State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile Virus in Montana for summer 2025. Virus activity appears to be widespread across the state, and the Department of Public Health and Human Services is urging all Montanans to take increased precautions against mosquito bites. Four mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus, including three in Lewis

The drawing for resident and nonresident antelope licenses will happen during the first week of August. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sometimes gets asked why this drawing happens so late in the year compared to other species. The simple answer is that FWP uses this information to provide quick adjustments to quotas so that hunting opportunities closely reflect antelope availability. A

The Wolf Point School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Michael Keefner as the new junior high/high school music teacher during its meeting on July 21. Keefner will be the school district’s three music teacher in three years. “They are very hard to find and not everybody has music teachers,” Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools David Perkins said. “This guy has some musical

The Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to have Laura Christoffersen be on retainer for the county attorney’s office to handle some civil cases. County Attorney Thomas Bleicher explained to commissioners that the services will probably be needed only three or four times a year. “She has more expertize in handling certain civil matters,” Bleicher said. Commissioners said the

The Wolf Point Community Organization started to plan for its Back to School Bash during its monthly meeting held on July 21. The event is tentatively scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Silver Wolf Casino. Officials have ordered 300-350 backpacks and water bottles for the giveaway. WPCO will cover enrolled families first and then move on to associate members. “We’re

A cold spell during the middle of July was one of the highlights mentioned during the National Weather Service’s weather-ready briefing for the Glasgow and Billings stations held last week. It was noted that several locations in the region set record low temperatures during July 15-16. Record low temperatures were reported in Billings at 61 degrees for July 16, Miles City at 64 degrees for

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 81 calls during July 21-28. The calls included the following: July 22 Deputies saw an individual who had a warrant for his arrest at the Culbertson’s truck scales. Adrian Reichenberg, 33, Dickinson, N.D., was taken to the Roosevelt County jail on authority of the warrant. July 23 Deputies responded to Fort Kipp for a disturbance regarding

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Phillip Azure Jr., 22, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Bryn Barber, 40, Great Falls, hold for other agency. Dale Barton, 34, Glendive, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Mylon Blacksmith, 29, Lodge Grass, hold for other agency. Charissa Boast, 32, Medicine