Women’s organizations were among plaintiffs suing the State of Montana over a law that permits setting insurance rates based on sex or marital status that passed during the 2021 legislative session. Plaintiffs claim in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that House Bill 379 allows for discriminatory practices from insurance companies and gives individuals no legal recourse as would be typical through

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

As a part of his continued effort to strengthen border security and protect Montana communities from fentanyl, U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week led a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging U.S. Senate and House leadership to include his Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act in fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act so it can be signed into law before the end of the year.

To the Wolf Point City Council, let’s all of us start being accountable for our own actions: That’s what we need in our community, to start respecting our city and its parks. There are rules and laws to follow in Triangle Park and the parks on Main Street. The gazebo is a big problem. Also, people are drinking, urinating and defecating in these parks. Condoms have been found in these parks!

Montana Centenarians were honored in Butte at the Copper King Hotel and Convention Center during a special luncheon Oct. 5. Gov. Gianforte was on hand to welcome and celebrate with the Centenarians in attendance. “Montana Centenarians are absolute treasures,” Gov. Gianforte said. “They have lived life to the fullest and bring so many experiences with them. It was an honor to celebrate

Roosevelt County reported 32 active COVID cases as of Friday, Sept. 30. There have been 3,654 total cases in the county. Roosevelt County Health Department hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Wolf Point the first and third Thursdays of the month, and in Culbertson on the fourth Thursday. Clinics for children 5-11 years of age are held every three weeks on Fridays. Call 406653-6223 for a COVID vaccine

Gallery Nights exhibition series. “True Archdale: The Cosmic Dance” showcases Archdale’s expressive multimedia work that uses improvised lines with bold colors that reference both abstract art and design elements of Assiniboine culture. More than 20 pieces of Archdale’s will be highlighted. Begun in 2017, these works are described by Archdale as “the expression of ideas and lines that

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D (Pharmacy/ medications) plan is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. If you decide to change plans the new plan will start Jan. 1, 2023. In order to have a part D plan you need to have Part A and B of Medicare. If you are new to Medicare, you are able to enroll in a Part D plan during your initial enrollment period which is three months before you turn 65, the month of 65