Two individuals from Colorado made their initial appearances on drug related charges in district court on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Natasha Moncivaiz, 35, made not guilty pleas for the two counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute. If conviction, maximum penalties are 20 years in the state prison, a $50,000 fine or both. She also made not guilty pleas for the alternate

While Montana is one of only a few states to have a dedicated Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force, the inability of that organization to accept funding has hamstrung its efforts. That will soon change thanks to a new state law. Brought by Rep. Tyson Running Wolf, D-Browning, House Bill 83 establishes a state special revenue account, allowing the task force to receive donations, grants, gifts

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers enjoyed some success testifying for bills in the Montana Legislature last week. Oelkers testified in opposition of House Bill 420, which was tabled in the House taxation committee by a 21-0 margin. House Bill 420 dealt with revising tax lien and tax deed laws including revising the time for redemption by an interested party and providing that a