of controlled substances in states that have legalized it, and decriminalize it nationwide. ATF public information officer Crystal McCoy was unable to say whether federal decriminalization or descheduling would automatically permit gun owners to purchase or possess cannabis. “As always, the ATF as a federal law enforcement entity can only enforce federal law. We cannot speculate at this

Missouri River Country is looking for people interested in tourism promotion to serve as a board member for the organization. The board currently has two positions open on the board in Garfield and Daniels counties and one in Roosevelt and McCone counties. If you are interested in representing your community and helping the economy by bringing visitors to patronize our businesses and attend events

Data from the United States Department of Justice indicates that partner violence accounted for 20 percent of all violent crime in the U.S. in 2018. Such violence can include acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviors. Domestic violence is so prevalent that the National Network to End Domestic Violence reports that it fields more than 19,000 calls

The Poplar boys’ basketball team cruised to a 104-51 non-conference victory over Dodson on Saturday, Feb. 5. Delray Lilley accounted for 31 points to lead the Indians’ offensive attack. Other top scorers for Poplar included Kaniel Ricker with 18, Geordy Medicine Cloud with 15 and Allen Russell with 15 points. Leading Dodson were Alex Werk with 11, Treyton Stiffarm with 11 and Kadin

The Poplar Indians dropped an exciting 66-63 overtime contest in Fairview during boys’ basketball action on Friday, Feb. 4. Fairview led 20-12 at the end of the first quarter and 31-27 at the half. Down by a 38-31 margin entering the fourth quarter, the Indians exploded for 27 points in the fourth quarter for a 58-58 deadlock. Fairview outscored Poplar by an 8-5 margin in the overtime

Frazer’s girls’ basketball squad scored a 43-30 win over Lustre Christian on Saturday, Feb. 5. The Bearcubs trailed by a 16-14 half-time margin, but Frazer struck for 18 points in the third quarter for a 32-21 advantage. Liana Jackson and Audrey Smoker each scored seven points in the quarter. The Bearcubs added 11 more points in the fourth period for the win. Reaching double figures for

Poplar’s girls’ basketball team earned a 72-39 non-conference victory in Dodson on Saturday, Feb 5. “We got a lot of ladies on the court to got them ready for districts,” Poplar Coach Bryce Kirk said. He was pleased with the squad’s performance. “We played pretty well as a team,” Kirk said. “We picked up our energy.” One highlight was freshman Bailey Dupree scoring

The Lustre Lions posted an 80-11 boys’ basketball victory over Frazer on Saturday, Feb. 5. The Lions led 27-3 after the first quarter and 52-9 at the half. Kolden Hoversland led the Lions with 20 points. Also reaching double figures were Jasiah Hambira with 13, Clay Reddig with 10, Braden Ewing with 10 and Alex Chen with 10 points. Rounding out the scoring were Gabe Alves with nine,