After urging from U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, President Biden announced a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Montana, triggering the release of federal funds to assist emergency response and recovery following significant spring flooding in northern Montana that occurred in April 2023. The areas eligible for public assistance are Blaine, Daniels, Hill, Park, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley

State and local health officials are reporting increased West Nile virus activity in several counties across the state this week, including the first three human cases for 2023, which have been identified in Dawson, Rosebud and Yellowstone counties. These three cases range in ages from the late 30s to early 70s, including two males and one female. All cases were hospitalized for their illnesses.