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Wolf Point Man Sentenced For Assaults

A Wolf Point man who assaulted two individuals on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation was sentenced last week to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Philip Ray Azure, 22, pleaded guilty in May 2025 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The first incident occurred

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Wolf Point Man Sentenced For Assaults

A Wolf Point man who assaulted two individuals on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation was sentenced last week to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Philip Ray Azure, 22, pleaded guilty in May 2025 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The first incident occurred

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Structure Fire On Granville Street

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department was paged to Granville Street and Fifth Avenue South for a structure fire with a possible person inside. After extinguishment, no one was found inside and there were no injuries to report, reported Wolf Point Fire Department Chief Clint Bushman. (Photo by Darla Downs)

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Structure Fire On Granville Street

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department was paged to Granville Street and Fifth Avenue South for a structure fire with a possible person inside. After extinguishment, no one was found inside and there were no injuries to report, reported Wolf Point Fire Department Chief Clint Bushman. (Photo by Darla Downs)

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Man Faces Sexual Attempted Sexual Assault Charge

Patrick Follet, 24, originally of Frazer, is facing the charge of attempted sexual assault in Yellowstone County. Follet is accused of following teenagers at a football game at Daylis Stadium in Billings on Friday, Sept. 19, and attempting to grope them. Bond was set at $35,000 during a hearing last week. His next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2026.

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Man Faces Sexual Attempted Sexual Assault Charge

Patrick Follet, 24, originally of Frazer, is facing the charge of attempted sexual assault in Yellowstone County. Follet is accused of following teenagers at a football game at Daylis Stadium in Billings on Friday, Sept. 19, and attempting to grope them. Bond was set at $35,000 during a hearing last week. His next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2026.

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Posted on October 2, 2025

New Blood At Community Foundation

The Culbertson Area Community Foundation is back in action with Courtney Forbregd in the role of president, Tessa Rumsey as vice president and Amber Fox as secretary/ treasurer, as well as membership including Ken Forbregd, Genea Harris and Amber Shanks. The foundation is an affiliate of the Montana Community Foundation, which “cultivates a culture of giving so Montana communities can flourish,”

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New Blood At Community Foundation

The Culbertson Area Community Foundation is back in action with Courtney Forbregd in the role of president, Tessa Rumsey as vice president and Amber Fox as secretary/ treasurer, as well as membership including Ken Forbregd, Genea Harris and Amber Shanks. The foundation is an affiliate of the Montana Community Foundation, which “cultivates a culture of giving so Montana communities can flourish,”

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Man Charged With Theft From Hospital

John Frank Figueroa Jr. is facing the felony charge of theft in district court. According to court documents, a Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy was advised that the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson was reporting a theft on Aug. 19. Hospital officials said that Figueroa was passed out while intoxicated in the Culbertson Val-Am restroom on Aug. 18 and was brought in by EMS staff.

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Man Charged With Theft From Hospital

John Frank Figueroa Jr. is facing the felony charge of theft in district court. According to court documents, a Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy was advised that the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson was reporting a theft on Aug. 19. Hospital officials said that Figueroa was passed out while intoxicated in the Culbertson Val-Am restroom on Aug. 18 and was brought in by EMS staff.

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Bainville Council Members Discuss Halloween Plans

The regular meeting of the Bainville Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. at the Bainville Town Hall. Mayor Toby Romo was present, as were Carol Rasmussen, Will Rathbun and John Gilligan by telephone. During public comment, Thiel introduced herself. Thiel represents House District 30, which includes Bainville. Diane Panasuk mentioned that she is taking care of cleaning up her trailer

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Bainville Council Members Discuss Halloween Plans

The regular meeting of the Bainville Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. at the Bainville Town Hall. Mayor Toby Romo was present, as were Carol Rasmussen, Will Rathbun and John Gilligan by telephone. During public comment, Thiel introduced herself. Thiel represents House District 30, which includes Bainville. Diane Panasuk mentioned that she is taking care of cleaning up her trailer

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Various Hearings Conducted In District Court Last Week

A sentencing, a change of plea and other hearings were conducted in front of District Judge Benjamin Fosland in Wolf Point on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Brian Ray Gustafson was sentenced for the charge of possession of illegal drugs. His sentence was three years with the Department of Corrections to run consecutively with a charge in Richland County. He was also fined $2,000. Fosland said he hopes

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Various Hearings Conducted In District Court Last Week

A sentencing, a change of plea and other hearings were conducted in front of District Judge Benjamin Fosland in Wolf Point on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Brian Ray Gustafson was sentenced for the charge of possession of illegal drugs. His sentence was three years with the Department of Corrections to run consecutively with a charge in Richland County. He was also fined $2,000. Fosland said he hopes

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Speaker Heiser Unpacks Digital Addiction

Montana State University senior lecturer Shawna Heiser spoke to area schoolchildren, teachers and parents during two assemblies in Culbertson on Monday, Sept. 29. She addressed students about digital addiction and the detrimental impacts of screens and electronic media on brain development. “It is alarming information, but needs to be shared,” Culbertson Public School Superintendent Nicole

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Speaker Heiser Unpacks Digital Addiction

Montana State University senior lecturer Shawna Heiser spoke to area schoolchildren, teachers and parents during two assemblies in Culbertson on Monday, Sept. 29. She addressed students about digital addiction and the detrimental impacts of screens and electronic media on brain development. “It is alarming information, but needs to be shared,” Culbertson Public School Superintendent Nicole

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Fast Horse Admits To Domestic Assault

A Wolf Point man accused of stabbing an individual on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation admitted to charges last week. The defendant, Lawrence George Fast Horse, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of domestic assault by habitual offender. Fast Horse faces five years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and

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Fast Horse Admits To Domestic Assault

A Wolf Point man accused of stabbing an individual on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation admitted to charges last week. The defendant, Lawrence George Fast Horse, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of domestic assault by habitual offender. Fast Horse faces five years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and

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Posted on October 2, 2025

Senior Profile

Culbertson’s senior Jade Lone Bear’s enjoyment of running has benefited the school’s athletic programs during the past few years. Lone Bear has been a member of the Culbertson/Bainville cross country program for three years and is one of the leaders on this year’s squad. “I like the adrenaline I get when I pass a person in the race,” Lone Bear said. She said she has improved

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Senior Profile

Culbertson’s senior Jade Lone Bear’s enjoyment of running has benefited the school’s athletic programs during the past few years. Lone Bear has been a member of the Culbertson/Bainville cross country program for three years and is one of the leaders on this year’s squad. “I like the adrenaline I get when I pass a person in the race,” Lone Bear said. She said she has improved

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Posted on October 2, 2025

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Wolf Point Man Sentenced For Assaults

Wolf Point Man Sentenced For Assaults

Structure Fire On Granville Street

Structure Fire On Granville Street

Man Faces Sexual Attempted Sexual Assault Charge

Man Faces Sexual Attempted Sexual Assault Charge

New Blood At Community Foundation

New Blood At Community Foundation

Man Charged With Theft From Hospital

Man Charged With Theft From Hospital

Bainville Council Members Discuss Halloween Plans

Bainville Council Members Discuss Halloween Plans

Various Hearings Conducted In District Court Last Week

Various Hearings Conducted In District Court Last Week

Speaker Heiser Unpacks Digital Addiction

Speaker Heiser Unpacks Digital Addiction

Fast Horse Admits To Domestic Assault

Fast Horse Admits To Domestic Assault

Senior Profile

Senior Profile

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