News Briefs

Environmental Quality Council of the Legislature will meet Jan. 24-25

The Environmental Quality Council of the Legislature will discuss funding for conservation districts, the health effects of wildfire smoke, as well as hear updates on elk and bison management

Transportation Interim Committee to meet

The Transportation Interim Committee meets Jan. 27 to discuss Electric Vehicle Fees and Bike Safety and Registration in addition to its assigned study of autonomous vehicle use in Montana. The committee will explore numerous topics as outlined in the Draft Agenda before adopting a final work plan.

Junior Cheer Camp to be held in February

The Fergus High School Cheer Team will be hosting Junior Cheer Camp on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Fergus High School. Elementary students in grades Kindergarten through sixth are invited to attend the camp, where they will learn a cheer and dance that will be performed during halftime of the girls varsity basketball game later that evening. All camp attendees will also receive gymnastics and stunting instruction, as well as take home a complimentary t-shirt.

Winter Fair directors to speak Monday at Rotary meeting

The Lewistown Rotary Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 17 at noon at Pine Meadows Golf Course in Lewistown.

Fergus County Fair Board meets Jan. 18 at the Trade Center

Fergus County Fair Board meeting is Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Trade Center Lobby and is open to the public. Agenda items are: 4H/

Revenue Interim Committee to meet

The Revenue Interim Committee will meet Jan. 20 and 21 in Room 102 of the State Capitol and on Zoom. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. on Jan. 20 and at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 21. The committee will continue its work on studies of residential property taxes and the coal severance tax trust fund, follow up on the review of the innovative educational program tax credit, and receive agency updates and a revenue monitoring report.

Men Surviving Cancer will meet Thursday, Jan. 13

Men Surviving Cancer will meet Thursday, Jan. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, 103 Twelfth Avenue South. Any man at any step of his cancer journey is welcome to attend.

Law and Justice Interim Committee meets Jan. 19

The Law and Justice Interim Committee will meet on Jan. 19 starting at 8:30 a.m. in Room 317 of the State Capitol and on Zoom. The committee will continue work on its several interim studies and receive updates from the Judicial Branch and the Department of Corrections.

Open Mic is the first Thursday of the month

Open Mic is on the first Thursday of each month. Come join in the fun from 7-9 p.m. at the Eagles Grand Ballroom.

Lewistown Public Schools Board of Trustees Special School Board

Lewistown Public Schools Board of Trustees Special School Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Lincoln Board Room, 215 Seventh Avenue South.