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Wolf Point School Board Approves Playground Equipment Increase

The Wolf Point School board voted to spend an additional $120,000 for new playground equipment at Southside Elementary and Northside Elementary schools during its meeting Thursday, July 22. Last January, trustees approved $200,000 in Impact Aid funds to install new playground equipment at the schools. After additional research, the playground structures were enlarged to accommodate the number

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Wolf Point School Board Approves Playground Equipment Increase

The Wolf Point School board voted to spend an additional $120,000 for new playground equipment at Southside Elementary and Northside Elementary schools during its meeting Thursday, July 22. Last January, trustees approved $200,000 in Impact Aid funds to install new playground equipment at the schools. After additional research, the playground structures were enlarged to accommodate the number

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Posted on July 28, 2022

County Approves Salaries For Elected Officials

The Roosevelt County commissioners officially approved salary increased for elected officials during their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 19. Base salaries were increased by $1,746.28 for the elected county officials. Those salaries included clerk and recorder/public administrator at $67,247.28, clerk of district court/superintendent of schools at $68,247.28, county treasurer/assessor

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County Approves Salaries For Elected Officials

The Roosevelt County commissioners officially approved salary increased for elected officials during their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 19. Base salaries were increased by $1,746.28 for the elected county officials. Those salaries included clerk and recorder/public administrator at $67,247.28, clerk of district court/superintendent of schools at $68,247.28, county treasurer/assessor

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Posted on July 28, 2022

County Fair Starts Aug. 9 - Marshall Catch, Kids Day Coming Up In Culbertson

The Roosevelt County Fair is winding up to start Aug. 9, with children’s horse events at the Culbertson Saddle Club, indoor exhibit judging, a youth horse show feature 4-h equine events and a flag ceremony by the Centennial Clovers 4-H and the saddle club. Aug. 12 will see evening entertainment from Marshall Catch. Promotional materials for the band say that Catch, “hits the stage with a

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County Fair Starts Aug. 9 - Marshall Catch, Kids Day Coming Up In Culbertson

The Roosevelt County Fair is winding up to start Aug. 9, with children’s horse events at the Culbertson Saddle Club, indoor exhibit judging, a youth horse show feature 4-h equine events and a flag ceremony by the Centennial Clovers 4-H and the saddle club. Aug. 12 will see evening entertainment from Marshall Catch. Promotional materials for the band say that Catch, “hits the stage with a

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Three Killed In Valley County Accident

According to a press release from Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer, a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 117, near the town of Nashua, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 23. Nine individuals were involved, including two adults in one vehicle traveling east, on Highway 2 and one adult with six children of varying ages in the vehicle entering

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Three Killed In Valley County Accident

According to a press release from Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer, a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Montana Highway 117, near the town of Nashua, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 23. Nine individuals were involved, including two adults in one vehicle traveling east, on Highway 2 and one adult with six children of varying ages in the vehicle entering

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments July 18-24. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) July 18 Joshua Flaten, 28, male, Third Avenue South and Helena Street, warrant, tribal court. July 19 Kaghe Burshia, 24, male, 400 block of Blaine Street, theft, tribal court. Fourteen-year-old female, 600 block

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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 18-24. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) July 18 Joshua Flaten, 28, male, Third Avenue South and Helena Street, warrant, tribal court. July 19 Kaghe Burshia, 24, male, 400 block of Blaine Street, theft, tribal court. Fourteen-year-old female, 600 block

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Posted on July 28, 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

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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

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Ninety-nine Percent Of 2021 Missing Indigenous Persons Cases Found

Montana law enforcement agencies reported 650 missing indigenous persons cases last year and as of May 30 just 1 percent of those cases are still active, new data from the Montana Department of Justice show. The majority of individuals — 396 — reported missing were located within two days and 32 were not found within 2021. Of those, 25 have been accounted for during 2022. Indigenous persons

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Ninety-nine Percent Of 2021 Missing Indigenous Persons Cases Found

Montana law enforcement agencies reported 650 missing indigenous persons cases last year and as of May 30 just 1 percent of those cases are still active, new data from the Montana Department of Justice show. The majority of individuals — 396 — reported missing were located within two days and 32 were not found within 2021. Of those, 25 have been accounted for during 2022. Indigenous persons

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Burks Charged With Two Felonies

Joshua Kyle Burks has been charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor offense. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance in district court on Sept. 14. Felony charges are criminal possession of dangerous drugs, meth, and criminal possession of dangerous drugs, anabolic steroids. The misdemeanor charge is criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Maximum penalties for the felony charges

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Burks Charged With Two Felonies

Joshua Kyle Burks has been charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor offense. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance in district court on Sept. 14. Felony charges are criminal possession of dangerous drugs, meth, and criminal possession of dangerous drugs, anabolic steroids. The misdemeanor charge is criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Maximum penalties for the felony charges

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Rutledge Pleads Guilty To Incest Charges

As part of a plea agreement, Richard Lamar Rutledge made guilty pleas to two counts of incest during a hearing in district court on Monday, July 18. A pre-sentencing hearing has been ordered by District Judge David Cybulski. Penalties are not less than four years or more than 100 years in the state prison, a $50,000 fine or both. The charges read that between Oct. 15, 2018, and Jan. 9,

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Rutledge Pleads Guilty To Incest Charges

As part of a plea agreement, Richard Lamar Rutledge made guilty pleas to two counts of incest during a hearing in district court on Monday, July 18. A pre-sentencing hearing has been ordered by District Judge David Cybulski. Penalties are not less than four years or more than 100 years in the state prison, a $50,000 fine or both. The charges read that between Oct. 15, 2018, and Jan. 9,

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Experts Provide Information During Human Trafficking Conference

By Bill Vander Weele The crisis of human trafficking was addressed during a conference held in Poplar on Wednesday, July 20. The Fort Peck Tribal Court Human Trafficking Conference attracted speakers from across the state and also included closed sessions for law enforcement personnel. Tommy Christian, facilitator during the conference, noted the event’s goals. “We need to develop

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Experts Provide Information During Human Trafficking Conference

By Bill Vander Weele The crisis of human trafficking was addressed during a conference held in Poplar on Wednesday, July 20. The Fort Peck Tribal Court Human Trafficking Conference attracted speakers from across the state and also included closed sessions for law enforcement personnel. Tommy Christian, facilitator during the conference, noted the event’s goals. “We need to develop

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Posted on July 28, 2022

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Wolf Point School Board Approves Playground Equipment Increase

Wolf Point School Board Approves Playground Equipment Increase

County Approves Salaries For Elected Officials

County Approves Salaries For Elected Officials

County Fair Starts Aug. 9 - Marshall Catch, Kids Day Coming Up In Culbertson

County Fair Starts Aug. 9 - Marshall Catch, Kids Day Coming Up In Culbertson

Three Killed In Valley County Accident

Three Killed In Valley County Accident

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Roosevelt County Jail R

Roosevelt County Jail R

Ninety-nine Percent Of 2021 Missing Indigenous Persons Cases Found

Ninety-nine Percent Of 2021 Missing Indigenous Persons Cases Found

Burks Charged With Two Felonies

Burks Charged With Two Felonies

Rutledge Pleads Guilty To Incest Charges

Rutledge Pleads Guilty To Incest Charges

Experts Provide Information During Human Trafficking Conference

Experts Provide Information During Human Trafficking Conference

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