On the urging of Montana Democratic Party treasurer Lance FourStar, the Wolf Point Community Organization approved a resolution on June 15 to express their opposition against the proposed Bridger pipeline. The pipeline is proposed to impact nine counties in Montana and transport about 550,000 barrels of Canadian oil daily. The preferred route stretches from north of Malta, runs north of the

Area residents can stay informed during emergencies by signing up for the Roosevelt County/Fort Peck Tribes emergency alert program. This system allows o_cials to quickly deliver critical information during emergencies and other time-sensitive situation including: • Wildfires • Road Closures • Missing persons alert • Building or neighborhood evacuations • Other

Roosevelt County commissioners approved an agreement with the Montana Association of Counties for IT services. The county received the resignation from Jenna Presser as IT director in late May. Commissioner Robert Toavs said the service will cost $7,500 a month. Coverage will include support access, e-mail security and managing wifi. “Hopefully, this is a shortterm deal and we can

A Poplar man who was indicted on two unrelated charges was sentenced last week to 18 months followed by five years of supervised release for the first charge, and to 26 months followed by three years of supervised release for the second, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said. Eithan Toby McKay, 22, pleaded guilty in January 2026 to one count of sexual abuse of a minor and, in a separate

A Bainville woman who used a system of recording fake USPS money orders that she then cashed out to herself was sentenced today to time-served, followed by three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said. She was also ordered to repay USPS the amount of money she misappropriated. Danielle Marie Harms, 38, pleaded guilty in February 2026 to one count of misappropriation

A Canadian woman who illegally reentered the U.S. after she was deported in 2023 was sentenced today to time served following her April 2026 arrest and will be deported again, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said. Eva Fehr, 24, pleaded guilty in May 2026 to one count of illegal reentry after deportation. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in