U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., spoke last week at the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs about the law enforcement crisis facing Montana Tribes and how the increase in drug trafficking and lack of law enforcement on tribal lands has exacerbated this problem. Daines discussed the need to promote tribal sovereignty and increase public safety with Montanan Lucy Rain Simpson, the executive director

In recognition of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day on May 15, the FBI Salt Lake City field office is raising awareness about an increase in reporting of cyber scams targeting the elderly in Montana. The FBI Billings resident agency has received at least one call a month where victims have lost significant amounts of money in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Most of the victims,

President Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline continues to be an area of debate at the national level. U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., brought up the issue during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing last week. Daines questioned Alberta Premier Jason Kenney regarding the impacts of the pipeline’s cancellation. Daines mentioned energy security, the

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.36/g on Monday, May 23, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 27.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.45/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.518 per gallon. According

Under an order issued Tuesday, May 17, by the Montana Supreme Court, Election Day voter registration will once again be prohibited in the state. The order overturned a district court injunction from March that blocked portions of four new election administration laws affecting voter identification requirements, ballot collection and voter registration. Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen

Key employment indicators remained strong in Montana in April, with the state’s unemployment rate remaining at a record low and the state’s labor force and total employment reaching record highs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Montana’s record-breaking jobs recovery and economic comeback are strong thanks to hardworking Montanans,” Gov, Greg Gianforte said. “Our

Roosevelt County currently has two active COVID cases. There have been 74 COVID-related deaths in the county. Adult COVID vaccination clinics are scheduled from 3-5 p.m. on May 26 in Culbertson, June 2 in Wolf Point, June 16 in Wolf Point and June 23 in Culbertson. A vaccination clinic for children, ages 5-11, is from 1-4 p.m. on June 10 in Wolf Point. County health officials encourage

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting May 16 in council chambers. Council member Jeff Wozniak was absent due to work. Engineers John Bach and Greg Lukasik were in attendance. Three audience members attended the meeting to express frustration about local crime and vandalism. Harry Beauchamp introduced himself and said he needs help with vandalism to his properties on Wolf

Through my many years of covering communities, I’ve been fortunate enough to have more than my fair share of great classes to cover. This year’s Wolf Point class certainly ranks among the best of them. The class features so many talented individuals, but more than that, it includes excellent, quality people. I guess it starts at the top with Josie Kolstad as valedictorian and Hamyanie