Roosevelt County will receive $10,723 in funding from Department of Justice grants aimed to fight and prevent violent crime. The grants were awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Program. There was more than $2.23 million awarded throughout Montana. “One of the fundamental missions of government is to protect its citizens and safeguard the rule of law,” said Attorney General William

The Montana Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism and Business Development has launched the “Montana Aware” campaign to promote safe and responsible activities among those who are traveling in the state. The public health initiative educates residents and visitors on safe travel best practices to slow the spread of COVID-19. “Our top priority is to keep those who live, work and travel

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services released information on Wednesday, Oct. 28, regarding schools with possible COVID exposures this school year. The report included school names reported to Montana DPHHS. According to the information, Roosevelt County schools had 10 staff positives including two at Poplar High School, two at Brockton High School and two more at Poplar Middle

The Montana Public Service Commission has moved forward with Montana Dakota Utilities’ decision to close it coal-fired power plant in Sidney during 2021. The agreement includes MDU to retire its coal-fired electric generation units at the Lewis and Clark station in Sidney during March 2021. Originally, the plan was for closure to take place at the end of 2020. MDU also plans to close the

The Bainville Town Council held a special meeting Monday, Oct. 19. Remote participation was made possible via GoToMeeting and conference call. Mayor Dennis Portra and councilmen Chuck Hyatt, Ron Butikofer and Travis Wills were in attendance with town clerk/treasurer Nikki Rogers. Attorney Greg Hennessy participated via phone. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the agenda was approved.