The Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School Board held its first collective bargaining meeting for a new contract on Monday, Jan. 31. Patricia Toavs, co-president of the Wolf Point Education Association, presented results of a survey from teachers regarding “wants and needs” at their school buildings. The list based on the survey included a dean of students at each

Even though marijuana became legal for adults to purchase in Montana on Jan. 1, there’s one huge caveat. Under the federal Gun Control Act, it is illegal for gun owners to possess medical or recreational marijuana, and vice versa, and the penalties for violating that law are potentially severe. The rarely enforced law is in effect nationwide, but could be especially consequential in Montana, which

of controlled substances in states that have legalized it, and decriminalize it nationwide. ATF public information officer Crystal McCoy was unable to say whether federal decriminalization or descheduling would automatically permit gun owners to purchase or possess cannabis. “As always, the ATF as a federal law enforcement entity can only enforce federal law. We cannot speculate at this

Missouri River Country is looking for people interested in tourism promotion to serve as a board member for the organization. The board currently has two positions open on the board in Garfield and Daniels counties and one in Roosevelt and McCone counties. If you are interested in representing your community and helping the economy by bringing visitors to patronize our businesses and attend events

Data from the United States Department of Justice indicates that partner violence accounted for 20 percent of all violent crime in the U.S. in 2018. Such violence can include acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviors. Domestic violence is so prevalent that the National Network to End Domestic Violence reports that it fields more than 19,000 calls

The Poplar boys’ basketball team cruised to a 104-51 non-conference victory over Dodson on Saturday, Feb. 5. Delray Lilley accounted for 31 points to lead the Indians’ offensive attack. Other top scorers for Poplar included Kaniel Ricker with 18, Geordy Medicine Cloud with 15 and Allen Russell with 15 points. Leading Dodson were Alex Werk with 11, Treyton Stiffarm with 11 and Kadin

The Poplar Indians dropped an exciting 66-63 overtime contest in Fairview during boys’ basketball action on Friday, Feb. 4. Fairview led 20-12 at the end of the first quarter and 31-27 at the half. Down by a 38-31 margin entering the fourth quarter, the Indians exploded for 27 points in the fourth quarter for a 58-58 deadlock. Fairview outscored Poplar by an 8-5 margin in the overtime