Michael Ackerman, also known as Michael LittleBull, has been charged with three counts of second degree murder in U.S. District Court in Great Falls. Ackerman has also been charged with use of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges were filed on Oct. 2. According to court records, Ackerman killed three individuals with malice aforethought on or about Sept. 11 at and near Poplar.

There were guilty pleas delivered during district court hearings held in Roosevelt County on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Payton Brockie Brown made a guilty plea for criminal possession of dangerous drugs, Xanax. Brown admitted that during a traffic stop on Sept. 10, law enforcement found Xanax in a pill bottle in her purse. District Judge Benjamin Fosland ordered a pre-sentencing investigation

There will be new local coordinators for the Shakespeare in the Park performances in Wolf Point starting this year. Long-time organizers Barbara Olson and Vivian Schultz announced that a couple of younger residents have stepped up to say they are willing to take over the positions. If you are interested in assisting, contact Olson at bolson8507@gmail.com. Olson explained that Mary Madison