Jonnell Wieder earned too much money at her job to keep her Medicaid coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency ended in 2023 and states resumed checking whether people were eligible for the program. But she was reassured by the knowledge that Medicaid would provide postpartum coverage for her and her daughter, Oakleigh McDonald, who was born in July of that year. Wieder is a member of

This year’s back-to-school season is the first in 35 years that Montana has had an active measles case, likely generating questions and concerns for parents, teachers and community members. After the state reported its first measles case since 1990 in April, the University of Montana’s Public Health Training Center realized many health care providers and public health officials had never

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 25. The board approved the Education Department Budget adjustment in the amount of $15,734.66, payable to Student Support Services. Prosecutors applicant June Gourd was approved. An amended resolution was passed for the Fort Peck Tribes Head Start Pre K Program to submit a one-time supplemental funding application

By James Walling The Wolf Point City Council held its regular meeting Aug. 18. Town attorney Montana Wilson closed the public portion of the meeting to discuss strategy regarding ongoing litigation. Following executive session, the council heard a public works report. The municipal pool is closed as of Aug. 17. Greg Lukasik provided an update on wastewater projects. New bids for