Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, says he will not vote to overturn any of the nine vetoes that were made by Montana Gov. Gianforte. “I voted against them to begin with,” Smith explained. “I’m not very fond of any one of them.” Smith noted that each of the bills were passed by a strong Republican majority. “Testimony in the Senate and House and in committees didn’t draw to the

The Optimist Club of Wolf Point will hold a free ice cream social starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, at the Catholic Hamburger Stand on the corner of Main Street and Third Avenue South. Items will include Brad’s homemade ice cream, free ice cream sundaes, free ice cream cones, toppings and sprinkles. Everyone is welcomed. There will be a donation jar available with proceeds to help purchase

As Montanans venture out as this summer continues, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol are reminding drivers to stay safe on the road. Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” More fatal crashes occur during this time between Memorial Day and Labor Day than any other time of year. State troopers will continue their increased

In this year of drought, Adam Wolf is moving to Poplar as fire management officer for the Fort Peck Reservation. Wolf brings 30 years as a wildfire manager and leader. BIA Fort Peck fire management cycled through difficult times for a decade, bringing staff and engines from other agencies to confront fire activity at Fort Peck. Two Blackfeet Agency engines just left Poplar after fighting May

Roosevelt County is currently experiencing an outbreak of syphilis. This is a very dangerous disease for every person that is not properly treated, but is especially heinous for women of child bearing age due to the fact that it can be passed from the mother to the fetus. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease for which there is no vaccine, but the good news is that there is treatment especially