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Judge Sees Reduced Travel Time Due To Technology

District Judge David Cybulski keeps very busy presiding in courts throughout Montana’s northeastern corner, but he is glad that his courts aren’t as busy as the ones in urban locations. Gov. Greg Gianforte’s proposed budget includes adding judges in Flathead and Gallatin counties. Cybulski feels that’s a good decision. “They are so busy. They need more judges out there,” Cybulski

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Judge Sees Reduced Travel Time Due To Technology

District Judge David Cybulski keeps very busy presiding in courts throughout Montana’s northeastern corner, but he is glad that his courts aren’t as busy as the ones in urban locations. Gov. Greg Gianforte’s proposed budget includes adding judges in Flathead and Gallatin counties. Cybulski feels that’s a good decision. “They are so busy. They need more judges out there,” Cybulski

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Grain Cars Derail Saturday East Of Wolf Point

A total of six grain cars derailed Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Montana Highway 13 railroad crossing east of Wolf Point. Three tipped over, spilling the grain they had been hauling. The crossing was blocked Saturday afternoon until the cars could be cleaned up and removed. The main line was not affected by the derailment. There were no injuries. (Photo by Darla Downs)

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Grain Cars Derail Saturday East Of Wolf Point

A total of six grain cars derailed Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Montana Highway 13 railroad crossing east of Wolf Point. Three tipped over, spilling the grain they had been hauling. The crossing was blocked Saturday afternoon until the cars could be cleaned up and removed. The main line was not affected by the derailment. There were no injuries. (Photo by Darla Downs)

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Fire Destroys Wolf Point House

An unoccupied house on the 300 block of Fifth Avenue South was destroyed by fire Sunday, Jan. 31. The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responded and was able to contain the fire to just the one structure, despite the nearness of trees on the south side of the home. According to WPVFD Chief Clint Bushman, the origin of the fire is suspicious. (Photo by Darla Downs)

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Fire Destroys Wolf Point House

An unoccupied house on the 300 block of Fifth Avenue South was destroyed by fire Sunday, Jan. 31. The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responded and was able to contain the fire to just the one structure, despite the nearness of trees on the south side of the home. According to WPVFD Chief Clint Bushman, the origin of the fire is suspicious. (Photo by Darla Downs)

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department for Jan. 18-31. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: January 19 Elton Lambert Jr., 21, male, 900 block of Fourth Avenue South, disorderly conduct, tribal court. January 21 Michael SeesTheElk, 36, male, 100 block of Anaconda Street, warrant,

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Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department for Jan. 18-31. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: January 19 Elton Lambert Jr., 21, male, 900 block of Fourth Avenue South, disorderly conduct, tribal court. January 21 Michael SeesTheElk, 36, male, 100 block of Anaconda Street, warrant,

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center Jan. 26 through Feb. 1 include: Clifford Briscoe, 40, Poplar, warrant.

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center Jan. 26 through Feb. 1 include: Clifford Briscoe, 40, Poplar, warrant.

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Individuals Change Pleas In District Court

Two individuals changed their pleas to guilty during hearings in district court on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Fredrick Jameson, 33, of Williston, N.D., made a plea of guilty for being in possession of dangerous drugs, meth, with the intent to distribute. District Judge David Cybulski said maximum penalties for the charge are 20 years in prison, a $50,000 fine or both. In a statement, Jamison said

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Individuals Change Pleas In District Court

Two individuals changed their pleas to guilty during hearings in district court on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Fredrick Jameson, 33, of Williston, N.D., made a plea of guilty for being in possession of dangerous drugs, meth, with the intent to distribute. District Judge David Cybulski said maximum penalties for the charge are 20 years in prison, a $50,000 fine or both. In a statement, Jamison said

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Briscoe Charged With Possession Of Dangerous Drugs

Clifford Evan Briscoe has been arrested and charged in district court with criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. According to court documents, a Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy assisted Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice with a removal after receiving a call at 11:34 p.m. on Jan. 14. After arriving at the

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Briscoe Charged With Possession Of Dangerous Drugs

Clifford Evan Briscoe has been arrested and charged in district court with criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. According to court documents, a Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy assisted Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice with a removal after receiving a call at 11:34 p.m. on Jan. 14. After arriving at the

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Task Force Explains Vaccination Procedures

Members of the Roosevelt County, Fort Peck Tribes, Indian Health Services, Northeast Montana Health Services, Roosevelt Medical Center COVID-19 Task Force met on Wednesday, Jan. 27, with COVID vaccinations and an increase in case numbers being the main topics of the day. Having completed first doses of COVID vaccination to long-term care facility residents and health care workers, IHS, Roosevelt

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Task Force Explains Vaccination Procedures

Members of the Roosevelt County, Fort Peck Tribes, Indian Health Services, Northeast Montana Health Services, Roosevelt Medical Center COVID-19 Task Force met on Wednesday, Jan. 27, with COVID vaccinations and an increase in case numbers being the main topics of the day. Having completed first doses of COVID vaccination to long-term care facility residents and health care workers, IHS, Roosevelt

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Jury Convicts Wolf Point Man Of Rape, Assault Of Woman

A federal jury convicted a Wolf Point man of raping and assaulting a woman near Poplar on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in 2017, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said Thursday, Jan. 28. The jury found Luke John Scott Sr., 33, guilty of aggravated sexual abuse and of assault by striking, beating or wounding, a misdemeanor. The three-day trial began on Jan. 26. Scott faces a maximum of

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Jury Convicts Wolf Point Man Of Rape, Assault Of Woman

A federal jury convicted a Wolf Point man of raping and assaulting a woman near Poplar on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in 2017, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said Thursday, Jan. 28. The jury found Luke John Scott Sr., 33, guilty of aggravated sexual abuse and of assault by striking, beating or wounding, a misdemeanor. The three-day trial began on Jan. 26. Scott faces a maximum of

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Posted on February 4, 2021

Donation Gives New School Program Great Start

A new program in the Wolf Point School District will enjoy a great start thanks to the Montana Masonic Foundation. On Thursday, Jan. 28, Masonic representatives Jeff Harada and Wade Riden presented a $1,700 check to Northside Elementary School Principal Georgie Gourneau along with teachers Andrew Tumonong and Ronnell Tumonong. Funds will help begin the WE STEP UP program that stands for Wolves

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Donation Gives New School Program Great Start

A new program in the Wolf Point School District will enjoy a great start thanks to the Montana Masonic Foundation. On Thursday, Jan. 28, Masonic representatives Jeff Harada and Wade Riden presented a $1,700 check to Northside Elementary School Principal Georgie Gourneau along with teachers Andrew Tumonong and Ronnell Tumonong. Funds will help begin the WE STEP UP program that stands for Wolves

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Posted on February 4, 2021

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Judge Sees Reduced Travel Time Due To Technology

Judge Sees Reduced Travel Time Due To Technology

Grain Cars Derail Saturday East Of Wolf Point

Grain Cars Derail Saturday East Of Wolf Point

Fire Destroys Wolf Point House

Fire Destroys Wolf Point House

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Individuals Change Pleas In District Court

Individuals Change Pleas In District Court

Briscoe Charged With Possession Of Dangerous Drugs

Briscoe Charged With Possession Of Dangerous Drugs

Task Force Explains Vaccination Procedures

Task Force Explains Vaccination Procedures

Jury Convicts Wolf Point Man Of Rape, Assault Of Woman

Jury Convicts Wolf Point Man Of Rape, Assault Of Woman

Donation Gives New School Program Great Start

Donation Gives New School Program Great Start

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