Stillwater County News

10/10/2025

Happy Homecoming, Renegades!
(Photos courtesy of Kuincy Strecker)

10/10/2025

The Absarokee Public School Board of Trustees meets on Monday, Oct. 13 at the high school library. See the agenda below:

10/09/2025

Gov. Greg Gianforte made a Columbus stop recently to recognize two local veterans — Larry Tipton of Columbus and Michael Alexander of Park City — with the Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation for their military service and decades of community dedication.

We also celebrate the posthumous Silver Star awarded to WWI nurse Elizabeth Sandelius Benbow, a Cokedale native who showed extraordinary courage under fire in France 107 years ago. Her remarkable story of heroism at Field Hospital 112 is finally being recognized more than a century later.

WIND ENERGY DEBATE: Two passionate perspectives on the Beaver Creek Wind Farm and what it means for our county's future. What's your view? (page A4)

Also inside: Homecoming celebrations across the county • Football, volleyball and cross country action • Veterans Wall seeks 100 more names for next plaque • Our entertaining law enforcement blotter

This week also covers the tragic loss of a 15-year-old Columbus student in a Highway 10 collision Saturday night. Our thoughts remain with his family, friends and all who knew him.

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10/07/2025

Congratulations to our Stillwater County Homecoming royalty!

Columbus crowned Addy Anderson and Chancy Segeberg, while Park City celebrated Macy Witt and Landon Downing as their 2025 Homecoming royalty.

See more homecoming photos and game coverage coming in Thursday's print edition! (Photos by Cody Schlehuber/Sensory Photography and Lindsay Witt)

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

A 15-year-old Columbus boy died Saturday night following a three-vehicle collision on Highway 10 near Park City.

A 15-year-old Columbus boy died Saturday night following a three-vehicle collision on Highway 10 near Park City that prompted a massive emergency response and closed the highway for hours.

10/05/2025

Here's a look at this week's Stillwater County Commissioner meeting schedule:

10/04/2025

Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Columbus on Wednesday to honor two local veterans with the 2024 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation.

Larry Tipton of Columbus and Michael Alexander of Park City were recognized for their military service and decades of community dedication. Alexander served in Vietnam and has devoted over 50 years to American Legion Post 100, including launching a program for 200 flagpoles at Park City Cemetery. Tipton, a Navy corpsman who also served in Vietnam, has been instrumental in leading American Legion Post 34.
The ceremony took place at the Stillwater Soldiers' Wall, a community project started by Columbus Elementary second graders in 2011 that honors more than 2,000 Stillwater County veterans.

"No one embodies Montana values and commitment to service better than our veterans," Gianforte said.

Read Linda Halstead-Acharya's article here: https://www.stillwatercountynews.com/news/governor-makes-columbus-stop-to-honor-distinguished-veterans/article_1df52a79-bff8-4d0f-8109-3dc64bc0f6af.html

10/03/2025

Celebrating Stillwater County's 4-H stars! More than 100 youth and families gathered Sept. 28 for Achievement Night, honoring everything from first-year members to graduating seniors. See all the photos (by Sarah Brewer) and award winners, plus learn how to enroll for the 2026 program year. Enrollment is now open! Read more here: https://www.stillwatercountynews.com/news/stillwater-county-4-h-celebrates-year-of-achievement/article_e6d4bb39-6a9f-4c60-97b8-01efd644216f.html

10/03/2025

Here's a look at Monday's Columbus City Council agenda. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

10/03/2025

The Stillwater Ice Association (formerly the Columbus Ice Rink) is skating toward its goals faster than organizer Brad Kimble ever expected.

10/02/2025

Clean Water, Cold Ice, Growing Leaders in This Week's Stillwater County News!

Columbus just completed a $2.7 million ultraviolet wastewater treatment upgrade that's already showing impressive results. The state-of-the-art facility is designed for double our current capacity and will serve the community for decades.

The Stillwater Ice Association is exceeding fundraising goals with 16 banner sponsorships already sold. Their long-term vision? A $250,000 portable refrigeration system that could extend the ice season from November through March.

Also in this issue: • 4-H Achievement Night celebrates graduating seniors and volunteers with decades of service • Stillwater Conservation District navigates on-channel pond controversies • County sports • The law enforcement blotter, featuring a wayward cow's I-90 adventure. And much more!

This week brings stories of investment, volunteerism and the moments—big and small—that define our community.

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