EAST HELENA, Montana, Aug. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * - Montana Environmental Trust Group recognized for transformation of the East Helena Superfund site * * * At a ceremony today at Prickly Pear Elementary School in East Helena, Mont., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Gregory Sopkin presented representatives from the Montana Environmental Trust Group with EPA's Excellence in Site Reuse Award for efforts  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement by Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on promoting telehealth in rural America: Re: Promoting Telehealth in Rural America, WC Docket No. 17-310. "I have seen rural clinics in Montana that use their connectivity to exchange electronic medical records on both sides of the continental divide. I have watched as pediatric surgeons in California share their expertise via video with patients many miles away. I h  more

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Montana, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (341st Missile Wing) issued the following news: By Jacob M. Thompson The 341st Medical Group hosted a squadron reorganization ceremony August 16, 2019, at the Grizzly Bend on Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., to commemorate a medical reform, resulting in a restructuring of the group. The 341st MDG underwent the organizational reform to restore readiness and increase lethality of all Airmen, while also ensuring the delivery of the  more

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Montana, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (341st Missile Wing) issued the following news: A summary of the 341st Missile Wing's recent Courts-Martial and Non-Judicial Punishments: 15 July 2019 - 14 August 2019. Non-Judicial Punishments: A First Lieutenant from 341st Security Support Squadron received Non-Judicial Punishment for driving a vehicle while under the influence. The member received a forfeiture of $1,250 of pay per month for two months, and a reprimand. A Sen  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, Kurt G. Alme, issued the following news release: U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme will join U.S. Department of Justice officials in New Buffalo, Mich., this week for a two-day consultation with tribal leaders on violence against women. The meeting will be held on Aug. 21 and 22 at the Silver Creek Event Center Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Mich. The gathering of federal and tribal officials is for the 14th annual G  more