A new weapon to decrease crime in Roosevelt County has been added recently on the county’s east end. Bjorn, a 1-year-old canine, has made the move to eastern Montana and will work with Roosevelt County Sheriff Office’s deputy Russ Corbell. Corbell, who has been a member of the sheriff’s office since 2020, attended canine handler school in Bozeman during May. It was there that he had

So far, it’s been a spring to forget for northeastern Montana farmers. If the drought-like conditions weren’t enough to keep growers from sleeping at night, a major wind storm in the middle of May created damage to fields. Grant Salvevold, who grows wheat, barley, peas and lentils in the Culbertson area, says it’s the worst weather conditions for farming that he can remember. “The

Area individuals have stepped up to take part in the Wolf Point Stampede Talent Contest scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7. Clyta Dillon, one of the event’s organizers, said eight entries along with two “entertainment only” selections have registered for the event to be held at the Burkie Field. In case of poor weather, the show will be moved to the Elks Lodge. Dillon said the

The Wolf Point School Board approved one recommendation from a committee to hire a new head basketball coach but rejected another during a meeting on Monday, June 8. After the positions were opened by trustees during an April meeting, a five-person community committee was formed. The committee conducted interviews and provided its recommendation of Bif Loucks for head girls’ basketball coach