The number of babies born with syphilis in Montana is increasing at an alarming rate. More robust and innovative syphilis testing and treatment strategies can reduce the number of babies born with syphilis and improve health during pregnancy. In 2023, 19 Montana babies were born with syphilis, which is over nine times the number of cases in 2020. This increase reflects and closely follows the

Culbertson March 14: Cheddar broccoli soup, tuna sandwiches and dessert. March 18: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. March 21: Cod sticks, fries, vegetables and dessert. *** Bainville March 13: Teriyaki chicken, baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert. March 18: Breakfast casserole, biscuits, fruit salad and dessert. March 20: Tator tot hotdish, vegetables

Froid School March 17: Omelets, sausage links, hashbrowns, fruits and go-gurts. March 18: Chicken tacos, taco bar, refried beans and fruits. March 19: Pepperoni pasta bake, garlic bread, vegetables, fruit and dessert. March 20: Sub sandwiches, potato salad, vegetables and fruits. March 21: No school. *** Culbertson School March. 17: Breakfast: Breakfast sandwiches. Lunch: Ham

The charges against Tyler Shane Granley have been amended in district court. Granley faces the counts of assault on a peace officer including bodily injury, a felony; resisting arrest, a misdemeanor; and obstructing a peace officer, a misdemeanor. Granley is accused of kicking a Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Deputy during an incident on Aug. 8, 2024. If convicted of the felony, Granley

As general managers of Montana’s electric cooperatives, we urge our state senators and communities to support House Bill 490 (HB 490). This vital piece of legislation ensures our state is better prepared to face the growing threat of wildfires and that our member-owned cooperatives can continue to serve our communities without the risk of being held liable for fires outside of their control.

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame honored its newest and 17th class of inductees during the MCHF Annual Induction Ceremony & Western Heritage Gathering Feb. 7-8 at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. Nearly 600 people attended the weekend’s events. On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Hall of Fame welcomed 23 new inductees during the morning recognition ceremony and brunch. MCHF Board Directors KellyAnne

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers enjoyed some success testifying for bills in the Montana Legislature last week. Oelkers testified in opposition of House Bill 420, which was tabled in the House taxation committee by a 21-0 margin. House Bill 420 dealt with revising tax lien and tax deed laws including revising the time for redemption by an interested party and providing that a

The regular meeting of the Bainville Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 by Mayor Toby Romo at the Bainville Town Hall. Those present included Mayor Toby Romo and council members Will Rathbun and John Gilligan. Romo said that Dan Lambert is gathering bids for a broom attachment and Lambert is also gathering bids for concrete, insulation and wiring for the town shop. Fire Chief