James Taylor Brown of Wolf Point had his arraignment hearing conducted in district court on Wednesday, May 21. He is facing the federal charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. He is accused of being in possession of meth on April 19. If convicted of the charge, Brown faces maximum penalties of five years in jail, a $5,000 fine or both. Brown made a plea of not guilty to the

Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perkins was disappointed to recently that the school district wasn’t selected as a recipient for the national Catalyze Challenge grant. Wolf Point was a final 10 finalist for the grant. The top four or five finalists will receive a grant between $400,000 and $1 million. Last fall, local school officials met with the National Indian Education

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular meeting in Poplar May 12. Darryl Growing Thunder was asked to come in to address concerns that have been brought to the chairman from community members about a drug called Mambé, also spelled ypadu. The board and attendees discussed the cultural and spiritual significance of drug, its natural origins and misinformation surrounding it. Speakers

Federal spending cuts could be coming to rural airports across the country, with a national program utilized by seven Montana airports facing a $300 million downturn. In early May, Russell Vought, director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, sent a letter detailing federal cuts the executive branch wants to make in the fiscal year 2026 budget. The letter included cutting

Fort Peck Reservoir is well known for its walleye fishing, but what are the secrets behind the continuation of this world-class fishery? Besides an awesome forage base of cisco walleye, which are an introduced species, get a boost in their numbers by artificial reproduction. Since the amount of spawning habitat within Fort Peck Reservoir and its feeder rivers and streams varies depending upon

The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 102nd year July 9-12, in Wolf Point along with the many dedicated stadium committee and community volunteers. The weekend festivities will start Wednesday evening, July 9, with a Pitchfork Fondue from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Big Sky Corral, followed by the Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo at 6 p.m., then dance to the music of Kenny Feidler, all located at

State health officials are raising awareness about resources available in Montana to combat the health consequences and personal and financial costs associated with asthma during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May. “Barriers such as high costs, limited insurance coverage, and rural pharmacy access can make it difficult for many to get the medications they need,” said BJ

The Brockton High School Class of 2025 was celebrated during a ceremony May 16, in the gym. This year’s graduates included Charles Clark, Alex Bull Calf, John Strange Owl, Maragaux Runs Through, Jasara Todd, Kale Dunphy, Rayaunna Track, Quannah First That Walks, Brycen Wilson, Diondre Youpee, Ava Lone Bear and Kameron Rattling Thunder. Ava Lone Bear earned honors as the class valedictorian,