To prevent the spread of disease, such as salmonella, bird enthusiasts should consider either removing their bird feeders for the summer or cleaning the feeder regularly. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received several phone calls recently about dead birds around feeders and birds with crusty eyes. Birds don’t need supplementary food in the summer. They typically

Although Roosevelt County’s percentage of population that is fully vaccinated is below the state figure of 46 percent, Roosevelt County’s percentage of 34 percent is similar to other eastern Montana counties. As of early this week, 2,861 residents of Roosevelt County have been fully vaccinated, according to the state’s website regarding vaccine distribution. Percentages of other counties

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik have introduced a bicameral bill to require the Biden administration open the northern border and revitalize American jobs and tourism. “It is unacceptable that President Biden continues to ignore the needs of Montanans and keep the northern border closed while supporting the southern border being

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.,, introduced the “Lower Costs, More Cures Act,” which will support Montanans by lowering prescription drug prices, increasing transparency in the complex prescription drug pricing process and encouraging American ingenuity in the development of new treatments and cures. “Year after year, Montanans continue to face out of control prescription drugs costs.

Bainville Senior Congregate Meals July 1: Pizza, fruit salad and dessert. July 6: No meal. July 8: Chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Culbertson Senior Congregate Meals July 2: Pizza, breadsticks, fruit salad and dessert. July 5: No meal. July 9: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has launched a website as part of the administration’s new campaign to encourage Montanans, who have moved to other states, to come back home to Montana. “For too long, Montana’s most valuable export has been our kids and grandkids,” Gianforte said. “Our quality of life is second to none, and we’re reminding former residents of what a great place Montana

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center the past two weeks included: Milton Alexander Jr., 38, Poplar, hold for