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Report touts economic benefits of increased river access

Map shows 163 miles of access gaps on the Lower Yellowstone River between Hysham and Sidney.

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 12:00am

Report touts economic benefits of increased river access

Investing in improved Yellowstone River access, recreation infrastructure and wildlife habitat along the river corridor between Hysham and Fairview can attract new businesses, improve quality of life...

Kicking off the holiday season

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 12:00am

Kicking off the holiday season

The 2022 Christmas Season kicked off in Forsyth Tuesday f with a celebration in Forsyth on Tuesday with the activities at the Rosebud County Fairgrounds, including the Festival of Trees, crafting...

Community college presidents make their pitch to legislators

Sen. Ken Bogner and Custer County Commissioner Jason Strouf shake hands and speak before the Legislative Luncheon yesterday afternoon at Miles Community College began.
Photo/Miles City Star

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 12:00am

Community college presidents make their pitch to legislators

Miles Community College (MCC) and Montana Senator Ken Bogner (District 19) were host to the Legislative Luncheon this afternoon on the MCC campus. The luncheon was led by Bogner and provided an...

‘Cats soar past Griz in local food drives

Forsyth Elementary Students collected 881 food items in the “Brawl of the Wild” food drive Nov. 14-18, to benefit the local food pantry.
Submitted Photos

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 12:00am

'Cats soar past Griz in local food drives

Forsyth Elementary School held a 'Brawl of the Wild' Cat/Griz food drive during the week of November 14-18. Students, staff, and community members were encouraged to donate canned goods to be given...

Student Council drive nets over 1,000 food items

Student Council drive nets over 1,000 food items
The Forsyth Student Council, left, also sponsored a Food Drive during Cat/Griz week. Donated items will go to the FCCLA sponsored 'Weekend Backpack program' as well as the local Food Pantry. The Cat fans brought in 633 items and the Griz fans 387 for a total of 1,020 food items!! Currently, Mariska Fulton packs 41 bags for the weekend backpack program, so this will help for a few weeks. Donations of non-perishable food or cash are always welcome to assist the Weekend Backpack program and many of the K-12 students.

Thu, 11/24/2022 - 12:00am

Student Council drive nets over 1,000 food items

Submitted photo

TOP HEADLINES

New treasure trove of local history on display at museum

08/18/2022 - 12:00am
It’s hot out for man and beast

08/18/2022 - 12:00am
Duck Days to kick off Friday in Forsyth

08/18/2022 - 12:00am
Aggressive deer of concern in Colstrip

08/18/2022 - 12:00am
Work mapping coal seam fires continues in ‘rough country’

08/18/2022 - 12:00am
Congressmen visit Colstrip, wind farm

08/11/2022 - 12:00am
‘A heckuva rodeo’

07/21/2022 - 12:00am
Big Sky Games champions!

07/14/2022 - 12:00am
4-H’ers contributing to Colstrip Beautification Project

07/14/2022 - 12:00am
Rosebud-Treasure County Fair kicks off Wednesay

07/14/2022 - 12:00am
Sumatra once a thriving part of northwest Rosebud County

07/14/2022 - 12:00am
Hysham celebrates the 4th

07/07/2022 - 12:00am
Chief’s Powwow held

07/07/2022 - 12:00am
Colstrip bear is monitored

07/07/2022 - 12:00am
Prime Rental Auto and Recreation opens in Forsyth

07/07/2022 - 12:00am

forsyth weather forecast

NEWS

12/01/2022 - 12:00am

Tips offered to avoid being a victim of holiday scams

Montanans urged to report scamsto tDepartment of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen is reminding Montanans to be aware of common scams, which tend to increase during the holiday season, as they begin...

Montana Dateline

The benefits of gratitude

Ranchers encouraged to attend Stockgrowers' convention

November is Adoption Month in Montana and nationally

School Activities

COMMUNITY

Veterans Day Powwow

11/17/2022 - 12:00am

Veterans Day Powwow

A Veterans Day Powwow was held on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation to honor the veterans there.

A dance for veterans

Pages from the Past

Montanans reminded of increased WIC benefits

Rosebud School Menu

Halloween celebrated

EDITORIAL

God’s judgment overrules

12/01/2022 - 12:00am

God's judgment overrules

Biblical records indicate an alarming and recurring undercurrent of idol worship within the family of God's chosen people... the Israelites of the distant past. Over and over, we read the warnings and admonitions given through the prophets to the...

This holiday, thankful for Montana

We're ready for broadband connectivity

Beautiful luminaries honoring our dear ones will be missed

What actual respect for marriage looks like

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

OBITUARIES

Bonnie Carey

12/01/2022 - 12:00am

Bonnie Carey, age 86, of Forsyth passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Billings Clinic in Billings. Bonnie was born in Ewing, Nebraska on July 1, 1936, at the home of her Grandma Clossen. She was the 2nd daughter of Mick and Pearl True...

Roger Mullin, 68

Patricia Mereness, 83

Kenneth Sweedland, 80

Sherry Lee Taurman, 74