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John David Panasuk admitted to violating the conditions of his suspended sentence during a hearing in district court Tuesday, Jan. 28. The violation dealt with Panasuk fleeing or eluding a police officer in Williams County, N.D., on July 30, 2024. Panasuk admitted to that offense and also a second count of trespassing. District Judge Benjamin Fosland scheduled a disposition of sentence

Roosevelt County commissioners are hopeful that the National Guard Armory will continue to be an asset for the county once it closes sometime this fall. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers was recently in Helena to testify on three bills. During his time there, Oelkers had the opportunity to visit with Adjutant Gen. J. Peter Hronek. Roosevelt County will have first refusal to purchase the property

The regular meeting of the Bainville Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13. Mayor Toby Romo was present, as were Carol Rasmussen, Will Rathbun and John Gilligan by phone. Clerk Billie Jo Cochran was also present, along with Darrel Rasmussen, Diane Panasuk and David Norton. Panasuk commented on the ice at the senior center. Norton asked if the town could contact the state

Estimated cannabis sales, estimated by the Montana Department of Revenue, continue to increase in each recent month for Roosevelt County. A high of $530,040 was reached in Roosevelt County during August, but total sales decreased to $515,811 during the month of September. The last three months of 2024 showed steady increases in the county. Estimated sales were $540,890 for October, $565,525

The news that Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier received clemency by outgoing President Biden on Monday, Jan. 20, was welcomed news for many Native Americans in the nation and Montana. Wolf Point’s Lance Fourstar is the director of the Montana American Indian Caucus at the Montana State Legislature was thankful about the announcement. “I think President Biden on the last

The Culbertson Museum is hosting its annual Cabin Fever Day Feb. 2 at the Senior Citizen Center on Broadway Avenue. The event will include a bake sale, homemade soups and chili and a purchase includes a dessert. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds go toward the museum. Call 406-787-6320 for more information.