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northernbroadcasting.com
Hardin Looks to Tourism, Local Investment to Build a New Economic Future
HARDIN, Mont. — Hardin is looking to tourism and new business opportunities as the community works to diversify its economy and convince more travelers to stop rather than simply drive through. Tina Toyne, Economic Development Director for the City of Hardin, said the effort gained momentum after the city received a five-year tourism grant from the Montana Department of Commerce. The grant is supporting the city’s Big Horn Tourism Breakthrough Project. “We tend to be a pass through,” Toyne said, despite having “absolutely amazing assets all around us.” The goal is to encourage visitors to spend time in Hardin while also using the community as a gateway to attractions throughout Big Horn County.
Eastern Progress
Before ExxonMobil sued Montana Department of Transportation, the company sued 19 others
ExxonMobil’s legal challenge against the Montana Department of Transportation isn't the company's first lawsuit in trying to recover costs related to an ongoing petroleum cleanup in east Billings. The oil company alleged earlier this month that the state agency had violated Montanans’ right to a clean and healthful environment....
westernagreporter.com
MSGA’s Annual Convention Set to Bring Montana’s Livestock Industry Together in Billings
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 142nd Annual Convention & Trade Show, taking place December 3–5, 2026, in Billings, Montana. The annual event brings together Montana cattle ranchers, agriculture industry leaders, and partners from across the state for three days of policy, education and networking.
Stillwater County News
Two contracts, different outcomes: East Boulder ratifies tentative agreement as strike continues at Nye, Columbus operations
When the ballots were counted Monday night, union employees at the East Boulder Mine had voted to approve the contract Sibanye-Stillwater had presented them. Meanwhile, union employees from the Nye and Columbus Met (Metallurgical) Complex operations remain on strike as the union’s negotiating committee continues to work out a new proposal to present to Sibanye.