Dawson County planning board proposed regulations may affect wind energy
Some eastern Montana landowners have been proposing regulations that could affect wind turbine development in that area with structures more than 600 feet tall. The planning board in Dawson County has voted to recommend regulations that may determine where those projects and other structures can be built.
Governor Gianforte To Continue 56 County Tour in Granite County
Governor Greg Gianforte will continue his fifth annual 56 County Tour this afternoon in Granite County visiting Drummond Schools ahead of the upcoming first day of school. This year he signed the STARS Act into law to invest over $100 million to boost starting teacher pay and last August sent a letter to encourage school districts to adopt cell phone-free policies. He’ll discuss the impact of these initiatives with teachers in Drummond.
Glacier National Park Visitor Trends
The latest statistics from the National Park Service show 1,688,074 visitors have come through the gates at Glacier National Park. That’s 28,000 more than last year which is 2.3% percent ahead of 2024. The visitation record was set in 2017 with more than 3.3 million people.
Montana Ranks in 2025’s Top 20 Hardest-Working States in America – WalletHub Study
With Americans working an average of over 1,800 hours a year today the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2025’s Hardest-Working States in America. It ranks Montana 16th across ten key metrics. The data set ranges from average workweek hours to share of workers with multiple jobs to annual volunteer hours per resident.
Dawson County planning board proposed regulations may affect wind energy
Some eastern Montana landowners have been proposing regulations that could affect wind turbine development in that area with structures more than 600 feet tall. The planning board in Dawson County has voted to recommend regulations that may determine where those projects and other structures can be built.
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This evening the Kalispell City Council will discuss a request from Peterson Elementary School to build a parking and loading area along Second Street West when it meets in City Hall at 7. Authorizing the short-term parking lot requires a city code change and the bus and student loading areas require permits.
As the new school year begins Montana State University is taking steps to make textbooks more affordable and accessible for its students. Initiatives such as Open Education Resources and the Inclusive Access models have already helped reduce the cost of textbooks. Efforts from the MSU library and bookstore aim to provide resources that help students succeed without breaking the bank.
The Laurel Police Protective Association is in the process of fundraising $3,600 for 15 new bulletproof vests for the Laurel Police Department. Officers are currently working with SHIELD616 and the new vests will all be from donations.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has announced the start of the antelope 900 shoulder hunting season, offering hunters a chance to get some early season experience although it comes with specific restrictions. Hunting is limited to archery, and only certain sections of private land are open for this activity. In addition to the antelope season the elk shoulder season has also started.
It’s a new era on the football field in Hardin and Lodge Grass. The two schools both located in Big Horn County and separated by roughly 35 miles of Interstate 90 have combined this year to form a co-op in football and will play in the Eastern A Conference as the Hardin-Lodge Grass Bulldogs. Their first game this year is Friday afternoon at 5 when they host Stevensville in Hardin.
