Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Phillip Azure Jr., 22, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Bryn Barber, 40, Great Falls, hold for other agency. Dale Barton, 34, Glendive, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Avis BigTrac, 33, Fort Kipp, hold for other agency. Mylon Blacksmith, 29, Lodge Grass,

The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved a slate of hires during their weekly meeting Tuesday, July 1. Among the hires were temporary seasonal employees Darrell Synan in the Bainville area, Charles Pribbernow in the Poplar area and Roger Chamber in the McCabe area for mowing. Commissioner Robert Toavs explained mowing will be conducted earlier than normal to hopefully have less fire danger.

Although it’s early in the process, Montana’s school officials have concerns after the Trump administration put on hold $6.8 billion in federal funds for K-12 schools last week. “It’s still early for us to know, we haven’t gotten any definite numbers,” Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perkins said. “It’s not a good thing. I can say that.” According to information

Lance FourStar of Wolf Point has announced that he will be a Democratic candidate for the House District 31 election in 2026. Rep. Frank Smith defeated FourStar in the 2024 primary by a 311-199 margin. Smith has announced that he will not seek re-election. FourStar has served as the director for the Montana Indian Caucus during the last two legislative sessions. “I have gained valuable