The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority will likely not see state funding from this session. House Bill 848, which would have taken $2 million from the railroad car tax and directed it to the authority, failed 23-27 on second reading in the Senate. The tax brings in about $4 million annually and the money currently goes into the general fund. “We are not deterred easily,” Big Sky Passenger

As part of their desire to reduce suicides in the area, Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board members have announced the establishment of a transitional living unit in Poplar to assist juveniles. The facility features eight beds for males, eight beds for females and four flex beds. No timeline has yet been set for how long the juveniles can stay at the transitional living unit. At the end of

When filing opens for municipal elections in Roosevelt County on Thursday, April 17, Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak says he will file for re-election. “One more time if it’s wanted,” Dschaak said of his decision to seek a fourth term. Dschaak explained it was a tough decision, but he feels his leadership is needed with the city going through a large sewer project and new leadership

Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to try selling items online through a local auctioning service during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 8. Commissioners voted on a 2-0 decision to have Toavs Premier Auctions handle the duties. Commissioner Robert Toavs, owner of Toavs Premier Auctions, recused himself in the voting. Officials said that Toavs Premier Auctions is the only company

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 7-13. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) April 7 Shane Nelson, 52, male, 400 block of Cascade Street, criminal mischief, partner/ family member assault and assault, municipal court. The WPPD had the following activity: alarm/burglary, one; alarm/medical,

Legislators are deliberating a bill that proponents say will provide a much-needed definition and framework for consultation between the state and tribal governments, while opponents say it will add cumbersome government regulations to state agencies. Senate Bill 379, sponsored by Sen. Susan Webber, D-Browning, would require all state agencies to have a written consultation policy, a definition

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. Noah Bigback, 28, Billings, hold for other agency. Antone Birdtail, 20, Billings, hold for other agency. Christian Bramley,