Fort Peck’s Carl Mann died of accidental drowning Nov. 20 at the Dredge Cuts Trout Pond north of Fort Peck. Sheriff Tom Boyer told area media that Mann was at the pond around 9:40 a.m. with his dog when the dog went out on the ice and fell through. According to Boyer, Mann went after the dog and the ice broke, at which point Mann went into the water. Both Mann and the dog drowned. Mann’s

Khalil Lajuan Lyons, 19, Michigan, made not guilty pleas to two felony charges in district court on Thursday, Nov. 12. Lyons is charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute, meth, and criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute, oxycodone. For each count, the maximum sentence is 20 years and the maximum fine is $50,000. His omnibus hearing

The growth of Montana’s economy slowed in October after signs of recovery in months prior, according to job figures released Nov. 23. The numbers show that the growth in non-farm payroll employment was 1,200 jobs, the lowest month of recovery since May. There were 470,200 non-farm payroll jobs in the state in October. Approximately 64,300 nonfarm payroll jobs were lost in the state during

Area health officials are stressing that flu shots are more important this year than ever because the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to keep the community safe, health officials offer advice and information on these two infections are related. COVID-19 and the flu are each highly contagious respiratory infections, but have some key differences. They are caused by different viruses. COVID-19

Thanksgiving is upon us this week — a time for gratitude and delicious traditions. This year’s celebrations will be different as we take the necessary steps to ensure we have many more years ahead to celebrate with family and friends. To that end, we wanted to share with you some tips for a safe Thanksgiving from the CDC and other relevant advice to safely celebrate this holiday. According

The Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is planning its annual Christmas Stroll activity for Saturday, Dec. 5. Safety measures are urged to be taken, but organizers are hopeful everybody can still have a great time at the traditional event. “I’m willing to put displays up, so people can see them,” Aaron Kurokawa said during the chamber meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Opportunity