Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center in Scobey has received a $500,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, a significant investment that advances the community’s campaign to replace its aging hospital and strengthen access to high-quality healthcare across northeast Montana. “This grant is a powerful vote of confidence in our community and in the future of rural healthcare,” said

A Poplar man accused of murder and using a firearm in the commission of the murder admitted to charges on Thursday, Jan. 29, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Michael J. Ackerman, 74, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and one count of use of a firearm during a crime of violence. Ackerman faces a maximum term of life imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and five years

Two individuals were sentenced during hearings in district court on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Charissa Josette Boast was sentenced for the charge of possession of dangerous drugs. Roosevelt County Attorney Thomas Bleicher recommended that Boast serve five years with the Montana Department of Corrections with no time suspended. Defense attorney Sally Kay Hickok argued that Boast goes to counseling

Froid’s Roberto Orozco-Ramirez remains in custody in Great Falls at press time Feb. 2 on charges of illegal reentry into the country and threatening a federal officer. An initial hearing was held Jan. 28 and another hearing is set for Feb. 5 to determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed. A detention hearing is set for Feb. 9. Area residents have been actively supporting

Two northeastern Montana women have announced their intentions to seek the House District 29 position in the Montana Legislature. Linda Harmon of Scobey recently announced her candidacy for the legislative seat. Valerie Moore of Plentywood, also a Republican, is the position’s incumbent. The district includes Glasgow, Scobey, Flaxville, Outlook, Plentywood, Medicine Lake and Froid.

Property insurance rates in Montana are increasing, advocates and insurance companies say, and the legislature has been tasked to figure out why. Passed during the 2025 Legislative session, House Joint Resolution 61 requires a study of property insurance during the interim, and it was the highest ranked — or most important — study bill passed last session. The legislature’s Economic

Efforts to move up Montana’s primary election in time for the 2028 presidential race are running into resistance from public schools. State and local educators last week cautioned legislators against making changes to the state’s election calendar that require voters to weigh in on school budget decisions before fall enrollment figures are known. At issue is whether to move Montana’s

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Peck Project has announced winter guidance for motorized access at Fort Peck Reservoir. Motorized recreational vehicles are only permitted on developed ice access routes such as public or numbered roads, boat ramps or other designated routes within USACE owned recreational areas. All other off-road vehicle operations are prohibited on USACE land. This