The number of drilled but uncompleted wells (DUCs) in the U.S. shale patch has skyrocketed by roughly 60 percent over the past two years. That leaves a rather large backlog that could add a wave of new supply, even if the pace of drilling begins to slow.
DENVER, CO — The Colorado Supreme Court issued a decision today, restoring the rights of property owners, and reinstating the longstanding regulations on energy exploration enacted by the Colorado State Assembly.
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After declining by more than 20 percent from the October peak, oil prices are showing some signs that they have now bottomed out.
Oil prices regained more ground on Wednesday, pushed higher after equity markets rebounded from an initial selloff at the start of 2019 trading.
3 Rivers Communications has created a new grant program to help our local communities fund expansion of their economic development efforts. The Economic Development Training Grant Program will award up to $500 to an organization to assist with costs associated for training and education.
As Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke prepares to exit at the end of the year, and candidates for his replacement are in the mix to be announced before the Christmas holiday, Western Wire takes a look at some of the key policies he advanced that will likely continue under the next head of the age…
From left to right, Ross Oveson and Brad Bauman, with Sun River Electric Cooperative present a check to Ben Rhodes and Nick Dale with the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department. The $2,400 check will be used to offer advanced training to our firefighters. The Education Fund donation comes from …
As national parks have soared in popularity in recent years, local leaders in the communities surrounding Yellowstone spoke to U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) about how increased visitation is leading to strain on resources in the area during a Congressional field hearing on Friday.
Fresh off the Democratic capture of the U.S. House of Representatives, green groups with ties to wealthy anti-fossil fuel foundations are working to position climate change as a top priority despite very little traction for the issue on the campaign trail.
BIG HORN COUNTY, MONTANA - Clearmont, Wyo.–based Alta Vista Oil (Alta Vista), who appears to be representing Apache Oil, has a new field discovery at a remote site located in the northwestern portion of the Powder River Basin in Montana. Spotting some 2 miles north of the Wyoming border and …
Newcomers to Fairfield – and the surrounding area – often comment about how the community involves members with cognitive disabilities into the fabric of community life. There is probably nothing else that demonstrates the heart of a community.
At the upcoming Farm in the Dell Rocky Mountain Front Pheasant Fest, the organization will be offering 2018 calendars for sale.
AUGUSTA – As the Sun began to set south of Augusta last week, a group began to gather in a stubble field on the Milford Colony, just north of Bowman’s Corner.
The drama of life in the American West is featured in the 2018 Real Buckaroo Calendar produced by RANGE magazine. RANGE is an award-winning national, issues-oriented publication devoted to people who live and work on the land.
The Sun Times is pleased to announce that Fairfield artist and business owner Diane Hausmann will join the community newspaper immediately.
A benefit for Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau
The Teton Antique Steam & Gas Threshing Association (TASGA) will be hosting their annual Threshing Bee this weekend at the TASGA grounds in Choteau.
Fire behavior was once again active on the Alice Creek Fire this afternoon, September 12th. The most significant activity took place approximately ¾ mile northeast of the Elk Meadows subdivision, creating impacts to Highway 200. The highway remains open, but motorists are advised to check wi…
Montana Television Network Matching First $50,000 in Donations
FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight Strawberry Fire In Pondera, Teton Counties, Montana; Blackfeet Nation
DENVER - The U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Strawberry Fire in Pondera and Teton Counties, Montana and a portion of the Blackfeet Nation.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke directed all Department of the Interior bureaus, superintendents, and land managers at all levels to adopt more aggressive practices, using the full authority of the Department, to prevent and combat the spread of catastrophic wil…
Warm, dry and windy conditions last night kept firefighters busy, especially in the Elk Meadows/Evergreen and Silver King Lake areas, as well as in the Telephone Gulch and Green Mountain areas where the fire continues to move downhill towards structures. Firefighters worked hotspots in these…
*ESTIMATED* SIZE: 27,000+ acres
(FEMA Press Release) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Alice Creek Fire in Lewis and Clark County.
Last night, due to active fire behavior, the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office issued a mandatory evacuation for 11 residents located along Highway 200. While the evacuation temporarily closed Highway 200, at midnight, the Highway was re-opened. Due to active fire behavior expected t…
The fire became active around 9 a.m. today in Tom’s gulch, Alice Creek and Telephone Gulch producing a visible smoke column in the Green Mountain area. Short and long crown runs took place throughout the day, gradually pushing the fire east above the Elk Meadows/Evergreen subdivision. This m…
The Alice Creek Team has issues a correction. The story has been updated.
A CRITICAL WEEKEND – PREVENT FIRE - STAY SAFE –STAY IN CONTACT
GATLINBURG, TN – Recently, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke issued an independent review of the Chimney Tops 2 Fire that burned 11,410 acres in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in November 2016 and merged with other area fires, which caused 14 deaths and millions of dollars in da…
Approaching thunderstorms cause for concern for Alice Creek Firefighters
Last week, heading out of town to a meeting about the Alice Creek Fire, I spotted these tables at the monthly Redneck Recyclin’’ shop across the street from Treasure State Seed on Highway 89 in Fairfield. I couldn’t resist snapping a photo of the unique furniture.
Satellite imagery courtesy of NASA.
HELENA, MT – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the expansion of the Montana Hay Lottery. MDA is partnering with Miles Community College to house the donated hay and help with logistics and the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation to help coordinate cash donations to be use…
Alice Creek Fire Information - Sept. 6
Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday through the Weekend
According to the National Interagency Fire Center, nifc.gov, Montana exceeded one million acres burned - so far - during 2017.
Marvin Hanson of Fairfield has been selling, repairing and building electrical motors as Marv’s Motor Shop in Black Eagle for the past eight years.
The Sun Times has obtained a warning sent out by Montana's DNRC, Disaster and Emergency Services and other agencies encouraging "All area Fire and Emergency Services Organizations" to prepare for "large fire response" over the weekend over the next few weeks."
The Central Montana Resource Advisory Committee (RAC), which serves Judith Basin, Meagher, Fergus and Wheatland counties, will meet on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. in Stanford at the Judith Ranger District office (109 Central Avenue) to review proposals and recommend funding for pro…
Each day, the Sun Times will post the latest maps, photos and information as they become available regarding the Alice Creek Fire.
Nippon Flour Mills-owned company to increase production capacity to 80 million pounds of pasta annually
CHEYENNE, WY - In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 45 parcels totaling 72,843.75 acres in the High Desert District at its December quarterly oil and gas lease sale. The BLM will hold the lease sale…
As part of President Trump’s goal to reduce the burden of Federal regulations that hinder economic growth and energy development, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced in the Federal Register a proposal to rescind the 2015 final rule on hydraulic fracturing—a rule that was neve…
Clears the way for developing clearer, more workable regulations for accurate accounting and valuation of oil, gas and coal from Federal and Indian leases
In today's regular meeting of the Teton County Commissioners, a bid from Chad Bouma was received for the building and grounds of the former Teton Nursing Home.
The rise of electric vehicles and the quest to find solutions to energy storage for the renewables industry have created a breeding ground for tech experts to develop battery technologies.
As vote-by-mail, absentee ballots and other options that boost voter participation grow in popularity; the Postal Service’s role in our nation’s election process becomes ever more important.
GREAT FALLS – The Great Falls College MSU Weaver Library is accepting proposals for public commissioned artwork that will be on permanent display in the college’s library.
HELENA—The Montana Chamber Foundation (MCF) wrapped up its summer 2017 Economic Update series last week in Kalispell. Starting July 25, MCF traveled to seven cities, focusing on infrastructure and updating the state's economic projections.
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