U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) and Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) have announced the bipartisan “Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today Act” to combat drug trafficking in tribal communities. The “PROTECT Act” would expand Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction to allow tribal nations

The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that $320,000 of grant funding has been allocated to support 25 Native American businesses in Montana. The funding is through Commerce’s Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant Program. “IEF funding assists startup or expanding Native American businesses in Montana with money that can be used for a variety of activities, such as the purchase of

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 123 calls from May 20-26. The calls included the following: May 20 Deputies responded to a dispute in Culbertson regarding two males arguing over equipment. One of the males, Richard Damon, 44, of Poplar was arrested on authority of a warrant and taken to Roosevelt County jail. May 21 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting May 26 in Poplar. The board approved the submittal of the 2026 Indian Highway Safety grant application. The board also approved the 2025 Revised Model Gaming Ordinance as the Official Ordinance Governing Class II and Class III gaming operations. The TTP/IRR Program was approved to request that the Montana Department

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Jesus Avitia, 33, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth. Vincent Bell, 32, Billings, hold for other agency. Noah Bigback, 28, Billings, hold for other agency. Antone Birdtail, 20, Billings, hold for other agency. Mylon Blacksmith, 29, Lodge Grass, hold for other agency.

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 91 calls from May 12-19. The calls included the following: May 12 Deputies responded to Fort Kipp after an adult male called on behalf of female relative regarding an individual causing a disturbance. No arrests were made. Deputies responded to Brockton after an adult female reported that a juvenile female refused to come back inside

The man arrested at the Fort Union Trading Post on Tuesday, May 13, is facing the felony charge of burglary. Bond was set at $50,000. According to court records, law enforcement received a call from a Fort Union Trading Post employee around 8 a.m. on May 13. The complaint regarded a man, armed with a fire poker, at the gate that confronted employees when they arrived and then took them off the

Municipal positions up for election in Froid are for mayor and two council positions. There are each four-year terms. Qualified electors interested in filing can do so through June 16, by completing a declaration for nomination and oath of candidacy form. To be a qualified candidate, an individual must be a resident of Froid and be registered to vote. The council positions are currently held

The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede will celebrate its 102nd year July 9-12. The weekend festivities will start Wednesday evening, July 9, with a pitchfork fondue from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Big Sky Corral, followed by the Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo at 6 p.m., then dance to the music of Kenny Feidler, all located at Marvin Brookman Stadium. Grand marshals chosen for the 102nd is past Wild Horse Stampede

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 113 calls from May 5-12. The calls included the following: May 7 Deputies received a call from Bainville regarding a break-in. The party said he will provide deputies with a list of items missing. Deputies received a report from a mother in Poplar that someone broke into her son’s vehicle. Deputies responded to Tande Grocery in Poplar