Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced a $4 million investment for the University of Montana and Carroll College to support startup costs to launch Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy doctorate programs. UM is in the process of launching both an OT doctorate and a PA program and Carroll plans to launch a PA program. “For far too long, Montana has kicked the can down the road instead

Gross lodging tax revenue continues to steadily increase for Missouri River Country locations, according to figures from the State of Montana. The region of Missouri River Country includes the counties of Daniels, Garfield, McCone, Roosevelt, Richland, Phillips, Sheridan and Valley. Carla Hunsley, executive director for Missouri River Country, said the lodging figures were up by 5 percent

Representatives of the Wolf Point Education Association presented proposals to Wolf Point School Board trustees during a negotiations meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Salary schedule proposals include an 8 percent increase to the base salary for the 2025-2026 school year. The increase would put the base salary at $39,493. The proposal also includes an additional 4 percent increase for 2026-2027

About 20 Wolf Point Community Organization members gathered to vote for new board of directors for the Silver Wolf Casino on Monday, Jan. 27. WPCO President Holly Hamilton said open positions included one four-year term, two two-year terms, two one-year terms and two alternates. To be an eligible candidate, individuals must be enrolled, live between Tule Creek and Lohmiller Road and be 18 years

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Jan. 27 through Feb. 2. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Jan. 29 Adam The Boy Sr., 44, male, 400 block of Main Street, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, tribal court. Jessie Buckles, 37, female, 500 block of Eureka Street, warrant, tribal court. Jan.

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 76 calls from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3. The calls included: Jan. 28 Deputies responded to the Culbertson area for a report of a disturbance and arguments. One male in a semitruck followed another male driver into a gravel pit, argued and made threats. Deputies responded to the Poplar hospital for a report of an assault. One female claimed

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Elias Adame, 38, Billings, hold for other agency. Maria Archdale-Hernandez, 33, Wolf Point, warrant. Jesus Avitia, 32, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth. Shanley Leonard Bighorn, 40, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Elijah Bullcalf, 21, Browning, hold for other