 patients considered recovered. State officials also report that 911 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 294 patients currently hospitalized. There have been 217 Montana deaths attributed to the disease. The Carter County COVID-19 Task Force reported a total of fifteen active cases of COVID-19...
Make it With Wool district contests around the state of Montana will be taking place in October and November this year. The District 6/7 contest will start at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1 at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Miles City. Entries for the contest are due by October 15. Forms for entry are available through the local extension office. For more information on the district contest, call Christine Keltner at 406-486-5690. The statewide contest will take place December 4-5 in Billings. Statewide information can be found...
With the antelope rifle season a couple weeks away, many folks are gearing up to go afield. There is a new harvest opportunity starting this year: hunters who drew the Region 7 either-sex (007-20) or doe/fawn (007-30) license are eligible to purchase the new 799-30 second doe/fawn license. Unlike the region-wide licenses, however, the 799-30 license is ONLY valid in hunting districts 704 and 705. Antelope numbers are currently robust in the southern portions of hunting...
