About 23,500 Montana workers will experience a pay increase at the start of the new year. Montana will increase its minimum wage to $9.95 an hour, an increase of 75 cents, starting on Jan. 1, 2023. Montana statute requires the minimum wage be adjusted annually based on changes in inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index all Urban Consumers from August of the year in which the calculation

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 19. Mayor Chris Dschaak said he has been inundated with requests for payment agreements so that customers can pay past due and restore service. He asked city personnel to create a formal policy. He said a new policy should be ready by the January meeting. Greg Lukasik with Great West Engineering gave the council an update on wastewater

A familiar face will serve as the interim superintendent for the Wolf Point School District for the rest of the school year. Former superintendent Eileen Karge was approved to be the school district’s interim superintendent during the school board meeting on Monday, Dec. 12. Karge has applied to reactivate her superintendent certification. The Montana School Board Association has prepared a