The Wolf Point School District might have more obstacles to deal with regarding being fully staffed in the future due to additional regulations. Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perkins said that the Montana Office of Public Instruction is becoming more unfriendly regarding Emergency Authorization of Employment instructors. Perkins said when he arrived in Wolf Point a few

As longtime members Debbie McGowan and Tara Longtree sadly watched their beloved church, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar, be destroyed by a fire on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a blessing suddenly was delivered to them. One of Poplar’s volunteer firemen handed McGowan, who serves as the church’s bookkeeper, a Bible that wasn’t burned in the church fire. “There’s hope. There’s

A Wolf Point man who was part of group that beat a man to death was sentenced last week to 10 years and 10 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said. Calvin Florin Lester, 37, pleaded guilty in May 2026 to voluntary manslaughter. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Jeremy Boysun, 41, Culbertson, serving weekend sentence. Calvin

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) September 4 Darwin Melbourne, 39, male, 200 block of East Main Street, disorderly conduct, tribal court. The WPPD had the following activity: assistance required/public, three; burglary/ residential/forcible,

The Poplar School District started its year on a good note after a productive August meeting by the school board in August. Superintendent of Schools Keith Erickson asked trustees and school leaders what is the measurement for a good year. Erickson’s goals include: Provide the best and most secure learning environment for our students, provide for the staff the best and most secure learning

A Plentywood woman, who mailed herself methamphetamine, was sentenced last week to seven years and four months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said. Marie Viola Nesbit, 60, pleaded guilty in April 2026 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 140 cases between Aug. 31 and Sept. 7. The calls included the following: Sept. 1 While patrolling Poplar, deputies performed a walk-through the Poplar River Casino. John Dighans, 49, was arrested on authority of a state warrant. Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice in Brockton for a report that an adult