U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris vacated a permit April 15 for the Keystone XL oil pipeline expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska. The cancellation is another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. In his ruling, Morris said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to adequately consider the pipeline’s effect on endangered

( 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.) As of April 21, 16 prisoners who were housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center. Prisioners included: Tala Beston, 25, Wolf

U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice | Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.” “Every year, millions of Americans suffer

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 13-19. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: April 15 Nathaniel Jansen, 31, male, Roosevelt County Jail, warrant, interstate. April 16 Leslie Roulliard Jr., 27, male, 400 block of Granville Street, warrants, tribal court.

While many U.S. citizens started receiving $1,200 Economic Impact Payments last week, social security, railroad retirement and veterans benefit recipients who are not required to file tax returns and have dependents under the age of 17 should act quickly to qualify for the additional $500 payment. Social Security beneficiaries and eligible veterans will automatically receive $1,200 payments,

Due to a significant reduction in privately owned vehicle and pedestrian traffic along our northern border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily reduced the hours of operation at six ports of entry in Montana. CBP will continue to operate the ports at reduced hours due to a 30-day extension of the “essential only” travel restrictions. With the “essential only” travel restrictions

Area tenants now have the opportunity to apply for assistance with District 4 Human Resources Development Council. District 4 Human Resources Development Council has received funding to assist households with rental assistance in our service area of Hill, Blaine and Liberty counties and in the additional counties of Daniels, Phillips, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley. This funding is made