Harlowton News

HELENA - First lady Nancy Schweitzer is unveiling a Harlowton roadside geology marker noting fossils in the area and a local amateur paleontologist.

Idaho National Laboratory has saved about $300,000 so far this year by increasing fuel efficiency, and its energy use has been reduced by a fifth since 2006.

Returning retirees and elderly former residents are a part of a growing population fueling the rise in senior living options in Billings, along with the proximity of quality health care facilities.

Returning retirees and elderly former residents are a part of a growing population fueling the rise in senior living options in Billings, along with the proximity of quality health care facilities.

Montana finished fourth overall in team standings at the National High School Rodeo Finals, held over the weekend in Farmington, N.M. A.J. St.

The Montana Coaches Association has named its coaches of the year for spring sports.

Wherever I travel, I'm always keeping my eyes and ears open in search of two of my favorite things - new hiking paths and good dog stories.

Ackley Lake:Fishing is average. Boaters trolling orange and rainbow Rapalas are doing OK.

Harlowton students were back in the classroom Monday after administrators cancelled school Friday to stop the spread of several illnesses.

From The K-B-L-G News Center... THE OFFICIAL ACTIVATION CEREMONY FOR THE MONTANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD'S NEWEST UNIT IS THIS WEEKEND.

An intestinal virus is blamed for shutting down schools Friday in Harlowton. Wheatland County officials said the virus is not the swine flu.

There was a reported flu scare in Montana Friday -- according to a press release by the Department of Public Health and Human Services two schools were closed today in Wheatland County because of an "outbreak of a virus". The local health department was contacted.

From The K-B-L-G News Center... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS THAT ACCUMULATIONS UP TO AN INCH OR TWO ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE WESTERN FOOTHILLS FROM LIVINGSTON TO HARLOWTON AND JUDITH GAP, AND FROM NYE TO RED LODGE.