WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will publish proposed changes to two regulations to implement new authorities the Forest Service received through the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018—also known as the 2018 Farm Bill—and the 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The legislation gives the USDA Forest Service direction and new tools to improve forest conditions, services, and safety on and around national forests and gr

Lady Prospectors def. Twin Bridges, 3-2 TWIN BRIDGES – The Granite Lady Prospectors played a tough match against the Falcons in Twin Bridges and survived a five-set marathon to emerge with a 25-15, 25-13, 24-26, 25-23, 15-7 win. Granite collected 39 team kills with Asha Comings leading the way with nine. Shelby Struna had 15 of Granite’s 29 assists and tied Comings with 11 defensive digs. Amanda Hill and Reece Pitcher had three blocks apiece and Alexis Phillips was tops in se

THOMPSON FALLS – A bigger team and a relentless ground game proved to be the undoing of the Flint Creek Titans Friday night as they lost to the Blue Hawks of Thompson Falls, 64-24. When asked after the game what his assessment of the game was, Titan Head Coach Mike Cutler put it simply. “The better team won. Their size was too much.” Flint Creek had played teams with bigger players before, but overcame it with superior technique and coaching adjustments. But Friday was differ

Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: October 1, 2019

GRANITE COUNTY – For Flint Creek Week 5 of the 8-man football season will probably seem a lot like the postseason. When the Titans and their fans roll into Thompson Falls Friday night, they’ll be playing a top-ranked team in the Blue Hawks in a game that will have a one-and-done atmosphere and it will be more than chilly. In other words, pretty much another typical night on the grid iron for the boys in green and black. But before we break down the two teams, let’s looks at t

GRANITE COUNTY – Saturday morning may find residents of Granite County and the surrounding area waking up to a winter wonderland. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the northern and eastern portions of Granite County. The watch was issued Wednesday and included the major destinations in the county except Philipsburg. According to the NWS, residents throughout the county could see snow accumulations from 16 to 25 inches and wind gusts up to

DILLON — You may soon be asked about your visit to the forest. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF is beginning a yearlong study of recreation use on the Forest. Employees conducting the survey will be wearing bright orange vests near a sign that says “Traffic Survey Ahead.” These folks are waiting to talk to you, so please pull over for an interview. Employees want to know about your visit to the National Forest. All information you give is confidential and the survey is volunta

HELENA - Join BOW and the Teller Wildlife Refuge for a Women's Waterfowl Weekend November 9-10, 2019. The perfect opportunity for women who want to learn to hunt waterfowl! The weekend will include a day of sessions on duck identification, duck calling, gear, shotgun handling, and duck processing and cooking all from our amazing team of instructors. Following educational sessions will be the opportunity for a Sunday morning hunt on Teller with our instructors. For more

Helena, MT — The Governor’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council is convening for its first meeting next month in Helena. The council will gather Oct. 3-4 at the Kleffner Ranch, 305 Montana Highway 518, in East Helena. The meeting is open to the public. The inaugural meeting will cover the objectives and structure of the council and set the stage for the group’s work over the next year. The meeting will feature presentations on grizzly bear biology and ecology, management, and