Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed May as Foster Care Month in Montana to support children, foster parents and advocates for children in foster care in Montana. “Montana tragically has one of the highest numbers of children in foster care per capita in the country, due in large part to the drug epidemic we face,” Gov. Gianforte said. “This month, we recognize foster parents and advocates

By Bill Vander Weele At the end of a grievance hearing regarding a Wolf Point teacher, trustees voted on a 4-2 margin to support superintendent of schools Loverty Erickson’s findings on Monday, May 9. Erickson’s recommendation included a plan of improvement and a verbal reprimand for teacher Tressa Welch. The teacher, who waived her right of privacy and kept the meeting open, was accused

By Bill Vander Weele The Wolf Point Education Association submitted a new salary proposal during contract bargaining with the Wolf Point School District on Tuesday, May 10. The new proposal is for a 9 percent increase to the base salary in 2022-2023, a 4 percent increase to the base salary in 2023-2024 and a 4 percent increase for the 2024-2025 school year. Previously, the education association

Controversial Sidney Pastor Jordan Hall has pleaded not guilty to DUI and weapons charges arising from a May 11 traffic stop. Hall, 40, was arrested in Sidney around 11 p.m. on May 11, and, according to a complaint, he was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of drugs, and multiple traffic violations — all misdemeanors.