U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has joined a group of bipartisan senators in sending a letter to the National Institute on Drug Abuse in support of efforts to research and develop effective medication treatment options for those struggling with addiction to methamphetamine and other stimulants. Overdose cases due to opioids, meth and polysubstance use are on the rise, especially amid the COVID-19

Indian Health Services, Roosevelt County Health Department and Roosevelt Medical Center continue to vaccinate people in Phase 1B of the governor’s phased vaccination plan — ages greater than 70, people of color and those with certain high risk medical conditions. RCHD held a vaccination clinic at the Culbertson Armory Feb. 2, where approximately 100 people received their first doses, and

During a press conference last week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte noted that he has received approval to redirect 19,500 unused COVID vaccine doses to Montana residents. “Every dose Montana receives is critical, which is why I promised you in my first week in office that we wouldn’t let vaccines sit on shelves. Today, we’re following through on that promise,” Gianforte said. “By working

A statewide survey conducted by Montana State University researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic determined that food security — or having consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life — has decreased substantially among Montanans. At the same time, anxiety and other feelings of mental distress are on the rise. The survey results, released in December under the title “The

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” ( Galatians 6:2) At some point, all of us struggle under the weight of a difficult situation. It might be a sin we cannot overcome, a trial that just does not let up, or a need that remains unmet. However, there is no need to struggle through it alone because we have the support of fellow believers as we bear

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, led a letter with 47 other prolife senators last week to send a unified message to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledging that they will vote to block any bill that would undermine the Hyde Amendment or any other pro-life protections. “We are united in our resolve to guard against any changes to federal law

Fort Peck Tribal Chairman Floyd Azure is disappointed that about 15 U.S. House representatives have reportedly requested President Joe Biden to withdraw his nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., as the lead of the Department of the Interior. If confirmed, Haaland will be the country’s first Native American Cabinet secretary. The Montana Post first reported that U.S. Matt Rosendale,