Democratic state lawmaker and congressional candidate Mark Sweeney has died, according to a statement from his family. Sweeney, 62, served in the state legislature since 2019, first as a representative and most recently as a senator. He was also one of three Democratic nominees for Montana’s new second congressional district. According to KTVH, Sweeney died of natural causes at his home

Roosevelt County had one active COVID cases as of Friday, May 6. There have been 74 COVID-related deaths in the county. Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled from 3-5 p.m. on May 19 in Wolf Point and on May 26 in Culbertson. Children’s vaccination clinics are scheduled on May 16 from 1-4 p.m. in Wolf Point. The clinic is for ages 5-11. County health officials encourage all residents

By Bill Vander Weele During a call with Montana media members on Thursday, May 5, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont, said that increased drug use, especially fentanyl, throughout the nation including Montana is on the minds of national legislators. The senator noted that federal grants assist local law enforcement agencies with the fight against drug abuse. “There are a lot of talk that it’s

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., was awarded the James D. Range Conservation Award from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership for his leadership on legislation to improve management and access to public lands, address the issue of chronic wasting disease and clean up abandoned hardrock mines. “As a fifth generation Montanan and avid sportsman, I grew up in Montana’s outdoors hunting

munication between the road foreman and commissioners to know where the issues are. Hentges agree that many roads along with bridges need to have conditions improved. When asked how to address the homeless population problem, Toavs said situations should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. “No one should be left in freezing temperatures,” he said. Karge said he would make sure

We will wait for the Court’s official and final decision rather than comment on an improperly leaked draft,” wrote Senate President Mark Blasdel and House Majority Leader Sue Vinton in an emailed statement. “Roe v. Wade was wrong from the day it was issued and we hope and believe that Life will prevail.” Democrats in the state Legislature said the draft opinion would be a “greater attack”