The 69th Montana Legislature ended Wednesday, April 30, after authorizing residential property tax relief and finalizing spending measures including a $16.6 billion budget bill to fund the state’s operations for the next two years. The House wrapped up its business with little fanfare at 12:59 p.m. on a 96-4 vote to indefinitely adjourn, first giving final approval to tax bills that favored

Wolf Point city council member Lance FourStar discussed the role and requirements of a new community patrol during the Wolf Point Community Organization’s meeting last week. FourStar said the patrol is a possible “solution to the murders and violence happening in Wolf Point.” According to its mission statement, “Agichita patrol is dedicated to supporting local law enforcement and

A bill that would give the governor authority to enter into agreements with tribal governments relating to the regulation of marijuana is awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 952 passed the House by a 57-40 vote on April 8 and passed the Senate by a 32-18 margin on April 18. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, reads, “The governor may enter into agreements

Recent calls by the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office included the following: April 12 Deputies and the Montana Highway Patrol responded to a report of a vehicle/train crash near County Road 1007. The two juvenile occupants of the pickup avoided major injuries. The cab of the pickup was heavily damaged. The train sustained damage to its plow. April 21 A deputy/coroner responded to a medical

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Jesus Avitia, 32, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth. Vincent Bell, 32, Billings, hold for other agency. Mada Bergie, 31, hold for other agency. Avis Big Track, 33, Poplar, warrant. Noah Bigback, 28, Billings, hold for other agency. Antone Birdtail, 20, Billings,

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 21-27. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) April 24 Wilhelmina Redboy, 40, female, 200 block of Second Avenue South, public intoxication, tribal court. Fourteen-year-old male, 200 block of Sixth Avenue South, carrying a concealed weapon, tribal court.

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular meeting April 21. Two new hires were approved for the Wolf Point Police Department in new patrol officer Trevin Boysun and new animal control officer Dominic Ahneman. Longtime police chief Jeff Harada has been appointed interim administrative chief for what is expected to be a three-month stint while a search for a new police chief is conducted.