Humanities Montana received notice Wednesday, April 2, from the National Endowment for the Humanities that its $1 million general operating grant was “terminated immediately,” according to executive director Jill Baker. The federal money represents the bulk of the budget for Humanities Montana, which supports arts and civics programs across the state. “Today is not a great day,”

The Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to renew their master service agreement with Interstate Engineering during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 15. The agreement covers five years. The current contract expires at the end of May. “It’s been a good agreement for the last five years,” Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said. Commissioners explained that the agreement keeps Interstate

The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority will likely not see state funding from this session. House Bill 848, which would have taken $2 million from the railroad car tax and directed it to the authority, failed 23-27 on second reading in the Senate. The tax brings in about $4 million annually and the money currently goes into the general fund. “We are not deterred easily,” Big Sky Passenger

As part of their desire to reduce suicides in the area, Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board members have announced the establishment of a transitional living unit in Poplar to assist juveniles. The facility features eight beds for males, eight beds for females and four flex beds. No timeline has yet been set for how long the juveniles can stay at the transitional living unit. At the end of

When filing opens for municipal elections in Roosevelt County on Thursday, April 17, Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak says he will file for re-election. “One more time if it’s wanted,” Dschaak said of his decision to seek a fourth term. Dschaak explained it was a tough decision, but he feels his leadership is needed with the city going through a large sewer project and new leadership