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

The 58th Go-Getters Youth Rodeo was held at the Go-Getters Arena south of Wolf Point Sept. 8. Organizer Stephanie Hansen told the Northern Plains Independent that attendance was up for the event. She said there were a total of 65 competitors this year, with six entrants dropping out due to illness. She said her favorite part of the rodeo was all the smiles on young peoples’ faces. “I just