An improvement in broadband service for the Big Sky state could be one benefit if the new infrastructure proposals become law. Last week, a bipartisan group came to an agreement with President Biden on a framework to improve the country’s infrastructure. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said during a conference call with state media members that the bill is one of the most important non-emergency

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.,, introduced the “Lower Costs, More Cures Act,” which will support Montanans by lowering prescription drug prices, increasing transparency in the complex prescription drug pricing process and encouraging American ingenuity in the development of new treatments and cures. “Year after year, Montanans continue to face out of control prescription drugs costs.

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center the past two weeks included: Milton Alexander Jr., 38, Poplar, hold for

The summer reading program at the Roosevelt County Main is coming back June 29-July 27. “Children from ages seven through 13 years will celebrate ‘Tails and Tales’ with a reading challenge, games, crafts, door prizes and more,” said library director Janet Livingston. The program starts Tuesday, June 29, at 1 p.m., running until 3 p.m. and will continue weekly through July 27.