By James Walling According to figures released by the Montana Highway Patrol, vehicle crashes involving single or multiple fatalities fell by one in 2019 compared to 2018, bringing the total for the year to 167. The figures show that last year's death toll spiked dramatically in the summer months. As of Memorial Day, fatalities on Montana highways were comparable to 2018, but by October,

Attorney General Tim Fox invited Montanans to join internet users around the world to observe Safer Internet Day, Feb. 12. This is the eighth year Americans have recognized Safer Internet Day. “A safe and positive internet experience depends on us all,” said Attorney General Tim Fox. “Digital civility, safety, privacy and security should be part of our online habits to make every day a

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Feb. 3-9. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: February 5 Victor Fourstar Jr., 49, male, 400 block of U.S. Highway 2, warrants, tribal court. February 6 Sophie Keiser, 43, female, 400 block of U.S. Highway 2, criminal possession

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) As of Feb. 10, 27 prisoners were housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center. Prisoners included: Matthew Wayne Alred, 24, Plentywood,

A 20-year-old Wolf Point woman is facing numerous charges after the vehicle she was driving struck a parked flatbed trailer Sunday, Feb. 2. Aeryn Martin was charged with criminal endangerment, fleeing from or eluding an officer, resisting arrest, aggravated driving under the influence, DUI refusal and duties in the event of an accident and no insurance. According to the Wolf Point Police

Montana Free Press Just how hard do Montana cities, counties and school districts lean on residential property taxes to fund government services? Figures presented to lawmakers last month indicate the answer varies widely across different parts of the state, ranging from as low as $125 annually per capita in McCone County to as high as $15,794 per capita in Madison County. The data was presented