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Wolf Point Man Faces Charges In Wyoming

Wolf Point native Karsen Wayne Bushman was arrested last week by the Roosevelt County Sheri #8217;s O_ce on authority of an extradition warrant from Wyoming. Bushman is wanted on charges in Wyoming including three counts of first degree sexual abuse of a minor. He is being held at the Fort Peck Tribes detention center until extradition proceedings are conducted.

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Wolf Point Man Faces Charges In Wyoming

Wolf Point native Karsen Wayne Bushman was arrested last week by the Roosevelt County Sheri #8217;s O_ce on authority of an extradition warrant from Wyoming. Bushman is wanted on charges in Wyoming including three counts of first degree sexual abuse of a minor. He is being held at the Fort Peck Tribes detention center until extradition proceedings are conducted.

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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Wolf Point Musicians Entertain With Spring Concert

By Bill Vander Weele Wolf Point’s spring fusion concert started off with a lively note on when members of the high school's swing choir sang and danced to Puttin’ on the Ritz on Monday, April 27. The school-year ending concert then featured the combo choir performing four numbers including Red River Valley, The Lighthouse, Does The World Say and Fly Away Home. After the boys’

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Wolf Point Musicians Entertain With Spring Concert

By Bill Vander Weele Wolf Point’s spring fusion concert started off with a lively note on when members of the high school's swing choir sang and danced to Puttin’ on the Ritz on Monday, April 27. The school-year ending concert then featured the combo choir performing four numbers including Red River Valley, The Lighthouse, Does The World Say and Fly Away Home. After the boys’

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Highway Patrol Releases Fatality Report

The Montana Highway Patrol has released a report regarding a fatality that occurred in Roosevelt County on Sunday April 26. Sean Forrest, an 18-year-old male from Poplar, was the fatality victim. According to the report, the crash happened at 12:33 a.m. at mile marker 604 on U.S. Highway 2. The victim’s vehicle was a Ram 1500. The Montana Highway Patrol reports that a Fort Peck Tribal

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Highway Patrol Releases Fatality Report

The Montana Highway Patrol has released a report regarding a fatality that occurred in Roosevelt County on Sunday April 26. Sean Forrest, an 18-year-old male from Poplar, was the fatality victim. According to the report, the crash happened at 12:33 a.m. at mile marker 604 on U.S. Highway 2. The victim’s vehicle was a Ram 1500. The Montana Highway Patrol reports that a Fort Peck Tribal

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Committee Members Sought For All-Class Reunion

The Wolf Point High School Class of 1971 has stepped away from organizing the all-class reunion during Stampede week this year. The idea of having an allclass reunion came when the Class of 1971 was planning its 50th reunion in 2021. Since that time, the class has organized the celebration annually during Stampede at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center with the exception of one year. That year,

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Committee Members Sought For All-Class Reunion

The Wolf Point High School Class of 1971 has stepped away from organizing the all-class reunion during Stampede week this year. The idea of having an allclass reunion came when the Class of 1971 was planning its 50th reunion in 2021. Since that time, the class has organized the celebration annually during Stampede at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center with the exception of one year. That year,

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Track Athletes Place At Baker Meet

Wolf Point’s girls and Lustre Christian’s boys each placed near the top of the standings during the Baker track meet on Tuesday, April 28. The Lady Wolves tied for fourth place with 46 points. Richey/Lambert topped the standings with 90 points. Wolf Point’s boys placed 10th with 24 points. Adalynn Smith earned top honors in the 400 at 1:01.46 seconds and 200 at 27.84 seconds. She

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Track Athletes Place At Baker Meet

Wolf Point’s girls and Lustre Christian’s boys each placed near the top of the standings during the Baker track meet on Tuesday, April 28. The Lady Wolves tied for fourth place with 46 points. Richey/Lambert topped the standings with 90 points. Wolf Point’s boys placed 10th with 24 points. Adalynn Smith earned top honors in the 400 at 1:01.46 seconds and 200 at 27.84 seconds. She

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Wolves Capture Tennis Victories

Wolf Point’s tennis team experienced a busy week with matches in Williston, N.D., and the Red Lodge Invitational in Billings. “The girls really improved this weekend. It was really fun to watch,” Wolf Point Coach Dan Horsmon said. “There were a lot of good teams there.” The doubles teams of Lauren Rodenberg/McKinlee Paulson and McKenzie Rodenberg/ Riley Schwarzrock each earned

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Wolves Capture Tennis Victories

Wolf Point’s tennis team experienced a busy week with matches in Williston, N.D., and the Red Lodge Invitational in Billings. “The girls really improved this weekend. It was really fun to watch,” Wolf Point Coach Dan Horsmon said. “There were a lot of good teams there.” The doubles teams of Lauren Rodenberg/McKinlee Paulson and McKenzie Rodenberg/ Riley Schwarzrock each earned

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Kent Earns Fifth Place In Chinook

Wolf Point’s Maia Kent placed fifth at the Chinook golf invitational held on Saturday, May 2. Kent, a freshman, shot a 110 at the tournament. On the boys’ side, Jesse Reed finished 12th with a 97. Cole Holen was 15th at 102 and Chaz Kegley took 18th at 104. Conway Turcotte earned 19th place with a 107 while Aaryn Hamilton shot a 114 for 20th place. At the JV level, Sean Hamilton took

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Kent Earns Fifth Place In Chinook

Wolf Point’s Maia Kent placed fifth at the Chinook golf invitational held on Saturday, May 2. Kent, a freshman, shot a 110 at the tournament. On the boys’ side, Jesse Reed finished 12th with a 97. Cole Holen was 15th at 102 and Chaz Kegley took 18th at 104. Conway Turcotte earned 19th place with a 107 while Aaryn Hamilton shot a 114 for 20th place. At the JV level, Sean Hamilton took

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Cheek Seeks PSC Position For District

Angeline Cheek of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation is the lone Democrat seeking the Public Service Commission position for District 1. The district encompasses 20 house districts and has the most square miles of any PSC district. Randy Pinocci is the current commissioner and is now seeking the Senate District 12 position. Republicans who have field for the PSC District 1 position are Je Pattison

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Cheek Seeks PSC Position For District

Angeline Cheek of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation is the lone Democrat seeking the Public Service Commission position for District 1. The district encompasses 20 house districts and has the most square miles of any PSC district. Randy Pinocci is the current commissioner and is now seeking the Senate District 12 position. Republicans who have field for the PSC District 1 position are Je Pattison

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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Continued from page 1 Teresa Brockie, associate professor at Johns Hopkins and principal investigator, is impressed that the study was completed despite challenges including the Covid epidemic. “We learned we could sustain and finish the study,” Brockie said. “It’s a big win for us.” Gourneau said the project could be life changing for many individuals and families. Additional

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Study

Continued from page 1 Teresa Brockie, associate professor at Johns Hopkins and principal investigator, is impressed that the study was completed despite challenges including the Covid epidemic. “We learned we could sustain and finish the study,” Brockie said. “It’s a big win for us.” Gourneau said the project could be life changing for many individuals and families. Additional

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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Wolf Point Man Faces Charges In Wyoming

Wolf Point Man Faces Charges In Wyoming

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Wolf Point Musicians Entertain With Spring Concert

Wolf Point Musicians Entertain With Spring Concert

Highway Patrol Releases Fatality Report

Highway Patrol Releases Fatality Report

Committee Members Sought For All-Class Reunion

Committee Members Sought For All-Class Reunion

Track Athletes Place At Baker Meet

Track Athletes Place At Baker Meet

Wolves Capture Tennis Victories

Wolves Capture Tennis Victories

Kent Earns Fifth Place In Chinook

Kent Earns Fifth Place In Chinook

Cheek Seeks PSC Position For District

Cheek Seeks PSC Position For District

Study

Study

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