Roosevelt County has 13 active COVID cases as of Monday, Aug. 9. Clinics are planned for Aug. 12 in Wolf Point, Aug. 19 in Wolf Point and Aug. 26 in Culbertson. Masks are recommended for individuals who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms of the disease are fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, sore throat, congestion or runny nose,

While working toward graduation, many Wolf Point High School students have found a way to get a head start for their higher education goals. Erin Loendorf, high school guidance counselor, explains that the dual credit program keeps growing at the school. About 75 percent of last year’s graduating class earned college credits while still attending high school. “This is something we’ve

Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that the state will invest federal funds to prevent child abuse, expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program, and provide early intervention services and supports for families with infants and toddlers with significant developmental delays or disabilities. Using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the governor

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Jon Tester, D-Mont, along with U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale are calling for President Biden to support Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s request for a major disaster declaration after a severe windstorm left thousands of northeastern Montanans without power. The request impacts residents in Roosevelt, Richland, McCone, Garfield and Dawson counties. The letter

It’s that time of year again!. As the new school year approaches and everyone gears up for another school year, parents and caregivers think about preparing their children for the upcoming year. For parents of middle schoolers and teens, how to keep kids from using tobacco and nicotine products might not seem as serious as other issues in today’s world. In fact, some parents may feel that

Montana gas prices have risen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.28/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 11.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.05/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $3.07/g on Monday while the most expensive

With five months until Montana’s adult-use marijuana market opens up, municipalities from Kalispell to Billings are figuring out what legal cannabis will look like in their communities. Voters legalized general- use cannabis for adults last November and the Legislature sorted out additional details during its session this spring. It’s now up to municipalities to figure out things like