Wolf Point School Board trustees approved the rehiring of all but one high school coach during their monthly meeting on Monday, April 11. A motion by trustee Ronald Jackson to not rehire boys’ basketball coach Troy Blount passed by a 4-2 margin. Board chair Linda L. Hansen allowed little public comment on the issue, little more than having individuals say whether they were in favor or

Corby Allen VanWhy is facing the charges of criminal endangerment, criminal mischief, aggravated driving under the influence (first offense), failure to give notice of accident and having no insurance in district court. Criminal endangerment and criminal mischief are each felony charges. According to court documents, a Roosevelt County deputy reported to a vehicle accident on the corner

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments April 11-17. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: April 11 Devin Hall, 32, male, 100 block of Front Street, criminal trespass to property, tribal court. Ralynn Wettlin, 33, female, 100 block of Front Street, criminal trespass to property,

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Robert Azure Sr., 60, Poplar, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Maurice Beaudry, 29, Wolf Point, hold for Fort

Weldon Drew was sentenced in district court on Wednesday, April 13, for the charge of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs by accountability. Based on a joint plea agreement, Drew received a deferred imposition of sentence of two years. He was also fined $1,000. He received credit for 104 days served on his sentence. During his change of plea hearing, Drew admitted that between July

Montana Free Press The Montana Federation of Public Employees and nonprofit news publication the Daily Montanan announced Wednesday they’ve filed a lawsuit against the Board of Public Education challenging action taken during a meeting March 10. In a complaint filed in Lewis and Clark County District Court on April 8, the plaintiffs allege that the seven-member board violated the Montana

Clean Sweep efforts are ongoing at press time, April 19. The landfill will be accepting clean sweep trash at no charge through April 30. The landfill will also be open on Sunday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your landfill card if you have one. Appliances requiring freon removal will be charged a $10 removal fee. Contractor/ construction waste will be charged regular rates. Wolf