The Bureau of Land Management on Thursday adopted a long-awaited rule that aims to put conservation initiatives “on equal footing” with oil and gas leasing, grazing and other commercial uses of federal land. The rule “combines our ongoing work with a vision for conservation to help us manage lands into the 21st century,” BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning said in a video announcing the

A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon, April 19. The override poll, conducted by a mail ballot by the Montana secretary of state’s office over the last month, attracted only 41 “yes” votes from state representatives

Opinions received from state officials over the past few years have now made it possible for associate members of the Fort Peck Tribes to enjoy the same tax benefits as fully enrolled members. In the past, it was the Fort Peck Tribes’ policy to not issue certificates of enrollment to associate members of the Fort Peck Tribes, a form that was necessary for tribal members to be able to claim

During the Roosevelt County Commissioners’ regular meeting April 16, Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak was on hand to discuss a memorandum of understanding between the county and the City of Wolf Point to combat blight, including a ranking of potential properties provided by the city. Dschaak also raised the issue of purchasing a skid steer-style snow blower attachment for use at L.M. Clayton Airport.

The Wolf Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, April 22, following a public hearing on the proposed draft Title VI application and other information for programs offered by Wolf Point Schools. New personnel hires included Iris Kristine Mejos, Northside teacher for 2024-25; Kayla Messerly, FCS teacher; Shara Andrea Recla, junior high/high school math teacher; and Daniel Horsmon, district

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 15-21. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) April 16 Ryan Whitehorse Sr., 41, male, 200 block of Main Street, public intoxication and loitering, tribal court. Alan Smoker, 57, male, 400 block of Main Street, public intoxication, tribal court. April 17

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity over the past two weeks: April 16 At 10:38 a.m., a deputy responded to the town of Froid for a report of a domestic disturbance. An adult male and female had had a verbal altercation the night before. The deputy advised the pair to stay away from each other. No arrests were made. At 4:10 p.m., a female walked into the Roosevelt