The Montana Department of Revenue reported that Roosevelt County had cannabis sales of $297,864 during the first month of 2023. The amount includes $212,815 for adult-use sales and $85,049 for medical sales. In comparison, Valley County experienced $143,934 in sales during January. Sheridan County reported $67,844 in sales during the month. Other eastern Montana counties include Richland

Roosevelt County reported 21 active COVID cases as of Friday, March 3. There have been 4,013 total cases in the county. Area Statistics Daniels County had zero active cases as of Friday, March 3. The county has 485 cumulative cases. Valley County reported nine active cases as of Friday, March 3. The county has 2,164 cumulative cases. In McCone County, there were zero active case as of

County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-ofmind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 6-10 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its

Wild Montana and Wild Montana Action Fund have announce the 14th Annual Picture Wild Montana Photo Contest. Prizes for winning photos include a $300 grand prize, Mystery Ranch and Patagonia packs, Oboz footwear and more. Wild Montana and Wild Montana Action Fund will launch the 14th annual Picture Wild Montana photo contest, with prizes offered for the best photos taken on public lands across

National Slam The Scam Day is Thursday, March 9, on National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, the Social Security Administration gives you the tools to recognize Social Security- related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam! Recognize the four basic signs of a scam: 1, Scammers pretend

For the first time in over two years, average diesel prices in the U.S. have fallen below their year-ago levels according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on fuel. Diesel prices have declined nearly $1.50 per gallon since reaching record-levels last spring and now stand at an average of $4.35 per gallon, the lowest level since the days immediately

A House bill making its way through the Legislature would revise a tuition waiver available to Native American students by expanding the program’s eligibility criteria so more people could qualify. Some state and education administrators are concerned about the financial cost of the waivers. Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, introduced House Bill 288 in January, when the House Education

A bill that would implement accountability measures into a unique Montana law that requires the state’s public schools to create and teach Indigenous history is so far making its way through the Legislature with noticeable support. The bill, as sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, proposes stronger accountability into Indian Education for All, a requirement embedded into

The popular Montana Farmers Union Women’s Conference is expanding this spring to include a second event in eastern Montana. Registration is now open for the inaugural MFU Eastern Montana Women’s Conference to be held March 31-April 1 in Sidney. “The women’s conference is a low-cost event, and you will make new friends and learn new things not only about the area and the agriculture