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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments July 25-31. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) July 26 Ronald Kemp, 38, male, Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, two warrants municipal court. Jordan Oldrock, 33, male, 400 block of Fifth Avenue North, warrant, tribal court. July 27 Samuel Birdtail Sr.,

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments July 25-31. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) July 26 Ronald Kemp, 38, male, Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, two warrants municipal court. Jordan Oldrock, 33, male, 400 block of Fifth Avenue North, warrant, tribal court. July 27 Samuel Birdtail Sr.,

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Posted on August 4, 2022

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oster ( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Kenneth Alred, 50, Sheridan County, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

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oster ( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Kenneth Alred, 50, Sheridan County, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault.

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Posted on August 4, 2022

Two Collisions At Intersections Recently End Drastically Differently

Two recent collisions at different intersections in northeast Montana ended very differently for those involved. One in tragedy and one with only minor injuries. The first occurred Saturday, July 23, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 117 at Nashua. A 2000 GMC Safari, driven by Lorena Mast, 55, of Nashua. Mast was traveling northbound on Montana Highway 117 when she

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Two Collisions At Intersections Recently End Drastically Differently

Two recent collisions at different intersections in northeast Montana ended very differently for those involved. One in tragedy and one with only minor injuries. The first occurred Saturday, July 23, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 117 at Nashua. A 2000 GMC Safari, driven by Lorena Mast, 55, of Nashua. Mast was traveling northbound on Montana Highway 117 when she

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Fort Kipp Woman Admits Manslaughter Charge In 2019 Vehicle Death

A Fort Kipp woman Monday, Aug. 1, admitted to a manslaughter charge for striking and killing a man with her vehicle on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. JoAnna Sayetsitty, 35, pleaded guilty to a superseding information charging her with involuntary manslaughter. Sayetsitty faces a maximum of eight years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of

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Fort Kipp Woman Admits Manslaughter Charge In 2019 Vehicle Death

A Fort Kipp woman Monday, Aug. 1, admitted to a manslaughter charge for striking and killing a man with her vehicle on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. JoAnna Sayetsitty, 35, pleaded guilty to a superseding information charging her with involuntary manslaughter. Sayetsitty faces a maximum of eight years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of

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Posted on August 4, 2022

Harry’s Stays In The Family

In November 2021, Renee Babcock purchased Harry’s Nite Club from her mother, Karen Babcock, and uncle Dickie Peters. It comes as no surprise that she decided to do it, as the bar has been in her family since the 1930s. “It’s always been a family bar,” she explained, “and everyone who works here is family, too.” Renee’s grandfather, Harry Steffy, was the first family member to

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Harry’s Stays In The Family

In November 2021, Renee Babcock purchased Harry’s Nite Club from her mother, Karen Babcock, and uncle Dickie Peters. It comes as no surprise that she decided to do it, as the bar has been in her family since the 1930s. “It’s always been a family bar,” she explained, “and everyone who works here is family, too.” Renee’s grandfather, Harry Steffy, was the first family member to

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Posted on August 4, 2022

Northeast Montana Fair Closes Aug. 6

Glasow’s Northeast Montana Fair schedule kicked off July 28 with 4-H horse shows Thursday and Friday morning. Saturday saw the Ranch Scramble Calcutta. At press time Aug. 2, the PRCA rodeo and wild horse race is set to start at 7 p.m., as was judging for FFA floriculture, culinary arts, needlework and horticulture entries. Aug. 3 was set to feature a full day of commercial booths and

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Northeast Montana Fair Closes Aug. 6

Glasow’s Northeast Montana Fair schedule kicked off July 28 with 4-H horse shows Thursday and Friday morning. Saturday saw the Ranch Scramble Calcutta. At press time Aug. 2, the PRCA rodeo and wild horse race is set to start at 7 p.m., as was judging for FFA floriculture, culinary arts, needlework and horticulture entries. Aug. 3 was set to feature a full day of commercial booths and

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Posted on August 4, 2022

Pretty Iron Feather Dancers Host Mini Kahomani

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation’s Pretty Iron Feather Dancers are hosting a mini kahomani event at the Roosevelt County Fair Aug. 11. Founder Amanda Boyd told the Northern Plains Independent that the group has been appearing before the fair committee in Culbertson since 2017. She described the planned event as a social dance. Dancers with the company will be on hand from 3-4 p.m. at

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Pretty Iron Feather Dancers Host Mini Kahomani

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation’s Pretty Iron Feather Dancers are hosting a mini kahomani event at the Roosevelt County Fair Aug. 11. Founder Amanda Boyd told the Northern Plains Independent that the group has been appearing before the fair committee in Culbertson since 2017. She described the planned event as a social dance. Dancers with the company will be on hand from 3-4 p.m. at

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Posted on August 4, 2022

Fort Peck Tribal Member Appears In New Film Prey

Fort Peck Tribal Member Appears In New Film Prey Fort Peck Tribal member Amber Midthunder’s new film Prey premiers on Hulu Aug. 5. Prey is the fifth film of the Predator franchise. Midthunder uncovered a deep love of acting at a young age. Growing up with an actor father and casting director mother, she began her own on-screen career early in life. Her first speaking role was at the

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Fort Peck Tribal Member Appears In New Film Prey

Fort Peck Tribal Member Appears In New Film Prey Fort Peck Tribal member Amber Midthunder’s new film Prey premiers on Hulu Aug. 5. Prey is the fifth film of the Predator franchise. Midthunder uncovered a deep love of acting at a young age. Growing up with an actor father and casting director mother, she began her own on-screen career early in life. Her first speaking role was at the

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Posted on August 4, 2022

School Mediation Session Scheduled For Aug. 4

The Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School District will continue the mediation process for a new contract on Thursday, Aug. 4. The session is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. The two parties last met June 14 under the leadership of mediator David Luckey for the State of Montana. That session started prior to 5 p.m. and ended shortly before 11 p.m. Both parties made proposals

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School Mediation Session Scheduled For Aug. 4

The Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School District will continue the mediation process for a new contract on Thursday, Aug. 4. The session is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. The two parties last met June 14 under the leadership of mediator David Luckey for the State of Montana. That session started prior to 5 p.m. and ended shortly before 11 p.m. Both parties made proposals

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Posted on August 4, 2022

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Roosevelt County Jail R

Roosevelt County Jail R

Two Collisions At Intersections Recently End Drastically Differently

Two Collisions At Intersections Recently End Drastically Differently

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Fort Kipp Woman Admits Manslaughter Charge In 2019 Vehicle Death

Fort Kipp Woman Admits Manslaughter Charge In 2019 Vehicle Death

Harry’s Stays In The Family

Harry’s Stays In The Family

Northeast Montana Fair Closes Aug. 6

Northeast Montana Fair Closes Aug. 6

Pretty Iron Feather Dancers Host Mini Kahomani

Pretty Iron Feather Dancers Host Mini Kahomani

Fort Peck Tribal Member Appears In New Film Prey

Fort Peck Tribal Member Appears In New Film Prey

School Mediation Session Scheduled For Aug. 4

School Mediation Session Scheduled For Aug. 4

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