Joining students at Bryant Elementary School, Gov. Greg Gianforte celebrated a new law to promote early childhood literacy through voluntary screening and targeted intervention programs in Montana public schools. “Literacy is critical for our kids and their development,” Gianforte said. “With the funding for early childhood literacy we secured this spring, we’re empowering parents and

By Bill Vander Weele The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved the county’s budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year during a meeting Thursday, Sept. 7. The budget increased by only 1.35 percent compared to last year. “Nobody’s budget got cut,” commissioner Gordon Oelkers said. Commissioner Robert Toavs added that there were no big subtractions or additions to the budget.

The Montana Department of Transportation has released its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program plans for 2023-2027. The plan includes $556.9 million for construction/reconstruction during the years. In addition, funds are $324 million for rehabilitation and widening, $424.6 million for resurfacing, $114.3 million for spot improvement and safety, $326.5 million for bridge replacement/rehabilitation

At about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, searchers from the Stillwater County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue team located the remains of Wolf Point native Stonehail Moccasin, 18. He was found at approximately 16 river miles east of where he was last seen. The cause of death will be released once autopsy results are available. Roosevelt County Sheriff Jason Frederick, “All of us

(Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Sept. 4-10. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) September 5 Fourteen-year-old female, Eighth Avenue North, aggravated disorderly conduct and curfew violation, tribal court. September 6 Wilhelmina Red Boy, 39, female, 200 block of East Main Street, aggravated

(Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Evirso Ampude, 48, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 65, Plentywood, sexual assault. Mark Beachem,

Darius Preston Romero has been charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs, fentanyl. According to court documents, the Montana Highway Patrol was contacted by a tribal narcotics officer on Aug. 2, regarding a vehicle allegedly to be transporting narcotics from Pueblo, Colo., to Poplar. The vehicle was observed to have smoke coming from its tail pipe and following too closely to