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Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information Photo Terri Haverfield DILLON, Mont. –  The Montana Western men's basketball team (1-0, 0-0) opened the season with a massive 99-51 win over the Evergreen State College Geoducks. Tonight's season opening win marks the fifth straight season opener ending in a victory for the Bulldogs. How It Happened The Bulldog men got off to a fiery start, rattling off five triples in a row with four coming from the hot hands of Jalyn Stepney . Kyle Gruhler added a pair of threes of his own on the way to taking a 22-4 lead with 14 minutes left in the first half. Western continued on their three-point barrage, this time with Clarence Martin hitting back-to-back threes to spark another 14-0 scoring run to push into the final three minutes of the half. Stepney paced the Bulldogs in the first half with 18 points on a four for five performance from the arc. Outpacing the Geoducks 26-8 across the first ten minutes of the second half, the Bulldogs remained in control of the game down the stretch. Western's bench provided the lift needed in the remaining minutes of the game to keep the Bulldogs in the driver's seat. They would add a combined 27 points on their way to a 99-51 victory, with 10 points coming from Cael Murgel . N otables Western combined for a 56.1 shooting percentage and hit 12 threes in the win. They also grabbed 26 rebounds, with 12 coming from the offensive side of the court. Stepney led the Bulldogs with 22 points, 18 of which came within the first seven minutes of the game. He shot an overall 88.9 percent from the field and four of five from the arc. Gruhler followed behind with 15 points and seven rebounds. The Bulldog bench came in hot, providing 47 points from the bench. All but one Bulldog who stepped on the floor earned points in the game. Murgel added 10 points coming off the bench, going three for four from the field and adding four rebounds. Up Next Montana Western will be back in the Straugh Gymnasium tomorrow night for a 7 p.m. tip-off against Walla Walla University (Wash.).

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers  November 6th, 2024  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.         Approve October 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes   C.        PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1.         Chancellor Reed 2.         Thank You Letter to the Library from BeTheChange406 and Dolly Parton’s Donation 3.         Appoint Chelsey Bennett to the Tree Board   D.        MAYOR’S REPORT 1.         Discuss/Approve $2,000 for Main Street Grant 2.         Discuss/Approve Ordinance #482 Amending Chapter 2.08 and Adopting Chapter 2.09 of Title 2 3.         Discuss/Approve Res #1477 Intent to Set Hearing for Change of Street Name   E.         REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer                         a.         Accept September 5, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 2.         Zoning Commission -  Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt                         a.         Accept October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 3.         Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 4.         Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey 5.         Police Department – Police Chief Jeremy Alvarez 6.         Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose                         a.         Accept the October 2024 Activity Report                         b.         Approve the City Clerk Report for Fire Hall for October, 2024                         c.          Approve the Budget vs. Expenditures for Fire Hall for October, 2024          7.         City Court – Judge Bill Knox                         a.         Accept October 2024 Court Report                8.         Treasurer – Karen Kipp 9.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; (vacant), Library Director                         a.         Accept August 27, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes                         b.         Accept September 24, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 10.       Tree Board   F.         REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1.         Judiciary Committee – Raymond Graham, Diane Armstrong 2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Diane Armstrong                         a.         Approve October 31, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes                         b.          Approve Line Item Budget Report                                     i.          Approve Fund Summary for Claims for October 2024                                     ii.          Approve Claims by Vendor Report for October 2024                                     iii.         Approve Mayor’s Report to the Finance Committee for October 2024                                     iv.        Approve Budget vs. Actual Report for October 2024 3.         Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Bill Shafer, Mary Jo O’Rourke 4.         Health and Welfare – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz 5.         Cemetery Committee – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Anneliese Ripley                         a.         Approve October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 6.         Parks Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz                         a.         Approve October 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 7.         City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke 8.         Street and Alley Committee – Russ Schwandt, Joleen Schultz                         a.         Approve October 21, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes                                     i.          Approve Funding for Fence on Montana Street Parking Lot 9.          Water and Sewer Committee – Bill Shafer, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley                                                   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.

DVFD responded to 14 calls for service during the month of October 2024. 10-01 Wheat Ln CO Alarm 10-03 Christine Ln CO Alarm 10-03 I-15 MM16 MVA-Cancelled 10-04 Hwy 287 Structure Fire-Mutual Aid 10-07 Hwy 91 S MVA 10-12 Hwy 91 Barrett Gas Leak 10-12 Gallagher Mnt Wildland Fire 10-13 W Center Alarm Activation 10-16 Bannack Nevada MVA 10-17 Argenta St Fire, Powerline 10-25 S Atlantic Fire, other 10-28 Lagoon Ln Gas Leak 10-31 Argenta Rd Structure Fire 10-31 Hwy 91 N MVA October monthly training included continued Structural FF-1 training , Fire Safety Month, UMW Fire Alarm Tests, 1st Grade Class tour, Library visit, Chimney Fires & Ladders, Driver Operator Training, UMW Bonfire, Vehicle Extrication Thanks to all of our firefighters & officers for their continued dedication to the City of Dillon & Beaverhead Fire District #2 Thank you for your continued support of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department. Please be safe & take extra time while traveling this time of year as the road conditions can become dangerous without warning.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information DILLON, Mont. —  The Frontier Conference has named 19 women's cross country student-athletes and 21 men's cross country student-athletes from among four conference programs as Academic All-Conference presented by Billings Clinic and Logan Health. Montana Western had four student-athletes earn this distinction. Landon Hayes  – Wasilla, Alaska / JR Brody Henry – Havre, Mont. / SO Justene Santi – Townsend, Mont. / SO Olivia Steadman – Ronan, Mont. / SO To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore in standing and carry a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA. The 2024 Frontier Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championship Meet will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Amend Park in Billings at 1:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE MEETING ~ AGENDA ~  Monday, November 4, 2024 4:00 PM   1.           Call to Order 2.           Discussion of Railroad Street 3.           Discuss Whirlwind Sweeper 4.           Discuss Title 12; Sweeping District 5.           Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda but Within The Jurisdiction of The City 6.           Adjournment     Committee Members Russ Schwandt Joleen Schultz .

TWIN BRIDGES – Chronic wasting disease was recently detected in an elk on the north end of the Ruby Mountains in Hunting District 322. CWD is a contagious neurological disease that infects mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and moose. It's always fatal, and there is no known cure. It was first detected in Montana’s wild herds in 2017. A hunter harvested the CWD-positive elk adjacent to the lower Ruby Valley, where CWD has been observed at high prevalence locally in both white-tailed and mule deer. While this is the first time CWD has been detected in elk in the Ruby Mountains, it was expected to eventually occur given the presence of the disease among deer populations that use the same habitats. Sampling from hunter-harvested animals indicates CWD prevalence likely remains low in elk in the area. It’s unlikely this detection will result in changes to elk hunting regulations in this area, which already has liberal harvest regulations for elk. Hunters can help wildlife managers monitor CWD by continuing to submit samples from harvested animals. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has a variety of resources to help hunters get their harvested animals tested for CWD, including tutorials for taking and submitting samples themselves, as well as sampling stations where FWP staff are available to help. To view these resources, click here . Hunting is the primary tool for monitoring and managing the spread of CWD. Concerns over CWD shouldn’t stop hunters from enjoying hunting season. Hunters are critical to conservation efforts across the state, including CWD management. Hunters can help slow the spread of CWD by disposing of animal carcasses properly after harvesting the meat. This includes leaving carcass remains at the kill site or bagging the carcass and disposing of it in a Class II landfill . There is no known transmission of CWD to humans. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that hunters harvesting deer, elk or moose from an area where CWD is known to exist have their animal tested prior to consuming the meat, and do not consume the meat if the animal tests positive. To learn more, visit fwp.mt.gov/CWD .

DILLON, MT  – On Thursday morning, first responders were dispatched to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover at the intersection of Schuler Lane and Highway 91 North, resulting in traffic being diverted in the area. The UTV was traveling northbound on Highway 91 when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The UTV rolled onto its side and skidded approximately 20 yards before coming to a stop in the northbound lane of the highway. The vehicle was subsequently towed from the scene.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information GREAT FALLS, Mont. –  The no. 15 ranked Montana Western volleyball team (18-7, 8-4) broke their five-game win streak tonight after they fell 3-0 to the no. 14 ranked University of Providence (20-6, 9-3). The Bulldogs struggled behind a .096 team hitting percentage, their lowest mark since losing to Carroll College back on Sept. 20. How It Happened The Bulldogs played tight with the Argos from the start of the first set and went on to take a 17-15 lead following a solo block from Peyton Vogl . The Bulldogs were unable to keep out in front though as the Argos came alive to outscore Western down the stretch and win 25-19. The Argos kept the momentum heading into the second set, riding a 5-0 start and taking a 10-5 lead mid-set. Jazi Smith broke through the hot Argo start, knocking down a kill for UMW to spark a 5-0 run and tie the game at 11. Once again, the Bulldogs led at 19-18 late in the set, but Providence closed up shop by outscoring UMW 7-3 to win 25-22. With hopes of keeping the game alive, the Bulldogs fought their way to a 19-15 lead in the third set. The Argos answered by recording three perfectly timed blocks to shut down the hopes of a fourth set for the Bulldogs and win the final set 25-22. N otables Western is now 4-6 with the Argos in their last 10 matchups and has an away record with the Argos of 6-23 in the series that began in 2001. The Bulldogs were led by Smith with 12 kills and a pair of aces. Danyel Martin totaled four blocks and six kills. Kelsey Goddard led with 17 digs in the back row. Up Next Montana Western will regroup and return to the Straugh Gymnasium to take on MSU-Northern on Saturday Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.

DILLON, MT  – On Sunday, October 27, Beaverhead Search and Rescue received a call about a missing female horseback rider in the Grasshopper area. The rider had been out for a horseback ride when she decided to leave the established trail to save time. As it began to get dark, she headed off the side of the mountain into a draw but found herself unable to return up the mountain due to dense deadfall. After searching overnight without success, and with concerns about her preparedness for the dropping temperatures, Search and Rescue requested assistance from a helicopter equipped with a Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera, which can detect heat signatures to help locate individuals in difficult terrain. The helicopter was airborne around 9:30 a.m. and quickly located the missing rider and her horse. Search and Rescue members, along with Beaverhead County Sheriff’s deputies, were able to assist her into a rescue basket for airlift transport. Meanwhile, Deputy Ternes walked the horse back up the hillside and safely loaded it into a trailer. The coordinated effort by Search and Rescue highlights the importance of community resources in ensuring the safety of outdoor enthusiasts.

A full-page campaign ad featuring Senator Jon Tester, asserting his support for law enforcement and commitment to border security, has garnered attention from sheriff departments statewide. The ad, circulated in local newspapers, notably in Beaverhead County, claims that Tester has secured millions in funding for local sheriff offices, stirring skepticism among law enforcement officials. The advertisement specifically cites that Tester has allocated $1,121,064 for Beaverhead County law enforcement. However, Sheriff Dave Wendt has publicly questioned when his department will receive these funds, casting doubt on the ad's claims. "As we face increasing demands for public safety, transparency regarding funding is crucial,” Wendt stated. This election cycle, loaded with contentious political ads, is particularly significant for the sheriff’s office, which is seeking voter approval for a levy to support its budget. The ad was financed by Montanans for Tester and follows a series of controversial political statements made in various campaign advertisements. Earlier this month, Barrett Hospital issued a statement to clarify claims from another ad suggesting rural hospitals would close if Tester is not reelected. Wendt emphasized that the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office does not endorse any candidates and expressed concern over how such ads could adversely affect local law enforcement’s efforts to secure necessary funding. “These ads hurt us in the long run when we approach the community for additional support,” he added. Sheriff Wendt is not alone in his concerns. Sheriff Rauser of Broadwater County responded with a detailed statement addressing the funding his department has received, clarifying the sources and application process for those funds. Additionally, the Sheriff of Roosevelt County has taken to social media, soliciting information about the alleged funds mentioned in the ad. A quick search reveals that numerous sheriffs across the state share similar inquiries, highlighting a growing unease with political ads that seemingly misrepresent support for law enforcement. As the election intensifies, voters are reminded that many campaign ads are designed to enhance a candidate's image while undermining opponents. Local residents are encouraged to directly contact institutions mentioned in political advertising to verify claims, ensuring that information is accurate and not misleadingly portrayed for electoral gain. In a landscape filled with political rhetoric, the imperative for clarity and accountability resonates louder than ever within Montana's law enforcement community. https://www.southwesternmontananews.com/post/tracking-the-1-1-million-in-funds-secured-for-beaverhead-county-law-enforcement Various forms of the ad in question along with responses.

We recently published an article on a John Tester ad that many Sheriffs across Montana called fake and wanted to know where the money was. We reached out to the Tester campaign and received this message: Thank you for reaching out about the funds that Senator Tester has secured for law enforcement in Beaverhead County and across Montana in recent years. I noticed that you published your article  before reaching out to the campaign for information. Is there any reason for that?  Happy to provide you the backup so that you can update your article to reflect that Senator Tester did secure federal funding for the law enforcement agencies mentioned in the article.  Senator Tester has worked hard to secure federal funding for law enforcement across Montana, and has personally pushed for grants and funding that have supported rural first responders in our state. Here is our spreadsheet  with the break down of the law enforcement funding for Beaverhead County and the other counties mentioned in your article: Jon Tester has recently secured funding for county law enforcement in the rural counties mentioned in our ads, including through grants, task forces, and PILT. The federal funding Sen. Tester helped secure is through a variety of grants to fund needs like hiring new police officers, funding new equipment like bulletproof vests, and task forces to tackle drug trafficking. Beaverhead County received $1.1 million for new body cameras for police, victim assistance, and resources to address violence against women.  In Broadwater County, you will see $255K from the COPS Hiring Program and the bulletproof vests program.  Park County received grants for hiring new police officers, new bulletproof vests, and additional PILT funds.  Dawson County received US Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs funding, Operation Stonegarden grant funding, and PILT funds. Roosevelt County received $1.8 million in federal funding comprised of U.S. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, Operation Stonegarden Grant funding, Bureau of Justice Assistance funding, Department of Justice funding for canine units to help crack down on drug trafficking, and PILT funds.  In nearly all counties there are also multi-jurisdictional drug task forces funded in large part by the federal government, which Sen. Tester fought to fund.    However, further examination reveals discrepancies between the ad’s claims and the actual sources of the funding. While Tester’s campaign cites federal funding as a primary source, critics point out that some funds, such as Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), fall under the administrative authority of the Department of the Interior, not the senator. This raises questions about the misrepresentation of Tester’s influence over these funds in the campaign ads. According to information from the Department of the Interior, PILT payments are calculated based on factors such as population and federal land within affected counties and have distributed nearly $12 billion since their inception. When we asked Harry about this his response was as follows: Hey Jeremy, Thanks for the note back. If you look at the spreadsheet from my original email – linked again here – you’ll find a funding breakdown for the $1.1 million secured by Senator Tester for Beaverhead County law enforcement from several different grants and bills.  Some of the federal funding for other counties is from PILT payments, which must be reauthorized by Congress or they do not get appropriated . Sen. Tester has championed PILT funding over the years; this year, Sen. Tester voted to reauthorize PILT payments in March. He was the only member of Montana’s delegation to do so.   As you can see from the press release issued at the time , a large slice of that is intended to fund law enforcement & emergency services (and does!) The bottom line is that Sen. Tester has worked really hard to secure this funding, and there are a lot of public resources that show his long-standing effort, year after year, to bring these dollars to Montana. The newspaper ads are an honest representation of that work.  Thank you, and if you could let me know about updating the article that would be great. Best, Harry   The breakdown of the $1.1 million funding claim shows that $24,000 for body cameras was allocated to the City of Dillon through the American Rescue Plan Act, with an additional $9,669 for remote backup related to those cameras. Furthermore, the grants cited in the ad appear to have gone to various local organizations rather than directly to the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office.   Organizations such as the Women's Resource Center received multiple grants totaling $427,863, the Beaverhead County Attorney’s Office obtained two grants totaling $162,713, and the Community Support Center received five grants amounting to $496,819 from the Montana Board of Crime Control. Some of these fundings and grants go as far back as 2019.   While it’s undeniable that these funds are crucial for community resources, the distinction between the allocations directed to local law enforcement and those granted to other organizations is significant. Critics argue that the ad's portrayal of Tester’s contributions does not accurately reflect the flow of funding to the Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office, particularly in the context of the current budget shortfalls the Sheriff is facing. As the Sheriff’s office seeks voter approval for a levy aimed at addressing these financial challenges, the discrepancies highlighted in the advertisement only serve to amplify frustrations among local law enforcement. Many see the ad as misleading, suggesting that the funding directly supports deputies and essential services when, in fact, a large portion is allocated to other entities.

BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with seasonably mild weather and mostly below-average hunter participation and success in several areas of southwestern Montana. Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks use check stations to collect data on hunter participation and success, as well as the species, sex and age class of the animals harvested. This supplements data collected through hunter harvest phone surveys each year. Over opening weekend on Oct. 26 and 27, biologists operated six check game check stations in the region: Alder, Canyon Ferry, Cameron, Divide, Gallatin and Silver City. They met with 2,288 hunters, who collectively harvested 137 elk, 18 mule deer and 10 white-tailed deer, among other species. The Alder, Divide and Canyon Ferry check stations saw lower-than-average hunter numbers for opening weekend. Hunter numbers were about average at the Cameron and Gallatin check stations. Participation ranged from 544 hunters at the Silver City check station to 226 hunters at the Gallatin check station. Hunter success was below average at the Alder, Canyon Ferry, Divide and Gallatin check stations, and within the long-term average at the Cameron check station. Hunter success ranged from 9.7 percent at the Alder check station to 3.9 percent at the Canyon Ferry check station. Weather over the weekend was sunny and warm in most areas of the region, with snow only at the highest elevations.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information KANSAS CITY, Mo. –  The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the results of the NAIA Volleyball Coaches Top 25 Poll No. 5. Montana Western Volleyball remained in the top 25, moving up two spots to the no. 15 spot. This week's poll features three Frontier teams in the top 25 with one Frontier team knocking at the door with receiving votes nationally. The no. 17 ranked Montana Western Volleyball team (18-6, 8-3) continued their hot streak, pushing out to a five-game win streak after last week. UMW first won a five-set battle against RV Carroll College. Senior  Kelsey Goddard  broke the UMW career digs record in the match, a record previously held by Bulldog alumni Dylan Fowler. She totaled 26 digs in the game, putting her at a career total of 2,098. They then went on to win their third straight five-set game with a 3-2 reverse sweep over the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears (12-15, 2-9) to cap the weekend. Saturday's five-set win marks their ninth five-set win this season, going 9-0 in games that have gone the full five frames. With just four conference games remaining in the regular season, the Bulldogs will be on the road to face the no. 13 ranked Providence in Great Falls, Mont. on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. They will then return on Nov. 2 for a home matchup with MSU-Northern on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.  FRONTIER IN THE TOP 25 No. 14 University of Providence Argos No. 15 Montana Western Bulldogs No. 19 Montana Tech Orediggers  OUTSIDE THE POLL RV Carroll College Fighting Saints

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve gathered all the exciting happenings in Southwestern Montana in one convenient place! From spooky events to festive activities, we’re here to help you make the most of this Halloween season. Stay tuned for updates on local events, trick-or-treating hotspots, haunted attractions, and everything else that will make this Halloween unforgettable. Don’t miss out on the fun—check back often for the latest information and let’s celebrate Halloween together!   Thursday 10/24 Ghost Stories of Beaverhead County Enjoy a night of ghost stories based on real events and real people from the past. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. and Program beings at 6:30 P.M.ONLY 100 tickets Available!$10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event. Enter for raffle with purchase of ticket. Raffle and Refreshments to follow sponsored by NV Salon. All proceeds go to future programs at the Beaverhead County Museum & Old Depot Theatre.For more information call (406)683-5027, email bvhdmuseum@hotmail.com Books and Babies are all about pumpkins on October 24th! BOOKS and BABIES every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Dillon Public Library. Call 683-4544 with any questions Friday 10/25 Bannack Ghost Walk Bannack Association in cooperation with Bannack State Park presents the ghost walk through the deserted streets of Bannack! Friday & Saturday, Oct. 25-26, 2024 Adults: $15 Children 12 & Under: $10 Tours are limited to 110 people each to afford adequate protection against spirits and ghosts! Call Reserve America (855) 922-6768 or go online at [ fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack-state-park ] fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack-state-park under Events & Programs to buy tickets STARTING SEPTEMBER 3rd. Tickets are non-refundable. Not recommended for children 6 & under and please leave your dogs at home. TICKETS GO ON SALE September 3rd! Neon Halloween Party Join us for a FREE family-friendly Neon Halloween Party at The Science Mine on Friday, October 25th, starting at 6:00 PM. Costumes are encouraged, so get ready for a fun and spooky night of glowing activities and hands-on science. The event will feature neon lights, interactive exhibits, and Halloween-themed activities for all ages. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with your family while enjoying science in a festive atmosphere. If you have any questions, feel free to message us here on Facebook or call us at 406.992.4208. We hope to see you in your best costumes for a fun and spooky night at The Science Mine! Saturday 10/26 Ru n The Boo Kids Race is Saturday October 26, 2024 at Beaverhead Brewing Company at 10 AM. We hope to bring back the 10k and 5k next year. Run The Boo is a Halloween themed race so get your kids and yourself dressed up and come run the one-mile course. Starts and finishes at Beaverhead Brewing Company. Everyone is welcome to this FREE event. Monday 10/28 Trunk or Treat AWARE is hosting Trunk or Treat at the Butte Civic Center from 3-5 pm on Monday, October 28th. There will be candy, treats, and lots of spooky fun! Don't forget to wear your costume! Copper City Shockers This tour with Chris Fisk, will walk you through many of the Butte stories you mother wouldn't tell you. The 6:00pm tour will start and end at Headframe Spirits, 21 S. Montana Street. What's included Two-hour Trolley Tour. Wednesday 10/30 It seems the witches are convening again this year, if the dark musings may be trusted (who are we kidding, the dark musings can ALWAYS be trusted). 6pm sharp on the night before Halloween, 10/30, all witches, warlocks, young witches, old witches, wizards, tiny witches, large witches, and all witches of any style have been called to Depot Park across from the Brewery for mischief and low-grade wickedness as they ride their witchy bicycles around town. All are welcome, free to everyone.  The Witching Time Written and Directed by Stephen Alan Seder Facilitated by the students from THTR 120: Introduction to Acting and THTR 276: Play Production and Introduction to Directing Synopsis: Enter a mesmerizing world of immersive shadow theatre, where the captivating stories of real-life witches unfold through interactive media, live performances, dance, and enchanting melodies. Spectators will explore the untold narratives of these witches through short vignettes held in repetition like echoes of history laid bare. Audience members will be transported back in time to witness these stories of courage and resilience that reverberate through the ages. Immersive Exhibit: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ticket Prices: General Admission: $16 Senior (65+), Youth (18 & under), and Military: $12 UMW Faculty/Staff: $10 UMW Students: FREE ADMISSION with Student ID Thursday 10/31 Waypoint Church Sugar Fest we are again hosting our annual trunk or treat, Sugar Fest and Chili cook-off fundraiser for CHISM on Halloween/Oct 31st. Haunted Library!!!! Tour 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Be The Change 406 Here to SCARE Enter if you DARE! Halloween Night October 31st 2024 Punch and Cookies and a treat bag Dillon Public Library 683-4544 Trick-or-Treating Both Clinics Barrett Hospital and Healthcare Calling All Little Monsters and Magical Creatures! Join us for a spook-tacular afternoon of trick-or-treating right here at the Clinic and the Hospital! Bring your enchanted wands, superhero capes, and adorable costumes for a frightfully fun event! Date: October 31st Time: 3:00-5:00 PM Locations: At Both-Barrett Hospital & HealthCare Clinic and the Hospital Our corridors will be filled with treats and staff with friendly faces, all eager to see your creative costumes! Whether you're a wizard, a witch, or a whimsical creature, everyone is welcome to gather treats and enjoy the festive spirit. Spread the word, tag your friends, bring your family, and come have a hauntingly good time. It’s going to be a boo-tiful afternoon to remember! See you there! Trunk or Treat Butte Plaza Mall Butte Cars & Coffee in conjunction with Butte Plaza Mall and Mining City Mud Presents our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat event open for all cars and ages! come on out starting at 6:30pm for Ghouls and Gals (Trunk or Treating). Come out and stay warm with some wonderful drinks from Mining City Mud! _____For those that want to participate_____ Do you have a car and want to pass out candy? Come on out at 4:30pm and get setup for a Scary night out with Butte Cars and Coffee, Butte Plaza Mall, and Mining City Mud. Do you feel like helping out but dont want to participate? Donating some candy is a great way to help us out. Last year we went through over 20 thousand pieces of candy! If you feel like Donating candy You can do that, just message one of Butte Cars & Coffee Admins and we will pick it up before the Event. Donate more then two bags and you will get a Butte Cars & Coffee sticker on us! We will only accept sealed candy. Thank you to all that come out to participate and to all those Ghouls and Gals out there that make our event a success every year! Treat Street 2024 Treat Street is back for the 18th year! We will be at the World Museum of Mining handing out candy from 1-4pm or until the candy runs out. Please remember to leave your pets at home, they will not be allowed into the Museum. See you there! 1st Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Get ready for an unforgettable night of bold performances and full audience participation! We're blending live, on-stage action with on-screen fun, inviting YOU to bring your favorite props and dive into the Rocky Horror experience like never before. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW When: October 31st, 2024 Doors 8:00PM | Show 9:00PM Where: The Covellite Theatre, Butte, MT https://theticketing.co/e/rocky24 What to Expect: A live cast bringing the iconic characters to life! Bring your own props and participate in the show! An inclusive and immersive art experience for ALL! Open casting to all genders, with characters reimagined in exciting new ways. Whether you're a longtime fan or a Rocky Horror newbie, this will be a night to remember! Let’s make magic, mischief, and memories together! FYI: A "Rocky Horror Show" is a live stage play/musical production, such as the Wilma and Montana Actor's Theatre put on every October in Missoula! our production is a "Rocky Horror Picture Show," meaning we will show the 1975 movie, with enthusiastic cast members silently pantomiming the storyline on stage, in front of the film, and throughout the theatre, during the movie showing. If you've never seen "Rocky Horror," be advised the movie was rated R in the 70s by the Motion Picture Association, and the staged antics are scattered with mature content, including swearing, seggsy comedy, and partial nud!ty (topless with pasties, fishnets over underwear, etc). Bikini areas are covered! We encourage parental permission for minors, but in the end, this show at the Covellite is open to all ages! Tickets on sale now! Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind performance! https://theticketing.co/e/rocky24

HELENA – To celebrate our hunting heritage in Montana, Gov. Greg Gianforte launched the third annual Youth Hunting Story Contest in August for Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. The deadline to enter the contest is Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.  To enter the contest, hunters must submit a story of no more than 500 words and a photo from their 2024 hunt. Hunters must be Montana residents and licensed hunters or apprentice hunters between the ages of 10 and 17. Eligible entries include harvesting any legal game, furbearer animals or birds in Montana. The governor will select 10 hunters, five aged 10 to 13 and five aged 14 to 17, and announce the winners in late December. The winners will be invited to the Capitol to celebrate with the governor and receive their prizes in January of the new year. The 2024 contest's prize partners include Sitka, Stone Glacier, Kenetrek Boots, J2 Taxidermy, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Murdochs and the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association. Learn more and enter at youthhunting.mt.gov .

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING October 31, 2024 1:00 P.M. ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Approval of October 2024 Claims 2. Set Date for November 2024 Meeting 3. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction of The City 4. Adjournment Committee Members: Russ Schwandt, Chairperson Anneliese Ripley Diane Armstrong

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information Photo Credit Terri Haverfield DILLON, Mont.  - The NAIA released its week ten Women's Volleyball National Player of the Week honors on Tuesday Morning. Montana Western's Jazi Smith has been named National Attacker of the Week. Smith is the third women's volleyball athlete in program history to earn an NAIA Player of the Week honor. Smith had an astounding weekend after the Bulldogs went a perfect 2-0 after winning a pair of five-set matches against RV Carroll College and Rocky Mountain College. She led the 17th ranked Bulldogs to a 2-0 record after racking up 44 kills on a .350 hitting percentage. She averaged 4.4 kills per set for the week and also added five blocks, two service aces and three assists. Smith became the first UMW in the rally scoring era to top 1,000 career kills in a career after their 3-2 victory versus Rocky Mountain. This is also the third time in the coaching career of coach  Katie Lovett  to have a player achieve NAIA National Player of the Week honors.

LIMA, MT  – A domestic dispute reported on the side of the road near Lima escalated into a significant drug-related incident on Monday morning. Responding officers from various agencies, including a Motor Carrier Services Officer, a Bureau of Land Management Law Officer, a Beaverhead County Sheriff's Deputy, and a Dillon Police Officer, quickly team up to regain control of the situation. The incident led to the arrest of a Billings woman who was wanted on drug-related charges and was suspected of trafficking fentanyl. A male companion, also from Billings and with a history of drug offenses, was placed under a 72-hour hold. During the confrontation, a variety of drug paraphernalia and fentanyl were seized from the woman, along with items that had been discarded from the vehicle during the dispute. Law Enforcement Officers took precautions when handling the items and wore protective gloves. Following the seizure, the Deputy and Police Officer who handled the drug-related items reported experiencing symptoms such as overheating, headaches, and respiratory issues. The Officer responsible for transporting the seized items noted having teary eyes, an increased heart rate, and severe coughing. Due to the potential risk associated with the exposure, the Officer had Narcan readily available for use. Both officers subsequently sought medical attention at the emergency room, where one officer was administered medication to help lower their heart rate due to exposure to chemicals. In a concerning turn of events, a Detention Officer who had come into contact with the woman's clothing also required transport to the ER for feeling unwell. This officer was assisted by an off-duty Detention Officer who was also evaluated for possible exposure. All officers involved were later released from the hospital and are reported to be in good health. As the investigation continues, both suspects are expected to face charges of criminal endangerment, along with multiple drug-related charges. Law enforcement is reminding the public of the dangers posed by fentanyl and the importance of taking precautions when handling suspected drug-related items.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information KANSAS CITY, Mo. –  The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the results of the NAIA Football GoRout Top 25 Poll No. 8. The Bulldogs leapfrogged into the no. 4 position in the poll. Western remains the highest seeded Frontier Conference team in a poll that featured four other Frontier schools. The no. 4 ranked Montana Western Football team (6-1, 4-1) routed the Arizona Christian Firestorm this past weekend in a 69-7 homecoming victory. The Bulldogs finished off with a whopping 740 yard of total offense, breaking the team record for total offensive yards in a game that was set in 2021 against Rocky Mountain College.  Michael Palandri  threw for seven touchdowns, recorded a rushing touchdown, and totaled 431 passing yards in the game. Palandri's seven touchdowns broke the individual record for touchdown passes in a game set by three Bulldog alumni at six total. In addition,  Eli Nourse  broke the single game touchdown reception record that was held by 11 Bulldog alumni (three in a game) as Nourse recorded four touchdown receptions.  The Bulldogs will prepare for a road trip this week to Havre, Mont. where they will face the MSU-Northern Lights on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. FRONTIER IN THE TOP 25 No. 4 Montana Western BulldogsNo. 8 Southern Oregon RaidersNo. 13 Montana Tech Orediggers No. 21 Carroll College Fighting Saints No. 24 College of Idaho Yotes