Talk to your child or children about COVID-19 and why it is a pandemic, so they understand the changes and cancellations in their daily routines. Not talking about something can make children worry more. As a parent, our goals are to help our children feel informed and get fact-based information that is reassuring. Talk to your children in a way they can understand. Keep it simple and factor

Education leaders from around Montana have recommended extending distance learning through the end of the school year. The group of leaders, which includes representatives from the Office of Public Instruction, the Board of Public Education and the Montana Public Education Center, released a letter April 9 addressed to all district and county school superintendents. It states that national health

The Roosevelt County DUI Task Force met via conference call Wednesday, April 1. The main topics of discussion were electing officers for the task force and how to proceed with the DUI Task Force scholarship amid the current health landscape. First, nominations for the chair and vice-chair were opened up by A.J. Allen, DUI Task Force coordinator. Allen started by informing those in attendance

The Culbertson Town Council approved a resolution for a declaration of a local emergency during Monday night’s meeting. Attorney Greg Hennessy told the council that the League of Cities and Towns and Montana Attorneys developed the form for emergency situations. The town council meeting was held through video conferencing. “Obviously, this situation everywhere is almost on a war time

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, healthcare officials are working tirelessly to limit the effects of the pandemic on their community. At Roosevelt Medical Center, the workflow has changed dramatically as all efforts have refocused on keeping the coronavirus outside its doors and the community safe. While RMC has not treated any COVID-19 patients, staff are busy with pre-planning

For those of us old enough to remember or to watch reruns of the 1950s classic Dragnet, we can easily recall Sgt. Friday’s quote, “Just the facts, ma’am.” That quote became locked into America’s lexicon, highlighting a simple ask of all of us to be honest with each other. The facts unfolding before us regarding COVID-19 are no different. The risks are real. Epidemiologists have estimated

Beginning April 3, members of the Montana National Guard have been screening incoming travelers at train stations in Whitefish, Havre, Shelby and Wolf Point. They will also have a presence at airports in Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell and Missoula. Seventy-three members of state Air Force and Army National Guard units were activated at the direction of Governor