US BIA News

Probate Outreach Reaches 333 Families at Gila River

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted a three-day probate outreach event at the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, reaching 333 families with hands-on assistance. Staff provided direct support across probate case updates, realty needs, and trust fund account management. The event also helped individuals enroll in new digital services tied to the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration's digital wallet launching later in 2026.

Chickasaw Nation Member Molly Miller Identified After 2013 Disappearance

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit announced on April 6, 2026, the identification of human remains belonging to Molly Miller, a Chickasaw Nation citizen who disappeared in 2013. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the identification on March 31, 2026. The remains were found February 18 during a large-scale search covering more than 1,000 acres in Love County, Oklahoma, involving the FBI, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and multiple other agencies. A second set of remains was also identified as Colt Haynes. Both families have been notified as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.