Releases from Fort Peck Dam were stepped up from 5,000 cfs to 9,000 cfs on Dec. 6, and will be held at that rate through December, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Releases from Garrison Dam were increased from 13,000 cfs to 16,000 cfs on Dec. 5. Releases from Garrison are typically set near 16,000 cfs prior to the river freeze-in to reduce the risk of ice-induced flooding in the

Hunter Olson of Plentywood is facing charges after allegedly defrauding the Farm Services Agency and a Wolf Point bank of more than $269,000. Charges against Olson include conversion of secured property, bank fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identify theft. Maximum penalties include 57 years in prison, a $1,750,000 fine and 12 years of supervised release. According to court documents, Olson

Roosevelt County Attorney Frank Piocos is continuing his investigation whether a county commissioner had a potential conflict of interest when he voted in favor of gravel purchases over several years. Piocos has interviewed several persons of interest. After receiving an official complaint regarding the matter on Oct. 21, he says he has 90 days to determine whether it’s warranted or not to

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Nov. 29 through Dec. 5. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: November 29 Thirteen-year-old male, 400 block of Blaine Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Also, 400 block of Custer Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Jordan Oldrock,

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Milton Alexander Jr., 39, Poplar, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Avis Bigtrack, 30, Fort Kipp, hold for Fort

According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $9.20 per hour effective Jan. 1, 2022. Montana statute requires the minimum wage be adjusted annually based on changes in inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index all Urban Consumers from August of the year in which the calculation is made and is rounded to the nearest $0.05. Department