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A new trial for Kyle Lee Severson is being planned. Richland County Attorney Charity McLarty says a scheduling conference is set for 2 p.m. on May 13. McLarty will serve as prosecutor in the case. District Judge Olivia Rieger has set Severson’s bond at $1 million in the case. Severson remains in prison for tampering. He has served about five years after being sentenced for eight years on that charge. A parole hearing is anticipated to occur soon. The new trial for Severson is planned in R...
Savage students learned more about the energy field during a career exploration titled, "The Oil Industry and Its Impact," on April 23. The afternoon featured presentations from Cross Petroleum, Continental Resources, Valley Garage Welding and Fabrication along with Skills USA. Information shared from Richland Economic Development included that Richland County is the top oil production county in Montana. The county features 26 oil related companies with a total of 530 employees. Average...
Richland County commissioners discussed the staff situation at the Sidney-Richland County Library during a meeting on April 22. Clerk and Recorder Stephanie Verhasselt, who heads human relations for the county, reported that library staff was hoping a seasonal employee could be hired to assist with the summer reading program. A person worked in that position last summer. Commissioners Duane Mitchell and Loren Young approved the position during the meeting. Commissioner Shane Gorder was absent....
Richland County track teams accounted for strong efforts at the large Glendive Shriners’ meet on Friday. Sidney’s boys scored 67 points for third place in the team standings. The Eagles tallied 24 points in the girls’ division. Savage’s girls accounted for 62 points for third place. Fairview scored 18 points in the boys’ division and six in the girls’ division. Sidney’s Chace Waters was a double winner with firsts in the shot put at 53-2 and discus at 141-9. Daniel Stevens cleared 14-0 in the pole vault for second place and Xander Schlot...
The Richland County Food Bank is enjoying the space of its new home. The non-profit organization made the move from the Nutter Building to 517 East Main during November 2022. "I love the building," Candy Markwald, Richland County Food Bank president, said. "It's awesome. We're very grateful." Markwald explained the purchase of the building was made possible due to a generous donation from a family. Richland County also provided $100,000 for the purchase, "The space we had in the Nutter Building...
About 300 second and third grade students from throughout Richland County learned valuable information during the Ag in the Classroom program held at Sidney High School on April 18. "It's to teach the kids about agriculture and show them where their food comes from," Extension agent Marley Voll said of the program's goals. Organizers of the program included the Extension office, MonDak Stockgrowers, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and area FFA advisors. Farm Bureau...
Richland County/MSU Extension agents provided encouraging information to Richland County Commissioners while reviewing programs during a meeting on April 22. Extension Agent Josie Evenson provided preliminary numbers for 4-H projects for this year’s county fair. She noted there are 240 4-H members in Richland County, which is a 23% increase since she started in the position 10 years ago. Preliminary amount of entries for the fair include 100 for market beef, 25 for breeding beef, five in d...
A member of the Three Buttes 4-H Club assisted the Richland County Food Bank by donating a pig to help feed area people in need. Brynn Spinner, an eighth-grade student in Lambert, made the donation of a little over 100 pounds of ground pork last week. Spinner explained that she donated her back-up pig to Lambert School and six more pigs were born. "The whole donation is a lovely donation," Candy Markwald, Richland County Food Bank, said. "It's a huge blessing to use, and the fact that there's...
MSU Richland County Extension will be hosting an organizational meeting for this year’s Richland County Farmer’s Market on Tuesday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the MSU Richland County Extension Office, Sidney. If you are a past vendor or are interested in becoming a vendor, you are encouraged to attend this open meeting. Market vendors can sell a variety of products; ranging from handmade items to produce, baked goods, and more. The organizational details, applications, and safety regulations of food sales at the Richland County Farmer’s Marke...
Montana State University has released their 2023 Montana Spring Wheat Performance Evaluations. These trials are based on wheat variety performance in multiple locations across the state through multiple years. This performance summary compares agronomic characteristics of spring wheat varieties evaluated by Montana Agricultural Experiment Stations and other varieties commonly grown in the state. The trials take place in 11 locations across the state and region, which locally include Sidney (irrigated and dryland) and just across the border in...
The Learning Volunteers for Adults program is still going strong and offering services in Richland County. Linette Miller has been serving as the program's director since late summer after Bernie Braden retired from the position after 11 years. "I was really happy especially working with a lot of students," Braden said of her tenure. "I loved being busy." The main instruction provided by LVA include tutoring to earn a high school diploma (HiSet), English as a second language and citizenship...
A packed house at the Richland County Lincoln-Reagan dinner organized by the Richland County Republican Central Committee heard directly from five of the eight candidates for the U.S. House 2 position on Thursday night. Elsie Arntzen, who is the current Superintendent of Public Instruction, told audience members that she is a fourth generation Montanan and a practicing Christian. The House candidate said that most importantly she is a conservative and has fought for values in her position as...
While general admission tickets for the Richland County Fair & Rodeo Concert featuring Rodney Atkins with Special Guest Jerrod Niemann are available for purchase now. The fair will have several other entertainers available for just the cost of gate admission to the fair. Cowtown offers a petting zoo and pony rides, along with an agricultural educational experience. Cow-milking demonstrations, and possible even participation by children in the crowd, will be part of their offering. Leapin’ Louie performs lasso tricks, whip-cracking, juggling, a...
Republican candidates campaigning to represent area districts were among the speakers at Richland County’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Thursday. Greg Hunter and Rhonda Knudsen are seeking the Senate District 15 position. The district features most of northeastern Montana including from Sidney to Glasgow. Hunter, a rancher in the Glasgow area, said this is his first jump into seeking an elected government position. His concerns include rural health care, a strong education system and strong law e...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC was created in 1974 to help families and young children during a critical time of growth and development. Half a century ago, the first WIC clinic opened its doors in Pineville, Ky., to a full waiting room—some who had come from almost 300 miles away— and local news stations eager to document the unveiling of this groundbreaking support program for women, infants, and children. “WIC is a critical program to feed prena...
The Richland County Health Department is now offering spring COVID-19 boosters by appointment at regular vaccine clinics. The updated vaccine covers the COVID-19 variant that has caused most infections in 2023. The vaccine protects against COVID-19 only, and does not contain flu vaccine or any other vaccine. To be eligible for the new vaccine, you must be aged 65 or older, or 6 months or older and immunocompromised. You must also wait at least four months after the last COVID-19 vaccine. Spring boosters are not recommended for those under age 6...
Richland County track athletes enjoyed success during the Sidney Invitational, which featured more than 600 students, on Saturday. Sidney's boys placed fourth in the team standings with 42 points while Sidney's girls tied for seventh place with 23 points. Williston won both the boys' and girls' titles. Sidney's Daniel Stevens cleared 13-6 for top honors in the boys' pole vault. Chace Waters had a solid meet as the senior placed second in the shot put at 44-10 and fifth in the discus at 133-6....
The Richland County Republican Central Committee is excited to announce its Scholarship Essay Winners for 2024. Ella Norby was third place, Corben Holler was second and Hannah Karren earned first. Theme was "Why is it Important to Vote" at the Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Sidney Thursday in front of community members and local, state and national candidates. The following is the winning entry by Hannah Karren. America was established by, of, and for the people, something we, as its citizens, take a...
MSU Richland County Extension will be hosting an organizational meeting for this year’s Richland County Farmer’s Market on Tuesday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the MSU Richland County Extension Office, Sidney. If you are a past vendor or are interested in becoming a vendor, you are encouraged to attend this open meeting. Market vendors can sell a variety of products; ranging from handmade items to produce, baked goods, and more. The organizational details, applications, and safety regulations of food sales at the Richland County Farmer’s Marke...
Sidney's Parks and Recreation Offer Something for Everyone Life under the Big Sky definitely lends itself to outdoor recreation, and the Sidney community provides a variety of outdoor recreation during the warmer months. The City of Sidney has spent considerable time and energy upgrading Water Tower Park, Quilling's Park, Lalonde Park, Johnson Park, Kling Park, Lyndale Park and the South Meadow Softball Complex in recent years. Water Tower Park received new fencing with funds that Sidney Park Su...
It's that time of year when area residents should make a call to Con's Weed Control Service, Sidney, in order to guarantee having a top-notch lawn. Con Donvan, owner, has run the business since 1990. He said his crews cover about a 70-mile radius including all of Richland County, some of McKenzie County and the eastern side of Roosevelt County. It's a family business with Con's wife, Lynn, and their grown children Michael, Matthew and Kerri all playing roles in the company's success. Valuable...
While many younger adults might not be overly attracted to politics, Sidney's Morgan Thiel appears to be an exception to that rule. "It's definitely important," Thiel said of those holding political office. "If you're not participating, it's running your life without your input." Thiel, a 2013 Sidney High School graduate, is the lone filed candidate for the House District 30 representative seat. The Republican is the project coordinator at Thiel Brothers Roofing, Sidney, and she started...
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that Kyle Lee Severson should be granted a new trial. Severson, Sidney, was convicted of mitigated deliberate homicide in the 2019 shooting of Tyler Hayden and sentenced to 40 years in prison. The Montana Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, April 9, that, "the cumulative effect of the errors of this case leaves us convinced that Severson is entitled to a new trial. Accordingly, we reverse Severson's conviction and remand to the District Court for further proceedin...
The Richland County Boys & Girls Club’s Ford Transit van is about to get some top-notch new tires, and a group of elementary-school students will get to learn about tire installation in a live demo associated wit≠h the tire gift. Les Schwab Tires is donating the tires as part of its Tires for Purpose program. While the team installs the tires, store manager AJ Mcgarvey will lead a learning session for 10-20 kids in grades 4-6, who will watch from the store’s showroom. The session is part of the club’s career-readiness program, which offers...
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Dwight was laid to rest in the Lambert Cemetery, Lambert. A luncheon followed services at the Fox Lake Center, Lambert, for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation was Friday, April 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, assisted the family. Remembrances,...
