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Articles from the June 30, 2024 edition


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  • Dalton Mountain Road Bridge closing for reconstruction July 8

    News Release, MDTY|Updated Jul 5, 2024

    Starting on July 8, the Montana Department of Transportation and Sletten Construction, in cooperation with Lewis and Clark County, will close the Dalton Mountain Road Bridge for demolition and reconstruction. During the closure, traffic will be detoured around the project site on Herrin Lake Road and Stemple Pass Road. The detour length is approximately 11 miles, bridge end to bridge end. Detour directions from the north side of the Dalton Mountain Road Bridge: Head north on D...

  • Obituary : Shirley Getten

    Updated Jul 5, 2024

    Shirley "Shirl" Ann Getten earned her wings on June 16, 2024, after a brief illness at Billings Clinic, surrounded by her children. A current resident of Great Falls, Mont., Shirley was born Oct. 9, 1946, at home in Blaine County, Montana, to Fred Emil Hockhalter & Clara Agnes Turney Hockhalter. She was the fourth of ten children. Raised on their family farm, Shirley had many great memories and adventures with her siblings. She graduated from Harlem High School in 1964....

  • How gas prices have changed in Montana in the last week

    Stacker|Updated Jul 1, 2024

    Gas prices, up several cents per gallon on average over the last week, could rise even more next week as AAA anticipates a record number of travelers will hit the road. Over 60 million drivers may be on the roads during the travel period around Independence Day this year (June 29 to July 7), a 4.8% jump from last year, according to the association's latest travel forecast. AAA noted that this is the first time it has included two weekends in the holiday's travel period. That r...

  • Agenda: Lincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting

    Updated Jul 1, 2024

    Lincoln Lewis & Clark Sewer District Board Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 6:00 pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3.Public 4. Review of Minutes a. Meeting 06/4/2024 b. Meeting 06/18/2024 5. Review Financial Reports a. All checks, ledgers, credit cards, statements, quick books must be delivered b. Restricted account balance of last working day. c. New operation Account 6. Managers Report a. Yearly report and financial report to be submitted to the State 7. Old Business a. Finance status and new operations. b. Posting of...

  • Op-Ed: Why has Montana's energy fallen behind?

    Karin Kirk, Bozeman, Mont.|Updated Jul 1, 2024

    ready for electric vehicles. Sen. Usher is correct that Montana's electricity system has fallen behind, leaving us unprepared for modern technologies. Sen. Usher noted that Montana's power grid is strained. I suppose one solution would be to never add any new electricity uses so we can preserve our precarious status quo. But other states are taking a different approach: they're improving their grids to get ready for the new ways we Americans are using energy. Compared to...

  • Celebrate the Fouth of July on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

    News Release, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest|Updated Jul 1, 2024

    HELENA, Mont., July 2, 2024 - With nearly 2.9 million acres to explore and over 30 developed campgrounds to choose from, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is a great place to celebrate Fourth of July. Many people and animal companions are sensitive to the sounds of fireworks, so national forests can be an excellent escape to find peace and connection. The Forests are also part of the heritage of this country that we celebrate this Fourth. Before you head out, here...