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A monster truck soars off a jump during last weekend's show at the Fairgrounds. Be sure to check out the Motorsports sec...
06/05/2026

A monster truck soars off a jump during last weekend's show at the Fairgrounds.
Be sure to check out the Motorsports section in this weekend's News-Argus. We'll have an update on BGM Racing and Drag Racing, and a feature on a local mother-and-son who share a love for fast cars and loud engines.

CHRIS RINDAL WINS SD 19 RACEChallenger Chris Rindal defeated Barry Usher in the hard-fought race for Senate District 19...
06/03/2026

CHRIS RINDAL WINS SD 19 RACE

Challenger Chris Rindal defeated Barry Usher in the hard-fought race for Senate District 19.

Unofficial results showed Rindal received 3,226 votes (54%) compared with 2,759 (46%) for Usher.

Democrat Deanna Daigrepont earned 1,009 votes, while running unopposed.

Rindal earned 61% percent of the votes in Fergus County and 69% of the votes in Golden Valley County. Usher won in Petroleum, Musselshell and Yellowstone Counties, but by narrower margins.

In the U.S. Senate, Fergus County voted for Kurt Alme (74%) in the Republican race and Alani Bankhead (41%) by a slim margin over Reily Neill (38%) in the Democrat race.

Among Liberatarians, Fergus chose Tom Jandron (20) over Kyle Austin (15).

On the House side, Fergus Democrats chose Brian Miller (54%) by wide margin over Sam Lux and Jonathon Windy Boy.

Full results are available at https://electionresults.mt.gov/ResultsSW.aspx?type=CTYALL&cty=14&map=CTY

As of 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday night, the race for Senate District 19 between challenger Chris Rindal and incumbent Barry U...
06/03/2026

As of 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday night, the race for Senate District 19 between challenger Chris Rindal and incumbent Barry Usher, was still too close to call but was trending in Rindal’s direction.

As of 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday night, the race for Senate District 19 between challenger Chris Rindal and incumbent Barry Usher, was still too close to call but was trending

What stories captured readers’ attention during the past month? The list below provides the answer to that question. It ...
06/02/2026

What stories captured readers’ attention during the past month? The list below provides the answer to that question. It includes the list of stories that generated the most pageviews on lewistownnews.com from May 1-31.

What stories captured readers’ attention during the past month? The list below provides the answer to that question. It includes the list of stories that generated the most pageviews on

Gilt Edge cowboy Jerry Peterson has a lot to contemplate, not only 92 years of ranching and cowboying, but add to that h...
05/30/2026

Gilt Edge cowboy Jerry Peterson has a lot to contemplate, not only 92 years of ranching and cowboying, but add to that his induction into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. Peterson is the 2026 Living Inductee for District 6.

Gilt Edge cowboy Jerry Peterson has a lot to contemplate, not only 92 years of ranching and cowboying, but add to that his induction into the Montana Cowboy Hall of

Ever since 2010 when the Supreme Court struck down limits on political spending by corporations, people across the polit...
05/26/2026

Ever since 2010 when the Supreme Court struck down limits on political spending by corporations, people across the political spectrum have been astounded — and concerned — by the amount of so-called “dark money” flooding political races. Now one Mon…

Ever since 2010 when the Supreme Court struck down limits on political spending by corporations, people across the political spectrum have been astounded – and concerned – by the amount

Congratulations to the Fergus High School Class of 2026! May your next chapter be successful.From everyone at News-Argus
05/24/2026

Congratulations to the Fergus High School Class of 2026! May your next chapter be successful.

From everyone at News-Argus

Students, families, school staff, and community members gathered Monday, May 18 to celebrate the achievements of Fergus ...
05/22/2026

Students, families, school staff, and community members gathered Monday, May 18 to celebrate the achievements of Fergus High School students during the school’s annual awards night. Teresa Vaughn served as master of ceremonies for the event, which i…

Students, families, school staff, and community members gathered Monday, May 18 to celebrate the achievements of Fergus High School students during the school’s annual awards night. Teresa Vaughn served as

Many farmers and ranchers are turning to value-added, direct-to-consumer marketing to earn a larger share of each food d...
05/22/2026

Many farmers and ranchers are turning to value-added, direct-to-consumer marketing to earn a larger share of each food dollar consumers spend on food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS), producers on av…

Many farmers and ranchers are turning to value-added, direct-to-consumer marketing to earn a larger share of each food dollar consumers spend on food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s

Thanks to all the people who have written letters leading up to the primary election. We enjoy seeing the News-Argus Opi...
05/21/2026

Thanks to all the people who have written letters leading up to the primary election. We enjoy seeing the News-Argus Opinion pages filled with local commentary.
Election day is quickly approaching, and the deadline for letters about candidates is Friday, May 22 at noon. Send your letters or any questions to [email protected].

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