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County Is Doing Safety Upgrades

The county is in the process of upgrading safety for residents and employees.
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Road Classifications in Montana: County vs. Private

Montana’s wide-open spaces are stitched together by all kinds of roads – some public, some private, and some that fall in between. Whether you're a landowner, developer or just trying to figure out who’s responsible for fixing that bumpy patch of road, understanding the differences between county roads, private roads, and private roads open to public use can save a lot of confusion.
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Montana Stockgrowers Disappointed In Scotus's Corner Crossing Case Decision

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) expressed disappointment October 20 with the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to not hear a crucial corner crossing case.
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FWP reaffirms position on corner-crossing in Montana

HELENA – In light of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to take up the Federal District Court decision on corner crossing in Wyoming, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Director Christy Clark reaffirmed the agency’s position on the issue Monday.
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Local food pantries hustle to fill potential SNAP void

The federal shutdown and ongoing lawsuits have scrambled plans for food aid in November. Montanans are trying to fill the gaps.
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Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025

RESOLUTION 2025-2026 Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 The residents of Broadwater County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces.
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Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District

The Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) is in southern Broadwater County. Created by resolution in 2019, there has been some misunderstanding about the district since its inception. The unfortunate timing of COVID derailed the Wheatland TEDD’s initial potential as an economic development engine. But conditions are now good for regaining momentum.
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Election Officials to reject mail ballots without voters’ birth years

Election officials say they’re doing outreach to give voters a chance to fix rejected ballots.
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Student finds success, opportunity through Nursing Scholars Edge Direct Entry Program

When Caitlin Olson researched nursing programs as a senior at Broadwater High School, two things drew her to Montana Technological University’s Sherry Lesar School of Nursing: reputation and affordability.
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Phishing Attempt Targeting Grant Applicants

The Montana Department of Commerce was recently made aware of a phishing scheme targeting potential grant applicants by an individual claiming to work for Commerce. As a reminder, grant and loan applications are only considered if submitted to the Montana Grants and Loans Portal.
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2025 field season wraps up for trout and river recreation research in southwestern Montana

FWP and MSU continue partnering on four studies
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Townsend has a new state champion!

Junior Kyla Meissner won the Class B Cross-Country state championship this past Saturday in Missoula. She took the lead before the first turn and didn’t look back, clocking a time of 19:32, twenty seconds ahead of her closest competitor, Della Sebring from Manhattan.
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DPHHS Encourages Montanans to Prepare for Respiratory Illness this Fall and Winter

As Montana approaches the colder months and the start of another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) urges all Montanans to take preventative measures to defend against COVID-19, influenza (flu), pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Thousands of pounds of pork bound for Montana food banks

The delivery was made possible by Producer Partnership, the country’s only USDA-inspected, nonprofit livestock processing facility.
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This will be the Final Fishing Report sent out for the 2025 fishing season.

This will be the Final Fishing Report sent out for the 2025 fishing season. We will begin sending out reports for the 2026 Ice Fishing Season as soon as the ice on our local reservoirs is safe to be out on.
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77,000 Montanans could lose access to food assistance

77,000 Montanans could lose access to food assistance if government shutdown continues. The federal government recently directed states to stop issuing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits in November.
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Accident On Main Street

On October 22, 2025 at approximately 11:32 AM, Broadwater County Dispatch received a call about a rollover on Broadway. The accident was reported at Broadway and Oak.
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Superintendent Hedalen Directs Montana School Districts to Be Compliant with State and Federal Laws

In response to ongoing media coverage and public concern regarding ideological activism in public schools, including in Montana, Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen sent a formal letter to all Montana school districts directing them to be in compliance with state and federal laws.
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Economic Summit

The second annual Big Sky, Big Future Economic Summit took place last week in Bozeman. Co-hosted by Governor Gianforte and the Montana Chamber of Commerce, the one-day event was packed with renowned keynote speakers, nationwide business leaders, and state and federal lawmakers.
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NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. advance plans to merge

Companies request approval from Montana Public Service Commission to merge.
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Montana 250th Commission

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