The chairman of the Fort Peck Tribes is tired of the crime activity occurring on the reservation. Floyd Azure feels enforcing existing laws and having people step up to take responsibility are parts of the path to decrease the amount of crime. “It’s time for the tribes to step up and take action,” Azure said. “We’ve been basically not doing anything. Too many people on past councils have

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87/g on Monday, April 13, according to Gas-Buddy. Prices in Montana are 55.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 74.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 4.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.617 per gallon. According

Roosevelt County commissioners shared on Tuesday, March 31, a profile of the county conducted by Action for Eastern Montana. Commissioner Robert Toavs said interesting information in the profile included the county’s high rates for teenage pregnancies and diabetes. “It’s a pretty interesting read for eastern Montana,” Toavs said at the commissioners’ meeting. The teen birth

The Foundation for Montana History announced its largest ever grant cycle this week, awarding over $255,000 to communities across Montana, including the Fort Peck Theatre. The foundation is a nonprofit based in Helena that raises private funds and makes grants for community-based history initiatives. Since starting the grant program in 2012, they have placed over $2.1million into history and preservation