The Foundation for Montana History announced its largest ever grant cycle this week, awarding more than $255,000 to communities across Montana, including the Fort Peck Theatre. The foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Helena that raises private funds and makes grants for community-based history initiatives. Since starting the grant program in 2012, they have placed more than $2.1 million

Organizer and model Andrew Shaye Moran is producing a Next Generation Fashion Show and Concert April 18 at Poplar High School from 5-8 p.m. Designers will include Rebekah Jarvey, Red Berry Woman, Inspired by LCR, Nyah DeRyke and Harmony Straub. Performers will include J-Seas, Tiana SpottedThunder and AntoineX. The free event is being sponsored by Fort Peck Tribal Health, JOM, Korner Bar

The Department of Justice and FBI announced last week a personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, the latest deployment under Operation Steadfast Promise demonstrating the FBI’s sustained commitment to addressing violent crime and improving public safety in Indian Country. In its fourth year, Operation Not Forgotten focuses on unresolved cases in Indian Country with a priority

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte submitted a waiver to the federal government to restrict some food purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program including “soft drinks, junk food and candy.” The waiver was created under the Trump Administration as it seeks to “Make America Healthy Again” through various initiatives, also spearheaded by Robert Kennedy Jr., the Secretary

Celebrate Earth Day with a full day of hands-on activities Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Missouri–Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston, N.D. The free come-and-go event welcomes families, homeschool groups and anyone interested in exploring the natural environment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity stations throughout the day encourage exploration