Press release March 12, the American Rescue Plan Act authorized State WIC Agencies to enhance the WIC benefit for a period of four months, expanding the vegetable and fruit voucher from $9/month for children and $11/month for women... — Updated 6/14/2021

Havre Parks and Recreation Department announced that, due to recent vandalism, the rest rooms at the city parks are closed to the public until further notice. “We apologize for any inconvenience,” the department said in the... — Updated 5/24/2021

Press release The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Until... — Updated 4/14/2021

From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Tuesday that 58,000 Montanans are eligible for zero-dollar plans through HealthCare.gov due to the... — Updated 4/14/2021 Full story

Note: This was provided by the office of the Montana governor HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday that the Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program is taking applications from Montanans who have lost income and... — Updated 4/7/2021

From Federal Bureau of Investigation SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City FBI invites all interested high school juniors and seniors, 16-18 years of age, in Utah, Idaho, and Montana to apply to the FBI’s Teen Symposium. Classes... — Updated 3/29/2021

Press release During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help... — Updated 3/18/2021

From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and people are reminded to “Be Bear Aware.” Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear population... — Updated 3/17/2021

From Montana Department of Revenue Montanans who have filed their 2020 Montana income tax returns can now check the status of their refunds online.  Montanans can simply visit the department’s website at... — Updated 3/15/2021

From Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER — Glacier National Park will hold a virtual community discussion Thursday, March 18, 7-8 p.m. regarding challenges the park and visitors will face in 2021.   Sponsored by the Glacier... — Updated 3/15/2021

MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension has teamed up with several state departments to create a free packet of information related to giving care for those with memory loss. “Legal and Financial Steps... — Updated 3/15/2021

Aging Services Specialist Lisa Baxter The Aging and Disability Resource Centers were developed through a partnership between the Administration on Aging/Administration for Community Living, and the Centers for Medicare and... — Updated 3/15/2021

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension recently published six new MontGuides covering a variety of topics to provide unbiased information for Montanans. As part of their outreach efforts, MSU... — Updated 3/8/2021

by Emily Mayer With winter waning 100 years ago, many gatherings, both personal and social, took place in Havre. The Havre Plaindealer states in its March 5, 1921, edition: This has been another busy week in Havre social circles. W... — Updated 3/5/2021

Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders is again sponsoring two scholarships for graduating seniors who will be attending an in-state college or university. The first-place scholarship is for $1,000 and the... — Updated 2/19/2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support.... — Updated 2/19/2021

From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks The new license year for hunting and fishing in Montana opens March 1, which means that is the day people can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and... — Updated 2/19/2021

by Aging Services Specialist Lisa Baxter Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers FDA approved vaccines. The Medicare beneficiary will pay nothing for this vaccine. Have your Medicare card on hand so your provider can bill... — Updated 2/10/2021