Northern Plains Independent

Discussion Continues On Railroad Safety

The Fort Peck Economic Development organization seems to be willing to be the official grant applicant for a federal grant to improve railroad track safety in the area. Rodney Miller, economic development director, explains that BNSF will pay for HDR of Portland, Ore., to complete the grant application and to provide support. “We will, of course, want to hear a lot of community involvement,”

A: News

Discussion Continues On Railroad Safety

The Fort Peck Economic Development organization seems to be willing to be the official grant applicant for a federal grant to improve railroad track safety in the area. Rodney Miller, economic development director, explains that BNSF will pay for HDR of Portland, Ore., to complete the grant application and to provide support. “We will, of course, want to hear a lot of community involvement,”

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Thomas Begins Principal Duties At Southside

The new principal for Southside Elementary School brings a wealth of educational experience to Wolf Point. Tara Thomas is entering her 11th year as an administrator. She holds undergraduate degrees in history and English and a masters degree in education leadership. Since 2006, Thomas has served as an administrator for John Hopkins’ gifted and talented program. “It’s a wonderful summer

A: News

Thomas Begins Principal Duties At Southside

The new principal for Southside Elementary School brings a wealth of educational experience to Wolf Point. Tara Thomas is entering her 11th year as an administrator. She holds undergraduate degrees in history and English and a masters degree in education leadership. Since 2006, Thomas has served as an administrator for John Hopkins’ gifted and talented program. “It’s a wonderful summer

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Evans Receives Hedstrom Award

Montana Highway Patrol trooper T’Elle Evans of Wolf Point was recently awarded at the state level for her heroic actions. She received the Hedstrom Award for going above and beyond the call of duty when she attempted to save a life using her first responder skills. Sgt. Jeff Kent explains that the Hedstrom Award is the second highest award that the Montana Highway Patrol gives out. Evans

A: News

Evans Receives Hedstrom Award

Montana Highway Patrol trooper T’Elle Evans of Wolf Point was recently awarded at the state level for her heroic actions. She received the Hedstrom Award for going above and beyond the call of duty when she attempted to save a life using her first responder skills. Sgt. Jeff Kent explains that the Hedstrom Award is the second highest award that the Montana Highway Patrol gives out. Evans

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Erickson Resigns As Superintendent

Loverty Erickson has unofficially resigned as the Wolf Point superintendent of schools. According to an email to staff members, Erickson is on the Family Medical Leave Act time until Aug. 30. The reason for her leaving the position is a personal matter. “Because of the unknown recent event in our lives, I am no longer able to serve you as the superintendent of Wolf Point schools,” Erickson

A: News

Erickson Resigns As Superintendent

Loverty Erickson has unofficially resigned as the Wolf Point superintendent of schools. According to an email to staff members, Erickson is on the Family Medical Leave Act time until Aug. 30. The reason for her leaving the position is a personal matter. “Because of the unknown recent event in our lives, I am no longer able to serve you as the superintendent of Wolf Point schools,” Erickson

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Court Rules BIA Can Be Held Liable For Officers’ Assault

The Montana Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, Aug. 16, that the Bureau of Indian Affairs can be held responsible for $1.6 million in damages awarded to a Northern Cheyenne woman who was coerced into sex by BIA Officer Dana Bullcoming in 2015. After a lengthy judicial process, the Montana Supreme Court finally answered the question of whether law enforcement officers act outside the scope of their

News

Court Rules BIA Can Be Held Liable For Officers’ Assault

The Montana Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, Aug. 16, that the Bureau of Indian Affairs can be held responsible for $1.6 million in damages awarded to a Northern Cheyenne woman who was coerced into sex by BIA Officer Dana Bullcoming in 2015. After a lengthy judicial process, the Montana Supreme Court finally answered the question of whether law enforcement officers act outside the scope of their

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Aug. 15-21. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) August 15 Devin Hall, 32, male, 400 block of Cascade St., protection of government officials/ employees, theft and criminal trespass, tribal court. Skyla Weston, 44, female, 400 block of Cascade St., open container

News

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Aug. 15-21. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) August 15 Devin Hall, 32, male, 400 block of Cascade St., protection of government officials/ employees, theft and criminal trespass, tribal court. Skyla Weston, 44, female, 400 block of Cascade St., open container

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( 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: Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault. William Bird, 28, Missoula, hold for other agency. Darnell

News

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( 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: Ricky Bain, 64, Plentywood, sexual assault. William Bird, 28, Missoula, hold for other agency. Darnell

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Montclair Sentenced For Illegal Possession Of Firearm

A Billings felon who admitted to illegal possession of a firearm after his arrest in Poplar while absconding from Billings, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 18, to 38 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Curtis Jeffrey Montclair, 38, of Poplar and Billings, pleaded guilty in May to prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

News

Montclair Sentenced For Illegal Possession Of Firearm

A Billings felon who admitted to illegal possession of a firearm after his arrest in Poplar while absconding from Billings, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 18, to 38 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Curtis Jeffrey Montclair, 38, of Poplar and Billings, pleaded guilty in May to prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Elks Donate To County Library

Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 has assisted the Roosevelt County Library with a $2,000 Beacon grant. Julie D’Ambrosio, secretary of the Elks lodge, noted that it was the second Beacon grant that the Elks has presented this summer. The first one was given to the Wolf Point Pound Puppies. Through Beacon Grants, the Elks National Foundation gives lodges the opportunity to develop an ongoing, charitable,

News

Elks Donate To County Library

Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 has assisted the Roosevelt County Library with a $2,000 Beacon grant. Julie D’Ambrosio, secretary of the Elks lodge, noted that it was the second Beacon grant that the Elks has presented this summer. The first one was given to the Wolf Point Pound Puppies. Through Beacon Grants, the Elks National Foundation gives lodges the opportunity to develop an ongoing, charitable,

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

Commissioners Approve Electronic Health Software

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved a request from the health department to begin using electronic health records and billing software. The Roosevelt County Health Department plans to use the CureMD program. Benefits are expected to include online scheduling, faster billing, savings on office supplies, a patient portal, online pay options and that patients can register before coming

News

Commissioners Approve Electronic Health Software

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved a request from the health department to begin using electronic health records and billing software. The Roosevelt County Health Department plans to use the CureMD program. Benefits are expected to include online scheduling, faster billing, savings on office supplies, a patient portal, online pay options and that patients can register before coming

Read the printed article...

Posted on August 25, 2022

25

Discussion Continues On Railroad Safety

Discussion Continues On Railroad Safety

Thomas Begins Principal Duties At Southside

Thomas Begins Principal Duties At Southside

Evans Receives Hedstrom Award

Evans Receives Hedstrom Award

Erickson Resigns As Superintendent

Erickson Resigns As Superintendent

Court Rules BIA Can Be Held Liable For Officers’ Assault

Court Rules BIA Can Be Held Liable For Officers’ Assault

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Montclair Sentenced For Illegal Possession Of Firearm

Montclair Sentenced For Illegal Possession Of Firearm

Elks Donate To County Library

Elks Donate To County Library

Commissioners Approve Electronic Health Software

Commissioners Approve Electronic Health Software

E-Edition

View Current Print Ads

Community links

25

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

E-Edition

View Current Print Ads

Community links