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Valley County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rescind Stage I Restrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions were rescinded on all private, state and federal lands within Valley County, and the Charles M. Russell NWR and UL Bend NWR in Fergus, Phillips, Valley, McCone, Garfield and Petroleum counties on Oct. 1. Stage 1 fire restrictions still remain in effect on all private, state and BLM-administered lands within Blaine, Fergus, Hill, Judith Basin, Petroleum, Phillips and

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Valley County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rescind Stage I Restrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions were rescinded on all private, state and federal lands within Valley County, and the Charles M. Russell NWR and UL Bend NWR in Fergus, Phillips, Valley, McCone, Garfield and Petroleum counties on Oct. 1. Stage 1 fire restrictions still remain in effect on all private, state and BLM-administered lands within Blaine, Fergus, Hill, Judith Basin, Petroleum, Phillips and

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Posted on October 7, 2021

Bigleggins Faces Charges In Federal Court

Maynard Wayne Bigleggins, 24, of Wolf Point, appeared in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston on Sept. 30, for the charges of sexual assault of a minor and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance to a person under 21 years of age. If convicted of the most serious crime, Bigleggins faces a mandatory minimum one year to 40 years in prison, a $2 million

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Bigleggins Faces Charges In Federal Court

Maynard Wayne Bigleggins, 24, of Wolf Point, appeared in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston on Sept. 30, for the charges of sexual assault of a minor and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance to a person under 21 years of age. If convicted of the most serious crime, Bigleggins faces a mandatory minimum one year to 40 years in prison, a $2 million

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Posted on October 7, 2021

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police department Sept. 27Oct. 3. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: September 27 Lewis Eagleboy Jr., 59, male, 300 block of Knapp Street, aggravated disorderly conduct, tribal court. Fifteen-year-old female, U.S. Highway 2 & 4th Ave N no insurance, driving

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police department Sept. 27Oct. 3. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: September 27 Lewis Eagleboy Jr., 59, male, 300 block of Knapp Street, aggravated disorderly conduct, tribal court. Fifteen-year-old female, U.S. Highway 2 & 4th Ave N no insurance, driving

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Posted on October 7, 2021

Residents Experienced Many Hot September Days

It was a strange September as area residents experienced more hot days in the month than usual this year. According to the National Weather Service, Wolf Point had eight days than reached 90 degrees or higher during September. The highest temperatures were 99 degrees on Sept. 18, and 97 degrees on Sept. 19. The mercury also reached 90 degrees or warmer on eight September days in Culbertson. The

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Residents Experienced Many Hot September Days

It was a strange September as area residents experienced more hot days in the month than usual this year. According to the National Weather Service, Wolf Point had eight days than reached 90 degrees or higher during September. The highest temperatures were 99 degrees on Sept. 18, and 97 degrees on Sept. 19. The mercury also reached 90 degrees or warmer on eight September days in Culbertson. The

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Posted on October 7, 2021

USPS Service Slowdown Took Effect Friday

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s plan to economize on mail service began Friday. Starting Oct. 1, the United States Postal Service is now giving itself more time to deliver first-class mail. The changes are part of a reorganization called the Delivering for America Strategic Plan developed under DeJoy, an ally of former President Donald Trump. Prior to Oct. 1, first-class parcel was expected

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USPS Service Slowdown Took Effect Friday

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s plan to economize on mail service began Friday. Starting Oct. 1, the United States Postal Service is now giving itself more time to deliver first-class mail. The changes are part of a reorganization called the Delivering for America Strategic Plan developed under DeJoy, an ally of former President Donald Trump. Prior to Oct. 1, first-class parcel was expected

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Posted on October 7, 2021

Highway Construction Projects Planned In Area

Future highway construction projects by the Montana Department of Transportation includes a large amount of work on and around Highway 13 during the next few years. “People will see a lot of activity on Highway 13 in the next three years,” district administrator Shane Minz said. “We have plans over the next three years that we will touch all but five miles of the road.” He noted

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Highway Construction Projects Planned In Area

Future highway construction projects by the Montana Department of Transportation includes a large amount of work on and around Highway 13 during the next few years. “People will see a lot of activity on Highway 13 in the next three years,” district administrator Shane Minz said. “We have plans over the next three years that we will touch all but five miles of the road.” He noted

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Posted on October 7, 2021

Two-Vehicle Accident Near Frazer

A United Parcel Service truck was involved in a two-vehicle accident with a semi on U.S. Highway 2 near Frazer Monday, Oct. 4, at around 4:04 p.m. According to Wolf Point Fire Chief Clint Bushman, Long Run Fire Department responded to assist at the accident scene. Northeast Montana Health Services Ambulance transported Benton after he was extricated from the vehicle for medical treatment. The incident

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Two-Vehicle Accident Near Frazer

A United Parcel Service truck was involved in a two-vehicle accident with a semi on U.S. Highway 2 near Frazer Monday, Oct. 4, at around 4:04 p.m. According to Wolf Point Fire Chief Clint Bushman, Long Run Fire Department responded to assist at the accident scene. Northeast Montana Health Services Ambulance transported Benton after he was extricated from the vehicle for medical treatment. The incident

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Posted on October 7, 2021

Senate Confirms Stone-Manning As National BLM Director

The U.S. Senate confirmed Montana’s Tracy Stone-Manning as the next director of the Bureau of Land Management on Friday, Oct. 1, after a sustained push by U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., on behalf of her nomination. Tester spoke on the Senate floor prior to the vote and praised Stone-Manning as a tireless advocate for Montana’s outdoor spaces who will serve as a nonpartisan steward for our

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Senate Confirms Stone-Manning As National BLM Director

The U.S. Senate confirmed Montana’s Tracy Stone-Manning as the next director of the Bureau of Land Management on Friday, Oct. 1, after a sustained push by U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., on behalf of her nomination. Tester spoke on the Senate floor prior to the vote and praised Stone-Manning as a tireless advocate for Montana’s outdoor spaces who will serve as a nonpartisan steward for our

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Posted on October 7, 2021

Headdress Appointed To State Committee

term will run through Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Monday, Oct. 4, the selection of new members to several state commissions. The selections included Charlie Headdress of Poplar to the Invasive Special Council. Headdress serves as the tribal vice chairman for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. Headdress’ term will run through May 31, 2025. * Invasive Species Council Dennis

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Headdress Appointed To State Committee

term will run through Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Monday, Oct. 4, the selection of new members to several state commissions. The selections included Charlie Headdress of Poplar to the Invasive Special Council. Headdress serves as the tribal vice chairman for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. Headdress’ term will run through May 31, 2025. * Invasive Species Council Dennis

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Posted on October 7, 2021

CDC Recommends Booster Shot For Some Individuals

CDC’s independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended on Sept. 23 that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series. In addition, the CDC director recommended a booster dose for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings. Anyone who falls

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CDC Recommends Booster Shot For Some Individuals

CDC’s independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended on Sept. 23 that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series. In addition, the CDC director recommended a booster dose for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings. Anyone who falls

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Posted on October 7, 2021

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Valley County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rescind Stage I Restrictions

Valley County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rescind Stage I Restrictions

Bigleggins Faces Charges In Federal Court

Bigleggins Faces Charges In Federal Court

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Residents Experienced Many Hot September Days

Residents Experienced Many Hot September Days

USPS Service Slowdown Took Effect Friday

USPS Service Slowdown Took Effect Friday

Highway Construction Projects Planned In Area

Highway Construction Projects Planned In Area

Two-Vehicle Accident Near Frazer

Two-Vehicle Accident Near Frazer

Senate Confirms Stone-Manning As National BLM Director

Senate Confirms Stone-Manning As National BLM Director

Headdress Appointed To State Committee

Headdress Appointed To State Committee

CDC Recommends Booster Shot For Some Individuals

CDC Recommends Booster Shot For Some Individuals

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