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A new wildfire, named the Timber Butte fire, was reported this afternoon east of Dell, MT in the Timber Butte area, northwest of Dixon mountain. The fire is approximately 1,062 acres and was first reported as visible smoke near Little Water Canyon at approximately 3:00 p.m. The fire is actively burning on all flanks, with torching, crowning and running through sagebrush. The fire is burning on land managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. The fire is burning in a remote area within the Hidden Pasture Creek Wilderness Area. For public safety, the forest is asking people to stay out of the area and away from Forest Road 1829, as increased fire equipment is expected. Initial attack resources are on scene. Additional resources including multiple engines, hand crew, smoke jumpers, and aircraft are en route.

DILLON, MT  – A new fire has been reported on the west side of I-15 near Little Water, before Dell. The fire is currently known as the Timber Butte Fire  and, as of now, WildCad reports it at approximately 10 acres  with 0% containment . Updated WildCad reporting fire at 800 acres as of 7PM 09/02 Update 7:47 pm 1062 acres. Responders are on scene working to contain the blaze, and we will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Notice of Public Meeting Notice is hereby given of the East Bench Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The board will meet at the district office. • Call to Order • New Business • Old Business • Pay Bills • Adjourn

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Thursday, September 4th, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Planning Board Meeting AGENDA   A.   Call Meeting to Order B.   Review and Approval of July 14 th , 2025 Meeting Minutes C.    Current Growth Policy Update 1. Review Future Land Use Map D.  Review Draft Downtown Master Plan E.   Update on County Planning Board Activities F.   Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the            Jurisdiction of the Planning Board. G.  Adjournment               Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528,  allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245 .     Planning Board Members:       Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Raymond Graham, Dan Nye, Ed Mooney, Michael Saunders, Maria Emmer-Aanes

All-around cowboy:  Macon Murphy, $2,122, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Will Norstrom, 89 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' Mustard, $3,560 2. Weston Timberman, 86, $2,730 3. Cole Reiner, 84.5, $2,017 4. Cooper Bennett, 84, $1,305 5. Richmond Champion, 83.5, $831 6. Daxtyn Feild, 83, $593 7. Kade Berry, 81, $475 8. Mason Stuller, 80, $356 Steer wrestling: 1. Michael Bates Jr., 3.9 seconds, $2,097 2. Ross Mosher, 4.2, $1,824 3. (tie) Mason Couch, Newt Novich and Jaden Whitman, 45, $1,277 each 6. (tie) LJ Albisu and Bode Spring, 4.8, $593 each 8. Kolby Bignell, 5.1, $182 Team roping: 1. (tie) Clint Summers/Jade Corkill and Brady Tryan/Calgary Smith, 4.6 seconds, $2,309 each; 3. Aaron Tsinigine/Coleby Payne, 4.9, $1,876 4. Howard Hutchings/Scott Lauaki, 5.0, $1,587 5. (tie) Billy Bob Brown/Blaine Vick and Quinton Parchman/Sid Sporer, 5.1, $1,371 each 7. Brenten Hall/Kaden Profili, 5.3, $1,154; 8. Colby Siddoway/Colter Buttars, 5.4, $1,010 9. Ian Austiguy/Sam Levine, 5.8, $866 10. Clay Robertson/Jade Gardner, 5.9, $577 Saddle bronc riding: 1. Damian Brennan, 88.5 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' Pt Barnum, $3,779 2. Brody Wells, 88, $2,897 3. Jake Watson, 86, $2,141 4. (tie) Lavern Borntreger and Sage Newman, 84.5, $1,134 each 6. Liam Pauley, 84, $630 7. Tanner Butner, 82.5, $504 8. Warwick Southern, 81.5, $378 Tie-down roping: 1. Haven Meged, 8.6 seconds, $2,638 2. (tie) Dillon Hahnkamp and Macon Murphy, 9.2, $2,122 each 4. Marcos Costa, 9.9, $1,606 5. Rylee Rogers, 10.0, $1,261 6. Nathan Ruth, 10.2, $917 7. (tie) Bryce Bott and Daxton Hill, 10.6, $401 each Barrel racing: 1. Heather Crowley, 17.50 seconds, $1,946 2. Tayla Moeykens, 17.51, $1,668 3. Ashley Day, 17.79, $1,390 4. (tie) Taylor Gardner and Tara Stimpson, 17.87, $1,066 each 6. Brittney Sporer, 17.90, $741 7. Valee Miller, 17.94, $556 8. Michaela Robertson, 17.98, $371 9. Celie Salmond, 18.03, $278 10. (tie) Becky Fuson and Abigail Knight, 18.05, $93 each Bull riding: 1. Gavin Knutson, 86 points on Brookman Rodeo's Boone, $5,934; 2. Trey Kimzey, 70, $5,158; no other qualified rides. (all totals include ground money). Total payoff: $96,068.

The winners of this years parade are: 1st - Premier Plumbing  2nd - The Notch PT 3rd - BCHS Volleyball    Honorable mention:  Stockman Bank Lakeland Feed Cottonwood Meadows

Bareback riding leaders: 1. Will Norstrom, 89 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' Mustard; 2. Weston Timberman, 86; 3. Cole Reiner, 84.5; 4. Richmond Champion, 83.5; 5. Kade Berry, 81; 6. Mason Stuller, 80. Steer wrestling leaders: 1. Ross Mosher, 4.2 seconds; 2. (tie) Mason Couch and Jaden Whitman, 4.5 each; 4. (tie) LJ Albisu and Bode Spring, 4.8 each; 6. Kolby Bignell, 5.1. Team roping leaders: 1. Clint Summers/Jade Corkill, 4.6 seconds; 2. Aaron Tsinigine/Coleby Payne, 4.9; 3. Howard Hutchings/Scott Lauaki, 5.0; 4. (tie) Billy Bob Brown/Blaine Vick and Quinton Parchman/Sid Sporer, 5.1 each; 6. Colby Siddoway/Colter Buttars, 5.4. Saddle bronc riding leaders: 1. Warwick Southern, 81.5 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' Badger Mountain; 2. Roper Kiesner, 81; 3. (tie) T.W. Flowers and Garrett Varilek, 78 each; 5. Alan Gobert, 73; 6. Quanah Glade, 72. Tie-down roping leaders: 1. (tie) Dillon Hahnkamp and Macon Murphy, 9.2 seconds each; 3. Marcos Costa, 9.9; 4. Rylee Rogers, 10.0; 5. Bryce Bott, 10.6; 6. (tie) Pecos Tatum and Cash Trexler, 11.0 each. Barrel racing leaders: 1. Heather Crowley, 17.50 seconds; 2. (tie) Taylor Gardner and Tara Stimpson, 17.87 each; 4. Valee Miller, 17.94; 5. Michaela Robertson, 17.98; 6. Celie Salmond, 18.03. Bull riding leaders: 1. Gavin Knutson, 86 points on Brookman Rodeo's Boone; no other qualified rides. Stock contractor: Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics. Sub-Contractors: Brookman Rodeo and Five Star Rodeo.

Montana Technological University’s SAE Baja Club is inviting the community to the Throttle and Gears Auto Meet on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  The event will take place at 1440 W Park St., Butte. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with a $15 car entry fee and free admission for all spectators. The event will feature a variety of vehicles, 50/50 tickets, and an opportunity to connect with the students behind Montana Tech’s nationally competitive off-road racing team. The SAE Baja Club designs and builds an off-road vehicle from scratch each year. It’s a project that takes between 500–600 hours. The team then takes the vehicle to competition, where it undergoes rigorous performance and endurance challenges. While the work is hands-on and demanding, it’s also a major financial commitment. The club relies on sponsorships and community support to cover the cost of materials, registration, and travel to competitions. Registration alone costs $1,700. Proceeds from the event will go toward the 2026 competition. Anyone interested in entering their car in the September 6 meet can register on-site starting at 9 a.m. The club welcomes both vehicle owners and spectators to come out, enjoy the show, and support Montana Tech’s Baja team. For more information, click here.

UMW Sports Press Release BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana Western's Harrison Silverio and Olivia Heiner were the top Bulldog finishers at the MSU Bobcat Twilight Friday evening in Bozeman. Silverio clocked a 17:22.6 to finish 50th out of 84 competitors in the men's 5k. Heiner ran a 20:58.4 to take 46th out of 75 runners in the women's 5k. "It was good to see both teams race today, and I think for the most part everyone raced well through the first 3k," head coach Taylor Grove said. "I am hoping to work on finishing strong through the last half of the race in the coming weeks. We have three weeks of training before our next race, so this was just a starting place, and I think we are in a good spot for the beginning of the season." The other finishers on the men's side included Brant Heiner (54th, 17:48.4), Brody Henry (57th, 18:01.0), Kreg Butler (60th, 18:12.7), Cael Thilmony (61st, 18:13.1), Tristan Von Bargen (68th, 18:44.1), Noah Rovente (71st, 19:24.3), Bridger Wheeler (73rd, 19:31.7), and Mason Lynch (75th, 19:39.4). Thilmony, Van Bargen, and Lynch all made their collegiate debuts. On the women's side, Justene Santi (59th, 22:02.3), Ashley Murnion (71st, 25:06.31), and Kylee Wyatt (74th, 28:02.9) rounded out the Bulldog finishers. It marked a collegiate debut for Murnion. LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs next take the course at the Montana Open Sept. 19.

One of my favorite parts of the Beaverhead County Fair has to be the Mutton Busting! Enjoy today's photo gallery, packed with action from this exciting event, along with a few photos from this morning’s festivities.

UMW Sports Press Release LEWISTON, Idaho. –  The Montana Western volleyball team (1-4) fell to Walla Walla (2-1) 3-0 Friday in its opening match of the Hells Canyon Grand Invitational. MATCH SUMMARY Walla Walla The Wolves came out firing in the first set, quickly opening up a seven-point lead. The Bulldogs couldn't cut the lead to fewer than six, and Walla Walla took the opener 25-16. The second frame was a much tighter affair, with UMW leading by as many as three midways through the set. However, a 10-1 run by the opposition saw them go back up five, and eventually take set two 25-21. In the final game, Walla Walla got the jump on the Bulldogs early once again, and completed the sweep 25-17 LEADERBOARD Jordan Olson topped the team in kills with six, followed by Savana Warburton and Kennedy Lingenfelter with five apiece. Megan Hardman tied for the game-best in aces (three). Taylor Petersen paced the offense with 17 assists. Jaiden Perez , Olson, and Lingenfelter each recorded 4.0 blocks. Morgyn Harrison got it done defensively with 11 digs on the day. SPLIT BOX Montana Western out-blocked Walla Walla 8-6 in the match, but the Wolves held the advantage in kills (48-29), aces (6-5), assists (46-25), and digs (45-33). LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs are back on the court tomorrow for a pair of matches against Arizona Christian (10 a.m. ET/ 11 a.m. MT) and LC State (2 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. MT)

DILLON, MT  – The Dillon Beavers opened their football season on a high note, but ultimately fell to the Billings Central Rams, 64-28, in a game marked by big plays and momentum shifts. The Beavers got off to a strong start with a 72-yard punt return for a touchdown by Paxton Puyer , which put them on the scoreboard early. They kept the lead through the first quarter, holding a 20-7 advantage into the second quarter. However, Billings Central took over the second quarter, with their offense dominating and outscoring Dillon in each quarter. The Rams' relentless attack proved too much for the Beavers’ defense, and they pulled away to secure the season-opening victory.

We’ve spent the last two days capturing the highlights and vibrant energy of this year’s Beaverhead County Fair. From colorful rides to talented exhibitors, the fair is a true showcase of our community’s spirit. There’s still plenty of time to visit the fairgrounds and experience all the fun and festivities before the event wraps up. Scroll through our photo gallery to see the best moments so far!

UMW Sports Press Release DILLON, Mont. –  The UMW cross country team opens its 2025 season at the MSU Bobcat Twilight Friday evening at Dyche Field in Bozeman. The men's race is set to begin at 7 p.m. MT with the women's following at 7:25 p.m. MT. ON YOUR MARK… SET… Competing on the men's side for Montana Western are Brant Heiner , Brody Henry , Mason Lynch , Noah Rovente , Harrison Silverio , Cael Thilmony , Tristen Von Bargen, and Bridger Wheeler . Taking the course for the women's squad are Olivia Heiner , Justene Santi , Ashley Murnion , and Kylee Wyatt . MEET THE COMPETITION The field consists on nine teams, including Carroll, Dawson CC, Montana, Montana State, MSUB, MSU-Northern, Montana Tech, Providence, and UMW. PRESEASON RANKINGS In the 2025 Frontier Conference Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Poll, the men's team was tabbed eighth while the women landed seventh. Carroll and Montana Tech were picked first in the men's and women's polls, respectively. SEASON PREVIEW The Bulldogs will compete in a total of five regular-season meets. Aside from the Bobcat Twilight, they will see action at the Montana Open (Sept. 19), the Bengal Invitational (Oct. 3), the YellowJackets/ Battlin' Bears Open (Oct. 10), and the Blazing Tiger Invite (Oct. 25). The 2025 FC Championships will take place Nov. 8 in Billings, Mont.

UMW Sports Press Release DILLON, Mont. –  The Montana Western volleyball team (1-3) travels to Lewiston, Idaho to take part in the Hells Canyon Grand Invitational Friday and Saturday (Aug. 29-30). The Bulldogs will face off against Walla Walla, Arizona Christian, and tournament host LC State.  SCHEDULE  Friday, Aug. 29 Match 1 vs. Walla Walla – 2 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. MT | Watch Live | Live Stats Saturday, Aug. 30 Match 2 vs. Arizona Christian – 10 a.m. PT/ 11 am MT | Watch Live | Live Stats Match 3 at LC State – 2 pm PT/ 3 pm MT | Watch Live | Live Stats  LAST TIME OUT  UMW faced some tough competition in its first tournament of 2025, going 1-3 at the Palm Beach Juniors Classic hosted by Keiser. The Bulldogs earned their first win of the campaign with a 3-0 sweep over Saint Francis but were beaten by IU East (0-3), Taylor (0-3) and Keiser (0-3).  BULLDOG BEAT  Montana Western has tallied 118 kills, 109 assists, 20 service aces, 162 digs, and 27 blocks thus far in 2025. The team's best tally in kills (33), assists (30), and blocks (10.0) came in the win over Saint Francis. UMW recorded a season-high 51 digs against Keiser and a season-best nine aces against Taylor. Jordan Olson leads the charge offensively for the Bulldogs, ranking first in kills (25), kills per set (2.08), and total attacks (78). Kennedy Lingenfelter (22, 1.83) and Savana Warburton (20, 1.67) sit second and third in kills and kills per set, respectively. Megan Hardman and Taylor Petersen share the team-lead in assists with 41 apiece while Jayda Ward is setting the tone from the service line with five aces. Defensively, Taylor Ketchum tops the team with 37 digs (3.08 per set), followed closely by Madisyn Frazier (34, 2.83) and Warburton (33, 2.75). Jaiden Perez (15), Olson (14), and Lingenfelter (11) have all reached double figures in blocks for Western.  JAIDEN PEREZ EARNS DEFENDER OF THE WEEK  Junior middle blocker Jaiden Perez was named Frontier Conference Defender of the Week on August 18th after a standout performance at the Palm Beach Juniors Classic. The Las Vegas, Nev., native tallied 15 total blocks (1.25 blocks per set) over four matches. She was instrumental in Montana Western's sweep of Saint Francis, recording six blocks while also hitting a .333 clip and adding five kills. In the final game of the tournament, Perez doubled down on her stout defensive play with five more blocks. She committed just one blocking error in 12 sets played. The accolade marked the first Erck Hotels/ Frontier Conference nod of her career.  THE OPPONENTS  Walla Walla (1-0) The Wolves were upended in their first match of the season, falling 1-3 to MSU-Northern (17-25, 26-28, 25-22, 21-25). The team registered 61 kills, 58 assists, 87 digs, and 11 blocks in the loss. Sahara Browning led the Wolves in both kills (20) and digs (21). Vicky Giardana (17) and Myckayla Shaver (nine) ranked second and third in kills, respectively. Olivia Cheek paced the offense with 26 assists while Shaver led in blocks (three).    Arizona Christian (3-1) Went 3-1 at the Raider Invitational, earning wins against Oregon Tech (3-2), Simpson (3-2), and upsetting then #6 Southern Oregon (3-1) but falling to Bushnell (0-3). Averaged 11.3 kills, 10.5 assists, and 16.1 digs per set. Zuri Reeser tops the team with 61 kills while sitting second in both service aces (five) and digs (43). Becca Thomson leads the Firestorm with 86 assists, followed by Shelby Emich with 77. Ryan Coughlin paces the team in digs (49) while Catherine Johnson has a team-best 13 blocks.   LC State (1-0) Defeated MSU-Northern 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-21) in its opening match of the season. As a team, the Warriors compiled 43 kills, 42 assists, six aces, 49 digs, and eight blocks. Juliauna Forgach Aguilar earned Cascade Conference Attacker of the Week for her performance (20 kills, .220 hitting percentage). Alba Carpena (nine) and Taylor Boyce (eight) ranked second and third on the team in kills, respectively. Teagan Scott paces the team with 19 assists, followed by Esther Kailiponi with 17. Abby Beaton and Scott recorded four blocks apiece while Carpena and Helena Stewart each earned three.  LOOKING AHEAD  Following the Hells Canyon Grand Invitational, the Bulldogs open conference play with a three straight road tests. They will face Valley City State (9/5), Mayville State (9/6), and rival Montana Tech (9/10).

HELENA – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted on Silver Bow Creek, and the lower Bitterroot, Clark Fork, Beaverhead, East Gallatin, Gallatin, Ruby and Smith rivers, effective immediately. Part of the closure on the Madison River upstream of Hebgen Reservoir will change to hoot-owl restrictions. Water temperatures have met the criteria to lift fishing restrictions and FWP expects the temperatures to remain cool.  The rivers where fishing restrictions will be lifted or changed are in Regions 2, 3 and 4:  Silver Bow Creek – in its entirety  Bitterroot River  – from Veterans Bridge at Hamilton to the confluence with the Clark Fork River (upper river restriction remains)  Clark Fork River  – from the Clark Fork's origin at the confluence of Warm Springs Creek and Silver Bow Creek to the mouth of the Blackfoot River  Beaverhead River  – from Highway 41 near East Bench Road and Beaverhead Rock to its confluence with the Big Hole River  East Gallatin River – from Penwell Bridge Road to the confluence with the Gallatin River  Gallatin River – from Amsterdam Road to the confluence with the Missouri River  Madison River – from downstream most Yellowstone National Park (YNP) boundary to Hebgen Reservoir will switch from a full closure to hoot-owl restrictions. The short sections that exit YNP near Baker’s Hole campground will remain closed to align with the existing National Park Service closure on the Madison River.  Ruby River – from Duncan District Road to confluence with the Beaverhead River   Smith River  – from the confluence of the North and South forks to Eden Bridge  The restrictions had been in effect for the rivers since early- to mid-July due to warm water temperatures. Hoot-owl restrictions are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when low flows and high water temperatures combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing.  Anglers can reduce stress on fish at all times of the year by getting fish to the net or in hand quickly, keeping them in the water, and reviving them prior to releasing them back into the river.  Along with monitoring stream temperatures, FWP also monitors stream flows, and in some streams, holds instream flow water rights. FWP’s water program can issue a call on junior water users, when appropriate, to contribute to stream flows through the late summer and early fall. For more information on FWP water rights, click  here .  For a list of current drought-related fishing restrictions and closures, click  here .

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   A.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA   B.        MINUTES 1.         Accept the Transcript from August 20, 2025 Public Hearing on the Budget 2.         Approve the Minutes from August 20, 2025 Regular Meeting   C.        PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS               1.         Discuss/Recommend Letter from Action Inc. 2.         Information Letter from County Clerk & Recorder   D.        MAYOR’S REPORT 1.         Discuss/Approve Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 2.         Resolution #­­1494 Resolution Adopting The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Of The City Of Dillon, And Levying Taxes To Provide Revenue For That Budget, Allocating Those Funds To Various Budget Categories And City Activities 3.         Resolution #1495 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget For Dillon Lighting District #33 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessment Therefore 4.         Resolution #1496 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget For Dillon Street Maintenance District #1 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessments 5.         Resolution #1497 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Levying An Assessment Upon All Taxable Property In The City Of Dillon For The Purpose Of Paying Principle And Interest On A General Obligation Bond Approved By The Voters For FY 2025-2026 6.         Resolution #1498 Resolution Of the City Council Of The City Of Dillon Levying An Assessment Upon All Taxable Property In The City Of Dillon For The Purpose Of Completely Funding Two Police Officers And All Relevant Equipment Approved By The Voters For FY 2025-2026 7.         Resolution #1499 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget For Dillon Sprinkling District #1 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessments   E.        REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1.         City Attorney – Ed Guza 2.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer, Raymond Graham 3.         Zoning Commission - Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley                         a.         Accept Minutes of August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting 4.         Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz                         a.         Accept Minutes of July 24 , 2025 Regular Meeting                         b.         Accept Transcript of August 14, 2025 Public Hearing 5.         Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey 6.         Police Department – Acting Police Chief Joel Stewart 7.         Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose 8.         City Court – Judge Bill Knox 9.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; Kim Denny, Library Director              F.        REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1.         Ordinances & Facilities – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz, Mary Jo O’Rourke                         a.         Approve the Minutes of August 21, 2025 Regular Meeting                                     i.          First Reading Ordinance #488 2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Mary Jo O’Rourke a.         Approve Minutes of August 27, 2025 Finance Committee-Budget                                     i.          Approve Fund Summary for Claims for August 2025                                     ii.         Approve Claims by Vendor Report for August 2025                                     iii.        Approve Mayor’s Report to the Finance Committee for August 2025                                     iv.        Approve Budget vs. Actual Report for August 2025 3.         Public Services – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Bill Shafer, Don Deem 4.         Open Spaces – Raymond Graham, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Joleen Schultz                         a.         Approve the Minutes of August 20, 2025 Regular Meeting 5.         Public Works – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Raymond Graham   G.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE  AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY   H.        ADJOURNMENT   PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

Montana Tech Press Release Montana Technological University and the Montana Tech Foundation are proud to announce a $1.3 million philanthropic investment from Paul and Andrea Hladky to support student-athletes and enhance campus athletic facilities through the HPER Modernization Project. The Hladkys’ generous gift includes $1.05 million dedicated to Phase One of the HPER Modernization Project—an initiative aimed at modernizing and expanding the existing HPER Complex to meet the growing needs of Oredigger Athletics and the student body. In addition, $251,000 will be combined with other donors’ contributions to a new athletic endowment to provide permanent scholarship support for student-athletes. “Montana Tech’s athletic priorities in our 125th Anniversary Campaign include modernizing the HPER and building endowed scholarship support for student-athletes, and Paul and Andrea’s generosity answered the call on both fronts,” Montana Tech Foundation Vice President for Development Luke Meyer said. “We are incredibly fortunate to have the Hladkys deeply involved with Montana Tech as alumni, friends, supporters, employers, and student recruiters. I’m excited to see the impact their leadership gifts will have on Digger Athletics and student recruitment.” Paul Hladky is a 1999 Montana Tech graduate in Engineering Science and a two-time first-team All-American football player. He is co-owner/operator of Cyclone Drilling, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. He and Andrea have a long history of supporting Montana Tech initiatives, including a $1 million donation to establish the Hladky Family Creative Center in the Student Success Center in 2017. “Supporting Montana Tech and honoring its enduring legacy is a true privilege,” Paul Hladky said. “I am deeply grateful for the invaluable opportunities this institution has provided and the profound influence it has had on my personal and professional growth.” “The Hladky name is synonymous with greatness at Montana Tech. Paul was a fierce competitor and standout linebacker on our legendary 1996 team that played for a national championship. He and Andrea have carried that same spirit of excellence into their generosity,” Montana Tech Athletic Director Matt Stepan said. “Their contributions have been true catalysts for our current momentum, and this incredible $1.3 million gift will be transformational, enhancing the experience of Montana Tech students for generations to come. We are deeply grateful for their vision, commitment, and love for this University.” Phase One of the HPER Modernization Project addresses critical infrastructure updates to the HPER Complex, including: Modernized and expanded locker room space, including equitable facilities for women’s sports Enlarged training room to accommodate a growing student-athlete population Updated showers and security improvements including keycard access to enhance student safety Auxiliary gym to support intramural sports, summer camps, and general student recreation Added athletics study lounge and expanded office space The Hladky family’s support comes at a pivotal time for the campaign, which has already raised roughly $3 million toward the $4.4 million needed for Phase One. For more information or to contribute to the HPER Modernization Project or the new athletic endowment, contact the Montana Tech Foundation at (406) 496-4276.