A group of Montana students, families and tribes recently reached a settlement agreement with the Montana Board of Public Education — a major development in a years-long class action lawsuit regarding the implementation of Indian Education for All. Montana is the only state that constitutionally requires a commitment in K-12 public education to recognize the “distinct and unique cultural

Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary of supporting local governance. Since its founding in 1985, the center has worked to foster effective, innovative and sustainable local government practices. “By providing crucial training, resources and guidance to local officials, the LGC has empowered communities to navigate complex challenges,

The Roosevelt County Commissioners decided unanimously last week to continue providing full health insurance coverage to their employees for at least the coming year. The cost for health insurance per employee increased from $1,476 to $1,533 per month. The plan has a $500 deductible. Commissioners discussed switching to a flat fee at some point instead of constantly increasing the payment

doses of MMR vaccine. Unvaccinated adults may need one or two doses of MMR vaccine, depending on their circumstance, if they do not have evidence of immunity. People born before 1957 are considered to have presumed immunity. As a precaution, North Dakota Health and Human Services recommends that all residents and travelers to Williams County ensure they are vaccinated against measles. This includes

In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, the Department of Health and Human Services reminds mothers that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential assistance before, during and after pregnancy. “In Montana, one in five women experience depression during pregnancy, and 13.5% experience postpartum depression,” said Mandi Zanto, Title V director

The amount of funds that Roosevelt County is receiving through increased oil activity slowly keeps growing. For the quarter ending on Dec. 31, 2024, Roosevelt County received a total of $2,029,946 in distributions. Total collections amount to $4.440.924 with the state keeping $2,410,978. Roosevelt County maintains $792,085, which are divided among the county’s departments. The rest of the

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the appointment of members to the county board of health during their meeting on Tuesday, April 29. Re-appointed were Linda Hansen, Dennis Fourbear, Larry Heater and Julie Bach. Commissioners said a business leader is needed on the five-member board of health. Contact commissioners or the health department if you’re interested in serving in