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Retiring

A retirement party was held in the Roosevelt County Courthouse on Dec. 31 to recognize Gary Macdonald, who was a county commissioner for 25 years. (Photo submitted)

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A retirement party was held in the Roosevelt County Courthouse on Dec. 31 to recognize Gary Macdonald, who was a county commissioner for 25 years. (Photo submitted)

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Posted on January 9, 2025

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Dec. 30 through Jan. 5. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Dec. 30 Elise Fourstar, 21, female, 200 block of Main Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Jan. 1 Arthur Devereaux, 31, male, 400 block of Cascade Street, criminal mischief and obstructing a peace

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Dec. 30 through Jan. 5. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Dec. 30 Elise Fourstar, 21, female, 200 block of Main Street, criminal mischief, tribal court. Jan. 1 Arthur Devereaux, 31, male, 400 block of Cascade Street, criminal mischief and obstructing a peace

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Posted on January 9, 2025

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Elias Adame, 38, Billings, hold for other agency. Mada Bergie, 31, Sidney, warrant. Shanley Leonard Bighorn, 40, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Elijah Bullcalf, 21, Browning, hold for other agency. Trystan Cochrane, 22, hold for other agency. Briar Crawford Sr., 29, Browning, hold for other

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Elias Adame, 38, Billings, hold for other agency. Mada Bergie, 31, Sidney, warrant. Shanley Leonard Bighorn, 40, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Elijah Bullcalf, 21, Browning, hold for other agency. Trystan Cochrane, 22, hold for other agency. Briar Crawford Sr., 29, Browning, hold for other

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Posted on January 9, 2025

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 69 calls from Dec. 31, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025. The calls included: Dec. 31 Deputies responded to Poplar tribal housing when a reporting party wanted two people removed from a house because they were intoxicated. A deputy found one person in the house. The female left on her own. Deputies responded to Fort Kipp to help a man who was laying

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Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 69 calls from Dec. 31, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025. The calls included: Dec. 31 Deputies responded to Poplar tribal housing when a reporting party wanted two people removed from a house because they were intoxicated. A deputy found one person in the house. The female left on her own. Deputies responded to Fort Kipp to help a man who was laying

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Posted on January 9, 2025

Past Year Second Warmest On Record

According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, 2024 will go down as the second warmest year on record for the area, with an average temperature of 46.9 degrees. The highest temperature reached during the year was 109 degrees, set on July 24. The coldest was -37 set on Jan. 14. The records date back to 1893 and the formal testing period is 1991-2020. Additionally, September was the warmest

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Past Year Second Warmest On Record

According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, 2024 will go down as the second warmest year on record for the area, with an average temperature of 46.9 degrees. The highest temperature reached during the year was 109 degrees, set on July 24. The coldest was -37 set on Jan. 14. The records date back to 1893 and the formal testing period is 1991-2020. Additionally, September was the warmest

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Posted on January 9, 2025

Proposed Improvements On Powder River Road

The Montana Department of Transportation announces and invites the public to comment on a proposal to improve about 2.5 miles of Powder River Road, north of Wolf Point. The project begins at the intersection with Road 2059 and extends south, ending near the intersection with Road 2061. Proposed work includes flattening side slopes and addressing any affected drainages. The purpose of the project

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Proposed Improvements On Powder River Road

The Montana Department of Transportation announces and invites the public to comment on a proposal to improve about 2.5 miles of Powder River Road, north of Wolf Point. The project begins at the intersection with Road 2059 and extends south, ending near the intersection with Road 2061. Proposed work includes flattening side slopes and addressing any affected drainages. The purpose of the project

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Posted on January 9, 2025

Sheriff’s Office Finishes Year With 169 Total DUI Arrests

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office was busy enforcing the crime of driving under the influence of intoxicants during 2024. In total, the sheriff’s office made 169 DUI arrests in the county during 2024. Of those arrests, 59 came in Wolf Point’s city limits. There were 33 DUI arrests conducted in the Poplar city limits in 2024 by the sheriff’s office. Other areas included Poplar

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Sheriff’s Office Finishes Year With 169 Total DUI Arrests

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office was busy enforcing the crime of driving under the influence of intoxicants during 2024. In total, the sheriff’s office made 169 DUI arrests in the county during 2024. Of those arrests, 59 came in Wolf Point’s city limits. There were 33 DUI arrests conducted in the Poplar city limits in 2024 by the sheriff’s office. Other areas included Poplar

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Posted on January 9, 2025

New Year Kahomani

Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council members (pictured) and Spotted Bull Recovery Resource Center hosted New Years Eve activities in Wolf Point and Poplar during the holiday last week. (Photo submitted)

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New Year Kahomani

Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council members (pictured) and Spotted Bull Recovery Resource Center hosted New Years Eve activities in Wolf Point and Poplar during the holiday last week. (Photo submitted)

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Posted on January 9, 2025

Oelkers Re-elected As Presiding Officer

Gordon Oelkers was re-elected as the presiding officer for the Roosevelt County Commission. This will be Oelkers’ fourth straight year serving in the position. He was the only commissioner nominated for the position. His nomination was approved by a 3-0 margin. Oelkers noted that he will not serve as presiding officer next year because he will have the responsibilities of being the

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Oelkers Re-elected As Presiding Officer

Gordon Oelkers was re-elected as the presiding officer for the Roosevelt County Commission. This will be Oelkers’ fourth straight year serving in the position. He was the only commissioner nominated for the position. His nomination was approved by a 3-0 margin. Oelkers noted that he will not serve as presiding officer next year because he will have the responsibilities of being the

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Posted on January 9, 2025

School Menus

Frontier School Jan 13: Chili, cornbread, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 14: Fish patties, scalloped potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 15: Tatertot casserole, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 16: Indian butter chicken over rice, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 17: Pizza, fruits and vegetables. *** Wolf Point School Jan 13: Breakfast: Waffles and apples. Lunch: Eggs, hashbrowns, sausages,

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Frontier School Jan 13: Chili, cornbread, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 14: Fish patties, scalloped potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 15: Tatertot casserole, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 16: Indian butter chicken over rice, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 17: Pizza, fruits and vegetables. *** Wolf Point School Jan 13: Breakfast: Waffles and apples. Lunch: Eggs, hashbrowns, sausages,

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Retiring

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

Past Year Second Warmest On Record

Past Year Second Warmest On Record

Proposed Improvements On Powder River Road

Proposed Improvements On Powder River Road

Sheriff’s Office Finishes Year With 169 Total DUI Arrests

Sheriff’s Office Finishes Year With 169 Total DUI Arrests

New Year Kahomani

New Year Kahomani

Oelkers Re-elected As Presiding Officer

Oelkers Re-elected As Presiding Officer

School Menus

School Menus

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