MONTANA HEADLINE NEWS, 08/27 The Remington Fire started last Wednesday northeast of Leiter Wyoming and so far it has burned around 200,000 acres across 42 miles and three counties in southeastern Montana. Pat Dennis with Rosebud County Disaster and Emergency Services told Northern Ag Network’s Brett McCrae that while the fire isn’t...
Last Logs at Pyramid Mtn Lumber
MONTANA HEADLINE NEWS, 08/26 Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake has completed finishing all lumber production. Family Owned and Operated Since 1949 the oldest surviving family owned and operated lumber mill in Montana is closing its doors citing a lack of staffing and a decreased value of lumber. The company had employed roughly 100 people...
Election Laws, EPA Overreach, New Fire Starts
MONTANA HEADLINE NEWS, 08/23 The Montana Secretary of State’s Office completed the 2024 general election ballot certification Thursday and voters will be able to cast their choice for or against Constitutional Initiatives 126, 127 ,and 128. The state’s election website has been updated with the certified ballot issues and a list of...
“Coop”eration May Be the Key to Securing Infrastructure Funding
Montana electric coops are eagerly awaiting the federal government rules that will determine numerous funding programs through the infrastructure bill. According to Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA), there are numerous programs being developed that will be of great benefit to the coops: ...