( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police department Nov 1-7. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: November 1 Feather Cantrell, 27, female, 400 block of Blaine Street, disorderly conduct, tribal court. Zachary Whitehawk, 34, male, 400 block of Blaine Street, disorderly conduct, tribal court. November

( 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: Milton Alexander Jr., 39, Poplar, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Ariana Blackdog-Boyd, 27, Brockton, hold for

A Wolf Point man admitted to a murder charge on Thursday, Nov. 4, in the November 2020 shooting of a man on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Doratello “DJ” Juan Fischer, 36, pleaded guilty to second degree murder as charged in an information. Fischer faces a maximum of life in prison, a $250,000 fine and five years of supervised release. Chief

Together with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a new, statewide $3.8 million program to help eligible Montanans pay for water and wastewater expenses. “This program will go a long way to help ensure Montanans maintain access to water at their home, without worrying about disruptions to service,” Gianforte said. Data gathered

The Department of Public Health and Human Services has released a new report that ranks COVID-19 associated deaths as the third leading cause of death in 2020 and will likely hold the same ranking for 2021. State health officials note the death record information for 2021 is considered provisional information and will be finalized later in 2022. Also, it’s possible the 2021 leading causes

In response to COVID-19, Great Northern Development Corporation has partnered with Headwaters RC& D, America’s Small Business Development Center of Montana, Big Sky Economic Development and the MDT Small Business Enterprise Program to present the Rise & Restore Small Business Summit. This event will take place on April 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richland County Fair Event Center in

The Fort Peck Tribes reverted back to phase 1 COVID restrictions starting Nov. 3. The restrictions include a strongly enforced curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., tribal casinos cease all operations until further notice and tribal community halls and cultural centers are closed for all events. Tribal operation hours are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for only essential employees. The tribal executive

As the vaping epidemic continues, more is learned about the dangers associated with the use of these products. One of the main reasons the use of vaping products is so high among youth is that these products are available in flavors that appeal to them. With over 15,000 flavors available, who wouldn’t be intrigued? Thus, flavors are one of the main reasons behind youth using tobacco or vaping

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration Emergency Temporary Standard and interim final rule requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy: Knudsen said on Thursday, Nov. 4, “If a president can unilaterally force people