Two individuals accused of murdering a man on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation were arraigned last week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Abrianne Lillian Deserly, 24, and Calvin Florin Lester, 35, both of Wolf Point, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging both defendants with second degree murder. If convicted of the charge contained in the indictment, the defendants each face a maximum term

Three arraignments were heard in front of District Judge Benjamin Fosland during hearings in District Court on Tuesday, April 29. Brian Ray Gustafson made not guilty pleas to the felony charge of possession of dangerous drugs and misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted of the felony charge, Gustafson faces maximum penalties of five years in prison, a $5,000 fine

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 113 calls from March 24 to March 31. The calls included the following: April 28 Deputies received a report from an adult male in Wolf Point that juveniles were throwing fireworks at him. Deputy/coroner went to the Poplar hospital for a report of an attended death. The adult male died from natural causes. April 29 Deputies responded

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 28 through May 4. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) May 2 Ayrianna Lindsay, 22, female, Third Avenue South and Front Street, partner/ family member assault, tribal court. Shantelle Scheaffer, 41, female, 400 block of Fairweather Street, warrant, tribal

The budget for next school year was approved by Wolf Point’s Title VI parent committee during a meeting on Monday, April 28. Federal projects director Naomi Erickson explained that the new budget amount is smaller because of a decrease of students. The budget was $168,000 for 20242025, and is $145,737 for next school year. After much discussion, the parents’ group voted unanimously to

Eastern Montana businesses, employees and job seekers will have the opportunity to enhance their workplace skills through 406 Workforce Training, an interactive workshop designed to strengthen customer service, communication and workplace success. This three-hour training session will be offered at multiple locations across the region, bringing expert-led instruction directly to communities

“Access to clean, reliable drinking water is a fundamental right — not a luxury,” according to a recent press release from Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority. “At Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority, our mission has always been clear: to deliver safe water to the communities and residents of eastern Montana who need it most.” In recent weeks, accusations have been circulated