The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Brooke Olson Newton, 29, of Bainville appeared on several federal indictments. Newton, 29, appeared in Great Falls on June 11 in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston and made not guilty pleas to charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and

Great Northern Development Corporation is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its inception, GNDC has been dedicated to fostering economic growth and revitalizing the local economy across the six counties it serves: Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Garfield and McCone. Over the past three decades, GNDC has played a pivotal role in transforming the communities within northeast Montana.

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved salary increases for elected officials and regular county employees during their meeting held on Monday, June 10. Based on the recommendation of the compensation board, a pay increase of $2,075 to the elected official base for fiscal year 2024-2025 was approved. Commissioners said the increase is in line with the 3 percent negotiated for the union

Annual Rendezvous festivities were held June 13-16 at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site during a memorably stormy weekend. Featured activities included Plains Indian Sign Language with Cedric Halvorson and Brandon Delvo, Flintlock firing demonstrations with Sawyer Flynn and hide demonstrations with Billy Maxwell. Parks staff also unveiled a newly acquired, historically-accurate

A woman was arrested by Bismarck, N.D., police Thursday, June 13, who alleged she was threatening neighbors with a knife. She was charged with terrorizing, according to police reports. Officers responded after a person called the police saying a woman was outside with a knife along East Thayer Avenue. Two people told police upon the officers’ arrival that the woman, Taniya Red Eagle, pulled

Summer is just around the corner, and recent weather helped improve the water supply outlook as the 2024 snow accumulation season wraps up in Montana. However, the outlook remains below normal in most locations. “Last month brought a mix of snow, rain, and sunshine across Montana. While that is not uncommon weather for this time of the year, some locations did not receive the moisture they needed,”