The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications for the 2024 “Meals for Backpacks” program, which supports schools, food banks, and service organizations that provide weekend meal programs for Montana school children. “It is 65 hours from the time school is dismissed on Friday afternoon until the bell rings on Monday morning,” the foundation says on its website.

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting Aug. 26-27 in Poplar. During Law and Justice, a motion was passed to grant FPHA the authority to prepare and submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a fiscal year 2024 IHBG Competitive Program Grant application. The board voted to accept and authorize the selection of Adrienne Weinberger as tribal

The Montana Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to pay attention to all school bus and school zone traffic laws as students return to the classroom. By simply following the law and taking necessary precautions, motorists can help ensure Montana students get to and from school safely. “Always pay attention to your surroundings when you’re on the road, and especially when you’re near

A new workshop series hosted by Montana Farmers Union is helping rural residents know what to do until Emergency Medical Services are able to arrive during emergencies. Several Far Out & Waiting workshops have been offered in partnership with local EMS crews so far in Eastern and Central Montana with more planned in the coming months. The workshops are part of MFU’s grassroots education

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2024 snowmobile grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. Montana’s Snowmobile Program received 25 grant requests and proposes to award $460,000. The program receives funding through snowmobile registrations, gas tax and Snowmobile Trail Pass revenues. Montana’s Snowmobile