Gov. Greg Gianforte ended the state of emergency in Montana last week that he declared in January 2021 to address the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. “Months ago, the light at the end of the tunnel was distant and dim. As we’ve worked together to overcome this pandemic, the light has grown bigger and brighter. Today, we are out of the tunnel, and we are surrounded in light. Today, the conditions

The Wolf Point School District has set dates for two COVID-19 planning meetings July 13 and 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Northside School. The district is seeking public comment on their evolving plans for a safe return to school and continuity of services. The district is also asking for confirmation from students who will be riding the bus for the 2021-2022 school year. Students who lives three

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Milton Alexander Jr., 38, Poplar, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.

Roosevelt County commissioners approved a request for a detour on County Road 2039 during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 6. The detour, requested by MK Weeden Construction, will consist of eight miles. Work will be conducted this fall and next spring. Commissioners have the right to inspect the project when completed. Commissioners also approved a gravel contract from MK Weeden Construction.

Staff at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks have added new features to FWP’s online Hunt Planner map, a free interactive mapping website for researching hunting opportunities in the state. The new Hunt Planner, which became available to the public last year, uses current technology to provide hunters with a better map experience. It now has all the tools and data layers of the old Hunt Planner

The Wolf Point Yellow Jackets lost both games of a home double-header against Glasgow on Thursday, July 1. Glasgow won the first game by a 13-0 final. The Reds scored two runs in the first and three runs in the fourth en route to the victory. Glasgow added six runs in the fifth inning. Highlights for Wolf Point included a double by Trevin Boysun. Also having hits were Preston Swenson,