The monthly Valley County 4-H council meeting will be held Tues. Jan. 6th at 5:30p.m. at the Valley County Courthouse. All clubs are encouraged to have representation. Call the Valley County Extension Office, 406-228-6241, for more information.
The FCS Championship game between Montana State and Illinois State will air from Nashville today on KLTZ. Pre-game at 4:30 p.m. and Kickoff at 5:30 p.m.
WOLF POINT, MT — Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is proud to announce a new tourism loan that helped the Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana purchase its downtown Glasgow building — a major step forward for one of the region’s most beloved educational and family attractions.
The loan was made possible through GNDC’s Tourism Revolving Loan Fund, a special financing program created with support from the State of Montana to strengthen tourism-related businesses across the region. With additional support and coordination from Missouri River Country, this project was identified as an eligible tourism attraction — a key contributor to the region’s visitor economy and family recreation opportunities.
The program offers flexible terms, competitive rates, and opportunities to partner with local banks to help businesses and nonprofits grow and invest in regional tourism assets.
“The Children’s Museum has become a cornerstone of family recreation and education in Glasgow,” said Kelcie Bates, Loan Officer at GNDC. “This loan helps them transition from renting to ownership — building long-term stability and allowing them to expand their programming for local families and visitors alike.”
Since its founding in 2005, the Children’s Museum has provided hands-on learning experiences for kids ages 2–10 through creative, themed exhibits like Main Street, Pollinator Exhibit, The Roxy Theater, and World Wildlife Experience. The museum attracts visitors from across Montana and beyond, serving as a regional hub for interactive learning and family tourism.
Executive Director Stacey Fast worked closely with GNDC’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Lending Department throughout the project — from early business planning to financial packaging and loan approval.
“GNDC’s support made all the difference,” said Fast. “They helped us navigate the process step-by-step. Owning our building means we can reinvest in our exhibits and continue serving families in rural Montana for generations.” This project represents how GNDC’s Tourism Loan Fund supports local investments that strengthen the region’s tourism economy, enhance community vitality, and help organizations reach long-term sustainability.
“This is exactly the kind of project this fund was built for,” said Tori Matejovsky, Executive Director of GNDC. “We’re investing in local assets that make our region more vibrant and welcoming — while supporting organizations that add real value to their communities.
The GNDC Tourism Revolving Loan Fund was established in 2024 through a state tourism development grant to support businesses and nonprofits that contribute to the regional visitor economy. The program offers flexible financing, competitive rates, and partnership options with local lenders for projects that expand tourism and strengthen rural communities. Eligible uses include property purchases, facility improvements, and equipment that enhance tourism infrastructure across GNDC’s service area.
(GNDC) Great Northern Development Corporation is the regional economic and small business development organization serving Valley County and the broader northeast Montana region. As a mission-driven nonprofit, GNDC partners with local, state, federal, and private stakeholders to bring resources, investment, and opportunity to rural communities. GNDC’s programs include small business advising through the SBDC, FADC, NABA, business lending, Brownfield Program, and community infrastructure planning — all focused on building a more resilient and prosperous region.
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The Glasgow National Weather Service has compiled the statistics from 2025 in Glasgow.
2025 was the 19th warmest year on record, going back to 1948. The average temperature for the year was 44.8 degrees.
The high temperature of the year was 101 degrees, 12 degrees off the record from 1900. The lowest temperature recorded was -31, which was 18 degrees warmer than the record of -59 in 1936.
Two notable storms affected Glasgow this past year: a severe thunderstorm on June 15th and a blizzard on December 17th.
That severe thunderstorm on June 15th produced a wind gust of 71mph and half dollar sized hail. That wind gust broke the record for the highest gust recorded in June.
The blizzard on December 17th produced a wind gust of 78mph, which broke the record for the highest December wind gust.
Total precipitation for 2025 was 13.45, one hundredth ahead of the average. Total snowfall for the year was right at 41 inches, .3 above normal. 25.9 inches of that snow fell in November and December. The annual precipitation record is 22.96 inches, set in 2011. The snowfall record is also from that year: 93.4 inches.
Other records of note:
– March was the 6th warmest March on record
– April was the driest since 1984 (.01)
– June 22nd was unusually cold: the high was only 55, the coldest June high since 2009.
Spring was the 7th warmest on record, and the driest since 2017
Summer was the coolest and wettest summer since 2019. July and August only had one day each with triple digit temperatures.
Fall was the fifth warmest on record.
December 2025 was the wettest December on record, with 1.72″ of precipitation. December 11th was the wettest December day on record, with .94″ of precipitation, and 7.5 inches of snow.
The Scottie basketball teams were in action last night against the visiting Harlem Wildcats in 2B conference games. In the girl’s game Joely Chappell led the Scotties with 28 and Mayzie Yoakam added 17 as the Scottie girls ran away to a 72 – 31 win. The win keeps the Scottie girls unbeaten in the season. Aubri Flying led the Wildcat attack with 8.
The Scottie boys lost a tough game to the Wildcats 59-56. Harlem jumped out to an 18 – 12 first-quarter lead and led throughout the contest. The Scotties did tie the score during the fourth quarter, but Harlem regained the lead and held off the Scotties. The Hudyma brothers, Colt and Cade, led the Scottie Scoring attack with 19 and 15 points, respectively. Cody McCabe led all scoring with 23.
The Scotties will be in action at home this coming weekend as they host Poplar on Friday (Super Hero Night) and then Malta on Saturday.
The Scottie wrestlers were in Bozeman and Belgrade this weekend. The boys were competing at the Tom LeProwse Invitational in Bozeman. They finished in 10th place overall. Individually for the Scotties: Saunten Gamas was 4th @ 126 Cody Kuka 6th @138 Khye Gamas 3rd @ 157 William Kirkland 5th @ 165
For the girls, they were at the MT Super 14 tournament in Belgrade. The girls finished in 11th place. Individually for the Scottie girls: Madison Lamb 2nd @ 135 Hannah Holinde 5th @ 190 The wrestlers will be in Bismarck this upcoming weekend.
Day 1 At the Girls MT Super 14 Wrestling Tournament in Belgrade, the Scottie girls were 6th out of 42 schools with 80 points after Friday’s action. Madison Lamb and Hannah Holinde are in the Semifinals. Lana Mason, Chloe Lamb, Avery Pedersen, & Aubree Holinde are still alive on the Consolation side.
At the Boys Tom Leprowse Invitational in Bozeman, the Scottie Boys were sitting in 11th place out of 43 schools with 79.5 points.
Khye Gamas and Cody Kuka are in the Semifinals. Saunten Gamas, Tyler King, & William Kirkland are still alive on the Consolation side.
| 1Q | HALF | 3Q | 4Q | FINAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 16 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 63 |
| Plentywood | 7 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 36 |
The Scottie boys outscored the Wildcats 22-4 in the fourth quarter on Friday night to break open the game, and coasted to a 63-36 win.
Top individual scorers: Cade Hudyma 18, Colt Hudyma 12, Grady Nielsen 12.
The boys are back in action Saturday afternoon, hosting Harlem in another conference match-up. The varsity game is set to start at approximately 5:30 p.m. on KLTZ.
The Scottie girls topped Plentywood last Friday night.
| 1Q | HALF | 3Q | 4Q | FINAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 24 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 56 |
| Plentywood | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 15 |
The Scottie girls continued their winning streak into 2026, with a 56-15 win in Plentywood on Friday night. The girls held Plentywood to just 3 points in the first half.
Top individual scorers: Mayzie Yoakam 15, Emma Mandeville 13, Joely Chappell 12.
The girls are back in action Saturday afternoon, hosting Harlem in another conference match-up. The varsity game is set to start at approximately 4:00 p.m. on KLTZ.
Girls Basketball
Bainville 57, Savage 33
Billings Central 64, Sidney 27
Box Elder 56, Chinook 45
Brockton 51, Richey-Lambert 41
Circle 56, Jordan 37
Dodson 48, Nashua 27 (Nashua: Dyllan Bergstrom 19)
Ennis 68, Manhattan 38
Florence-Carlton 76, Anaconda 9
Glasgow 56, Plentywood 15
Huntley Project 75, Lodge Grass 59
Malta 45, Harlem 33
Miles City 53, Livingston 29
Missoula Loyola 67, Thompson Falls 40
North Country 63, Lustre Christian 32 (North Country: BaiLee McColly 19, Gracie Wasson 15, Emerson Downing 10. Lustre: Lauryn Holzrichter 10, Lauren Fast 8)
Poplar 39, Fairview 33
Shelby 60, Rocky Boy 48
St. Labre 56, Roundup 27
Terry 57, Plevna 29
Three Forks 42, Townsend 39
Turner 40, Hays-Lodgepole 38
Boys Basketball
Arlee 74, Deer Lodge 45
Billings Central 74, Sidney 39
Brockton 74, Richey-Lambert 54
Circle 69, Jordan 35
Culbertson 37, Froid-Lake 35
Dodson 54, Nashua 52 (Nashua: Zander Schulte 28)
Ennis 53, Manhattan 51
Fairview 65, Poplar 57
Glasgow 63, Plentywood 36
Hays-Lodgepole 58, Turner 38
Lodge Grass 84, Huntley Project 58
Lustre Christian 58, North Country 20 (Lustre: Prestyn Klatt 17, Johnslee Pierre 16, Cam Reddig 11. North Country: no stats available)
Malta 80, Harlem 72
Miles City 67, Livingston 41
Missoula Loyola 88, Thompson Falls 28
Rocky Boy 83, Shelby 52
Savage 61, Bainville 55
Scobey 72, Wolf Point 30
St. Labre 82, Roundup 24
Terry 43, Plevna 31
Three Forks 47, Townsend 44
Westby-Grenora 51, Divide County 31
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