Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the following appointments on Friday, July 22: Board of Housing John Wright, Billings: A partner with Halverson, Mahlen & Wright, PC, Wright brings expertise in construction disputes, construction defect, and professional liability. His term will run through Jan. 5, 2025. Board of Sanitarians Megan Bullock, Boulder: The Jefferson County Sanitarian since

The Montana Supreme Court unanimously decided last week to void sanctions and a contempt order filed earlier this year against the Office of State Public Defenders by a Yellowstone County district judge. In the past year, Yellowstone County District Judge Donald Harris twice found OPD in contempt of court for not promptly assigning counsel to defendants, resulting in $24,000 worth of fines.

The Glasgow Reds, which feature three players from Wolf Point High School, placed third at the Eastern A district baseball tournament during the weekend. The Reds fell to the Billings Blue Jays, 12-2, in the opening round of the tournament. Having Glasgow’s two hits were Juliun Benson and Jack Kolstad. The Reds bounced back with a 15-4 victory over Richland County on Friday, July 22.