# poplar (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover poplar. Page: Feed: --- ## [New Scobey Teacher Finds Life Is Blessing](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/new-scobey-teacher-finds-life-is-blessing/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ When the new school year started on Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Scobey, many students and staff members were feeling some stress with the challenges of the first day. Those feelings, however, weren’t anything compared to what new Scobey teacher Pat Hardy felt exactly two years earlier. On Aug. 19, 2024, Hardy wasn’t in the classroom. Instead, he was on the surgery table for 12 hours with a spontaneous ## [Roosevelt County Receives Funds For Royalties](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/roosevelt-county-receives-funds-for-royalties/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ Roosevelt County ranks third in the state for funds allocated of federal royalties for 2026. Under the federal Mineral Lands Leasing Act, 50 percent of all sales, bonuses, royalties and rentals received from federal lands in Montana must be paid to the state. The revenue produced on federal public lands includes royalties and bonuses from oil, gas, coal and other mineral exploration and… ## [Many Residents Seem To Support Pipeline Plans](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/many-residents-seem-to-support-pipeline-plans-20260826-0354-216618/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers reports that he has been receiving positive comments from the eastern end of the county regarding the proposed Bridger Pipeline. Last last month, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality withdrew a previous waiver, but Oelkers doesn’t feel that decision will create much of an obstacle for the project’s future. “Everybody is used ## [Commissioners Cancel Certain Local Elections](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/commissioners-cancel-certain-local-elections-20260826-0354-228268/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ Due to candidates running unopposed, the Roosevelt County commissioners canceled certain uncontested local government elections during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Declared elected by acclamation were Gordon Oelkers for commissioner, Tracy Miranda for clerk and recorder, Thomas Bleicher for county attorney, Marvin Youpee for justice of the peace in Post No. 1, Tara Nickoloff ## [WPCO Hears Update On Housing Commission](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/wpco-hears-update-on-housing-commission/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ The Wolf Point Community Organization’s meeting included comments from Tribal Executive Board members about the housing commission on Monday, Aug. 17. TEB member George Blount shared a report from the fee accountant regarding actions by the housing commission. The fee accountant reported that the housing board of commissioners spent $994,558.28 on several items such as forensic audits, meals, ## [RooseveltCountyJailRoster](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/rooseveltcountyjailroster-20260826-0354-252447/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · Northern Plains Independent_ Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Seth Basler, 41, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Miranda Buck, ## [Wolf Point Police Blotter](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/wolf-point-police-blotter-20260826-0354-264444/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · Northern Plains Independent_ ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 17-23. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) August 17 Luke Jackson Sr., 51, male, 400 block of Main Street, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, tribal court. August 20 Tyler Lilley, 30, male, 400 block of Cascade Street, resisting arrest and theft - shoplifting, ## [Cultural Preservation Office Fair Planned](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/cultural-preservation-office-fair-planned-20260826-0354-276345/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · By James Walling · Northern Plains Independent_ Cultural Preservation Office director Dyan Youpee and staff are hosting the 27th annual Cultural Fair Sept. 21-24 at Legion Park in Poplar. “We’re hoping to hit 1,600 students this year,,” Youpee said via social media. “We’ll have 26+ learning booths and outdoor activities.” Presentations will include talks about food sovereignty, Fort Peck Tribal history, traditional medicines ## [Red Cross Urges People To Donate Blood](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/red-cross-urges-people-to-donate-blood-20260826-0354-287924/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · Northern Plains Independent_ The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood. Every donation is critical to helping prevent the next blood shortage. The Red Cross and Hello Kitty and Friends are partnering in September to remind donors that comfort and care are always better when shared. Just one blood donation can help more than one patient enjoy ## [RooseveltCountySheriff’sReport](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/27/rooseveltcountysheriffsreport-20260826-0354-299156/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-27 · Northern Plains Independent_ The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 109 cases between Aug. 17-24. The calls included the following: Aug. 17 Deputies assisted Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice in Poplar’s city limits regarding a report that a male wasn’t leaving a female’s shed. He was arrested by FPTDLJ and taken to tribal jail. Aug. 18 Deputies responded to Bainville for a report ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K2jxsbUfZ15n) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [School Board Covers Summer Repairs](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/school-board-covers-summer-repairs/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ The Wolf Point School Board received a report on Monday, Aug. 12, regarding a variety of facility repairs that occurred during the summer. Shane Reed, facilities director, said, “We had a great group of people working this summer. I’m really proud of the kids we’ve got hired right now. We got quite a big accomplished.” Improvements at the high school/junior high school included the ## [McGowan Sisters Show Skills With Horses](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/mcgowan-sisters-show-skills-with-horses/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ Displaying their love for horses at a young age, sisters Maia and Kora McGowan enjoyed success at the recent Roosevelt County Fair held in Culbertson. The daughters of Matt and Karli McGowan earned the top two spots in horse showmanship for beginners and for the western pleasure beginner class. In addition, Maia was her class champion in barrels. They are students at Vida School and live abut ## [Scobey City Leaders Aim To Add Trail Network In Community](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/scobey-city-leaders-aim-to-add-trail-network-in-community/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ Leaders for the City of Scobey are aiming to improve recreational opportunities by making a significant addition in the community with the establishment of a trail network throughout many parts of Scobey. Scobey Mayor Morgan Lekvold explained that the idea of a walking trail started when school officials inquired about creating a safe path from the school’s property to the football field. ## [RooseveltCountyJailRoster](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/rooseveltcountyjailroster-20260819-0317-548833/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · Northern Plains Independent_ Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Seth Basler, 41, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Miranda Buck, ## [RooseveltCountyJailRoster](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/rooseveltcountyjailroster-20260819-0317-548833/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · Northern Plains Independent_ Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Seth Basler, 41, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Miranda Buck, ## [Grey Bear Pleas Guilty To Assault](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/grey-bear-pleas-guilty-to-assault/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · Northern Plains Independent_ Michael Dean Grey Bear changed his plea to guilty for the charge of assault resulting in serious bodily injury during a hearing in U.S. District Court in Billings on Aug. 3. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 2. The charges stated that Grey Bear on Dec. 8, 2023, at or near Poplar, intentionally assaulted John Doe resulting in serious bodily injury. The offense carries a ## [RooseveltCountySheriff’sReport](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/rooseveltcountysheriffsreport-20260819-0317-581079/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · Northern Plains Independent_ The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 163 calls from Aug. 10-17. The calls included the following: Aug. 10 An individual was charged after an incident in the county jail on Aug. 6. An inmate was cited for criminal mischief, possession of a dangerous weapon for a prisoner and tampering with evidence. The male inmate damaged a metal faceplate in the jail. Deputies assisted ## [RooseveltCountySheriff’sReport](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/rooseveltcountysheriffsreport-20260819-0317-581079/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · Northern Plains Independent_ The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 163 calls from Aug. 10-17. The calls included the following: Aug. 10 An individual was charged after an incident in the county jail on Aug. 6. An inmate was cited for criminal mischief, possession of a dangerous weapon for a prisoner and tampering with evidence. The male inmate damaged a metal faceplate in the jail. Deputies assisted ## [Hearings Conducted In District Court](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/hearings-conducted-in-district-court-20260819-0317-591546/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · Northern Plains Independent_ Three hearings were conducted on the docket in Roosevelt County District in front of District Judge Benjamin Fosland on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Michael Dean Grey Bear changed his plea to guilty for the charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Grey Bear admitted that on March 10, he was a driver of a Chevy SUV near Culbertson. During a search, ## [Gas Prices Increase By 8.6 Cents During Week](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/gas-prices-increase-by-8-6-cents-during-week/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · Northern Plains Independent_ Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31/g on Monday, Aug. 17, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 22.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.08/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 14.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.418 ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TbHFsM5RMjI9) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Hofman Returns To Help Area Students As Superintendent](https://www.northernplainsindependent.com/2026/08/20/hofman-returns-to-help-area-students-as-superintendent/?destination=northern-plains-independent) _2026-08-20 · By Bill Vander Weele · Northern Plains Independent_ The long and interesting life journey of Fred Hofman has led him to a school leadership position in Brockton. The 1990 Culbertson graduate, who was once a successful attorney and later a teacher in Brockton, starts this school year as superintendent at the school. “This is kind of my last stop,” Hofman said last week. “This is full circle for me.” After receiving his high school