Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

After getting wiped out by the fair, my family and I had the chance to escape the great state of Montana and go home to spend time with my family in the suburbs of Chicago. The road trip was long and...

If you have ever seen Malta Public School's Music Teacher Erik Engebretson cruising around town, chances are he isn't just getting from point A to point B in Malta. As it turns out Engebretson has...

The fourth season of Malta Parks and Recreation Softball is in the books, and this year's championship was won by Oh My Quad!, the league's first champion in 2016. Oh My Quad! defeated 99 Problems...

The Phillips County Ranch Rodeo is scheduled for Monday, September 2, at the Trafton Rodeo Arena in Trafton Park after the conclusion of the 50th Annual Milk River Wagon Train. The event formerly...

On Saturday, August 17, the Malta Senior Center celebrated 50 years of service to the Phillips County Area. Though the non-profit organization opened it’s doors in 1969, the Senior Center has been...

It was a rough day of showmanship for the senior class of the 2019 4-H Beef Show at the P.C. Fair on Friday, August 2. The first heat of the showmanship went as smooth as can be, with 4-H Judge...

I know I was skeptical at first per my previous write up about our new vehicle. But I have been driving our family minivan for a week or so and I love it. I know praising the room, comfort and dependa...

The 104th Annual Phillips County Fair feature plenty of young talent electrifying the Grandstands on Sunday, August 4. The talent included many young participants in the Youth Rodeo event hosted by...

The 104th Phillips County Fair's AMX event did not fail to entertain as the event featured thrills, spills, crashes and even a fire. The event started with a startling crash as Great Fall's Jamie...

Sometimes it's not about the money. The Grandstands and Beer Gardens were packed during the 104th Annual Phillips County Fair's Crash for Cash Demolition Derby and those in attendance bore witness to...

Once a Mustang, always a Mustang, but next season Andres Lopez, who recently graduated from Malta High School, will be donning blue, white, and gray for the Dickinson State University Blue Hawks...

Several local churches came together for the 2019 Malta Area Vacation Bible School last Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, at Mustang Football Field. The event which included Malta Community...

INFO Though I missed a lot of it, I thoroughly enjoyed what time I did spend at the Malta Chamber of Commerce’s Malta Crazy Days event. Like the First State Bank Car Show, or any other big event...

The Montana Drag Racing Association (MDRA) was present last weekend at the Hi-Line Drag Strip as the Phillips County Motorsports (PCMS) Group held it's third weekend of the year. "The Hi-Line Drag...

Fave Hobby: Painting. Favorite Movie: The Book of Life. One thing you miss at school: Arts and Crafts. Fave Superhero: Spiderman. Fave Food: Cake. Fave Spot in PC: The gym (mom says Nelson). What Are...

Yeah, I quit for about five years. But when on the keto diet, it helps to have healthy snack options, which is why I dove right back into eating sunflower seeds. I normally eat those jokers by the...

The 2019 Malta Parks and Recreation Softball League kicked off last Tuesday, July 9, at Trafton Park as nine teams played a total of six games. Winners of the 6 p.m. games included the Lucky Bullet...

The Malta Swim Team scored a total of 164 combined points at the Lewistown Swim Meet last weekend with only seven swimmers. The event was held on Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 14. "Everyone...

Though it was over 90 degrees outside several co-ed softball teams came together to raise funds for Malta's Department of Parks and Recreation last Saturday, July 13, at Trafton Park. Between the...

The Phillips County Boots and Saddles Rodeo featured a different layout for the 2019 season, having held it's only events of the year on last Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. Though the event...

The last day at the Phillips County Fair will be action packed as the Grandstands are set to host the 2019 P.C. Fair Indian Relay Races and Youth Rodeo. The event will be the third installment of the...

Fave Hobby: Watching TV. Favorite Disney Movie: Beauty & the Beast (1991). Fave Animal: Cat. One Superpower: Swimming fast. Fave Meal / Dessert: Spaghetti / Ice Cream. Fave Spot in PC: The pool....

Judge me if you must. But in my free time, mostly at 9 p.m., I play video games. Things are a lot different nowadays with video games needing the internet. For years we have not had the internet at...

For the third year in a row, the Dodson Fairgrounds will host a Phillips County Indian Relay. The event coupled with a Youth Rodeo is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 4, starting at 11 a.m....

With the help of various people and groups, the Trafton Park Baseball and Softball fields have seen plenty of upgrades, but this weekend a fundraiser is geared to help the field to remain playable at...