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Warning Americans Not To Respond To A Surge Of Scam Road Toll Collection
State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.Read the full Article
Fraud Red Flags And How To Report Fraud
Rocky Mountain Development: Fraud Red Flags and how to report FraudRead the full Article
Big Sky Culinary Classes & Catering Dinners
Big Sky Culinary Classes and Catering will be starting gourmet dinners, once again, at The Lodge in Townsend!Read the full Article
The Johnson Schoolhouse
The Johnson Schoolhouse was the second school building to serve the Confederate Gulch area residents. The first school was the Confederate School located further up Confederate Gulch. When Diamond City and placer mining in Confederate Gulch waned ranching and farming became the dominant industry.Read the full Article
County Voter Information On Sheriff's Department Mill Levy
In an effort to bolster law enforcement services and address growing public safety needs, a proposed mill levy of 39.93 mills for the Sheriff's Office is being considered by voters in the county. This mill levy would be a continuation of the measure passed five years ago, which initially provided essential funding for the Sheriff's Office.Read the full Article
County Proposes Solid Waste Assessment Fee Schedule
Broadwater County Public Works Director TJ Graveley presented a draft resolution establishing parameters for setting the number of solid waste assessments county businesses are assigned on their annual property tax bills.Read the full Article
Broadwater Connect: Meet Your Community Night
Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? Want to connect with local organizations making a difference? Mark your calendar for Broadwater Connect: Meet Your Community Night on March 25—an evening dedicated to bringing Broadwater County together for networking, support, and civic engagement.Read the full Article
Three Tips To Avoid Medicare Scams And Fraud
Follow these 3 tips to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and scams:Read the full Article
Rising Residential Property Taxes
The Montana Legislature’s ongoing effort to make a meaningful and long-term dent in the state’s rising residential property taxes rolled across the House floor this week, as three major tax bills advanced to the Senate.Read the full Article
Legislature Advances A Slate Of Proposed Improvements To Education Funding
As public schools continue to face financial hardships, state lawmakers are pitching a raft of ideas to expand and enhance support for classroom instruction and infrastructure.Read the full Article
Reach Higher Montana Launches Annual Design-a-sticker, Win-a-scholarship Competition
Reach Higher Montana Launches Annual Design-A-Sticker, Win-A-Scholarship Competition Participating students can win one of nine scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500.Read the full Article
St. Peter’s Health Named A 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
St. Peter’s Health is proud to be recognized once again as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This prestigious award highlights outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals, based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX.Read the full Article
PSC Votes To Lower Northwestern Energy’s Electricity Rates
The commission’s decision also incorporates a modest increase in natural gas rates.Read the full Article
Republicans, Democrats Float Ideas To Lower Home Property Taxes
Policy pitches aimed at next year’s legislative session come after last year’s tax spike and before this fall’s election.Read the full Article
Homeowners Have Till Oct. 1 To Apply For Second Montana Property Tax Rebate
Montana homeowners have until Oct. 1 to apply for the second of two rounds of property tax rebates authorized by last year’s Montana Legislature, potentially getting as much as $675 back on their 2023 tax bill.Read the full Article
Landowners Have Until March 15 To Apply For PALA And UPL Programs
Landowners have until March 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program.Read the full Article
East Helena City Council Establishes A C-PACE Program
The East Helena City Council has established a C-PACE program in the City of East Helena, which will provide financial assistance to most industries including farms, commercial office buildings, nonprofit organizations (including places of worship), and multi-tenant buildings who wish to invest in energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects.Read the full Article
Hunter And Bowhunter Education Events Scheduled In Southwestern Montana
In-person classes offer hands-on learning opportunities for new hunters BOZEMAN – Hunter and Bowhunter Education events have been scheduled in several locations throughout southwestern Montana. Many of these classes are or will soon be open for registration.Read the full Article
Legislative Update
As we are nearly halfway through the legislative session, there are several important bills that Broadwater County residents need to be aware of - particularly those concerning property taxes and water management.Read the full Article
Good Neighbor Award Surprises Recipient At Ag Day Dinner
Phil Knaub looked surprised when Conservation District President Dallas Diehl called him to the podium at the annual Ag Day Dinner Saturday night. After listening to a litany of outstanding service to his Forest Service job and his community, Knaub walked away with the 2025 Good Neighbor Award.Read the full Article
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