After some discussion, the Roosevelt County Commissioners approved the renewal of their health insurance plan with Joint Powers Trust during their meeting on Tuesday, May 3. When the topic was opened, commissioner Duane Nygaard said, “From the experience that I’ve had, I don’t know if we want to keep it.” Commissioner Gary Macdonald agreed with the concerns of service. The monthly

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments May 2-8. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) May 2 Fifteen-year-old female, 600 block of Fifth Avenue South, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Precious Wetsit, 29, female, Triangle Park, open container, tribal court. Jeffrey Douglas, 59, male, 200

( 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: Ricky Bain, 63, Plentywood, sexual assault. Dewain Balch, 57, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.

The Fort Peck Tribal Health Department, with the approval of the tribal executive board, has decided to conduct a stray dog roundup across the Fort Peck Reservation. The decision came after numerous complaints regarding stray dogs and dog bites. The Fort Peck Tribes’ comprehensive code of justice currently requires that all owners of dogs and other domesticated pets must prevent their pets

The Wolf Point Police Department responded to a shooting in downtown Wolf Point at 3:52 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. The case was turned over to Fort Peck Tribes Criminal Investigators. The incident then became a federal investigation. A statement from the FBI reads, “The FBI, with the assistance of the Fort Peck Tribal Police, Roosevelt County Sheriff ’s Office and BIA, is investigating a

After nearly three months of waiting for typical winter weather, cool temperatures and precipitation finally arrived during April in Montana. Prior to April, northwest Montana had been the largest recipient of precipitation this water year. “Weather patterns shifted last month, and April precipitation was slightly below normal in northwest Montana but well above normal in southcentral and

Montana supporters and opponents of abortion rights reacted strongly to the leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision published Monday indicating that a majority of the court’s members support overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark federal case legalizing abortion. An official ruling is not expected until late June. In protests around the state on Tuesday, May 3, Montanans rallied for reproductive