The Roosevelt County DUI Task Force met via conference call Wednesday, April 1. The main topics of discussion were electing officers for the task force and how to proceed with the DUI Task Force scholarship amid the current health landscape. First, nominations for the chair and vice-chair were opened up by A.J. Allen, DUI Task Force coordinator. Allen started by informing those in attendance

The Culbertson Town Council approved a resolution for a declaration of a local emergency during Monday night’s meeting. Attorney Greg Hennessy told the council that the League of Cities and Towns and Montana Attorneys developed the form for emergency situations. The town council meeting was held through video conferencing. “Obviously, this situation everywhere is almost on a war time

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, healthcare officials are working tirelessly to limit the effects of the pandemic on their community. At Roosevelt Medical Center, the workflow has changed dramatically as all efforts have refocused on keeping the coronavirus outside its doors and the community safe. While RMC has not treated any COVID-19 patients, staff are busy with pre-planning

For those of us old enough to remember or to watch reruns of the 1950s classic Dragnet, we can easily recall Sgt. Friday’s quote, “Just the facts, ma’am.” That quote became locked into America’s lexicon, highlighting a simple ask of all of us to be honest with each other. The facts unfolding before us regarding COVID-19 are no different. The risks are real. Epidemiologists have estimated

Beginning April 3, members of the Montana National Guard have been screening incoming travelers at train stations in Whitefish, Havre, Shelby and Wolf Point. They will also have a presence at airports in Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell and Missoula. Seventy-three members of state Air Force and Army National Guard units were activated at the direction of Governor

A decision could come this week on whether or not there will be late, shortened high school spring sports seasons. Spring seasons have been in limbo since mid-March when the Montana High School Association postponed the start of spring prep athletics until further notice due to concerns after the first four positive results of testing in Montana for COVID-19. MHSA also halted all state basketball

Due to a significant reduction in privately owned vehicle and pedestrian traffic along our northern border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily reduced the hours of operation at six ports of entry in Montana beginning Monday, April 6. With the “essential only” travel restrictions imposed on March 21 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, cross-border travel has significantly declined.

The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular public meeting Tuesday, April 7. Attendance was allowed by phone. Minutes were approved for special administrative meetings on April 1 and 3. The establishment of a unified incident command structure was approved. Member organizations include the Fort Peck Tribes, Indian Health Services and Roosevelt County Health Department. Commissioner