A Wolf Point woman suspected in the 2021 kidnapping and assault of a minor girl in Wolf Point, on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, admitted last week to her role in the kidnapping, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Lavanchie Patricia Goodbird, 30, pleaded guilty to kidnapping of an individual under 18. Goodbird faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years to life in prison, a $250,000 fine and

A Wolf Point man suspected in the kidnapping and assault of a minor girl in Wolf Point, on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, was arraigned last week, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Dylan Troy Jackson, 21, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with kidnapping of an individual under 18, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and assault resulting in substantial bodily injury

The Roosevelt County Health Department recently received confirmation of an influenza A case in Wolf Point from the Department of Health and Human Services. This shows that influenza is present in our communities. Now, more than ever, is the time for residents to protect themselves against influenza. The “flu shot” is the first line of defense when protecting yourself and family from

It appears that Montana will impose an increased depreciation schedule starting in 2023. Robert Story, president of the Montana Taxpayers Association, explained the state’s depreciation schedule is anticipated to increase. For example, the five-year average increase rate of office equipment is 3.5 percent and it’s anticipated to be 14.12 percent. Other anticipated depreciation schedule

Roosevelt County reported 24 active COVID cases as of Tuesday, Dec. 6. There have been 3,770 total cases in the county. On Monday, Dec. 5, Faith Lutheran Home reported that six residents and three staff had tested positive. Faith Home continues to be on outbreak status. Roosevelt County Health Department hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Wolf Point the first and third Thursdays of the month,

The Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14, via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The 13-member advisory committee, appointed by the governor, is charged with reviewing FWP’s access programs and offering recommendations to help achieve program goals and maintaining good relations between hunters and landowners. Members are Ed Beall, chair, of Helena, Eric