When it comes to estate planning, blended families can face unique challenges. One of these challenges is rooted in Montana laws governing who inherits property when a deceased family member did not have a written will or another document listing beneficiaries. While these laws often work smoothly with the estate planning goals of a traditional family, Montana State University Extension experts

Roosevelt County has 14 active COVID cases as of Monday, Aug. 23. There are five new positive cases. There are currently no COVID hospitalizations. Clinics are planned for Aug. 26 in Culbertson from 3-6 p.m., Sept. 2 from 3-6 p.m. in Wolf Point, Sept. 9 from 3-6 p.m. in Wolf Point, Sept. 16 from 3-6 p.m. in Wolf Point and Sept. 23 from 3-6 p.m. in Culbertson. Masks are recommended for individuals

It appears that Richard Lamber Rutledge will be examined at the state hospital. Rutledge is facing two counts of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of incest. During a hearing in July, District Judge David J. Cybulski ruled that he wasn’t going to send Rutledge to the state hospital, but he encouraged the defense to pay to have Rutledge evaluated in Roosevelt County. Since that

Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to write a letter of support for a new bathhouse at the Culbertson pool during their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The hope is to obtain a grant from the Montana Department of Transportation. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said the pool is used by individuals from many communities. The Culbertson Women’s Club has raised $132,000 for the bathhouse project

Eleven industry trade groups including the Montana Petroleum Association and the American Petroleum Institute filed a lawsuit last week challenging the Biden administration’s moratorium on oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands. “Congress has mandated quarterly mineral lease sales, but the Department of Interior has failed to abide by that mandate,” MPA executive director Alan Olson

Montana health care providers can now offer third doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to certain immunocompromised individuals following new recently announced federal recommendations. “This is great news because we know the impact COVID-19 has with high-risk groups,” DPHHS director Adam Meier said. “The updated recommendations will ensure those most vulnerable to complications

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont, has released a statement following the Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. “With the dangerous Delta variant causing COVID-19 cases to spike all across our state, full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine is welcome news and more proof that these vaccines are both incredibly safe and extremely effective. These shots have