The trials of Abrianne Deserly and Calvin Lester Jr. have been continued from the trial setting of July 8. The request, which had no objection, is for the setting’s date be extended for 90 days. Both of the individuals from Wolf Point are facing second degree murder charges. They each made not guilty pleas in May. The indictment alleges that on Feb. 26, near Wolf Point, the defendants unlawfully

Roosevelt County’s elected officials will see an increase of $2,600 to their salaries for the upcoming fiscal year, after a meeting of the county’s compensation board. The increase amounts to $1 an hour or 2.3 percent for employees in deputy positions. The base salary for the clerk and recorder’s position increased from $71,237 to $73,837. Other elected officers’ salaries are based on

A Poplar man accused of sexual abuse on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation admitted to charges on Tuesday, June 17, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Chucho Cruzito Garfield, 21, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual abuse. Garfield faces life imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and five years to life of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and will determine