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Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty:

Livingston man admits meth trafficking, firearm crimes

BILLINGS — A Livingston man today admitted allegations that he trafficked methamphetamine in the community and carried loaded firearms in furtherance of his drug distribution, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

Lame Deer suspect arrested following homicide

A man was shot and killed on or near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation on June 21.

Billings man who used construction excavator to break into firearms dealer and steal guns sentenced to more than five years in prison

BILLINGS — A Billings man who admitted to stealing firearms from a dealer after breaking into the business by using a construction excavator to tear a hole in the wall was sentenced today to five years and two months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

Sheriffs Who Denounced Colorado’s Red Flag Law Are Now Using It

Dolores County Sheriff Don Wilson never expected to use Colorado’s red flag law when it was passed in 2019. He thought the law made it too easy to take a person’s guns away.

Crow Nation celebrates culture, language as new dictionary is published

CROW AGENCY – A drum circle sang songs of victory. A smudging ceremony wiped away the tears. And Crow tribal elders spoke in Apsáalooke (Crow language) about the next generation that has yet to be born.

Hardin School’s summer food program sees 10-year anniversary

Hardin School District’s Summer Food Program, made possible through federal funding, has been active for over ten years.

Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council brings vaccine awareness to Montana tribes.

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On June 24, 2022, Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council – Tribal Epidemiology Center staff Lana Schenderline & Deidhra Hill, attended Crow Native Days to distribute bags, water cups and first aid kits to community members attending the event. The purpose was to share information regarding the importance of vaccinations for both the flu & Covid-19. Brochures with helpful information on the types of vaccines available for both flu & Covid-19 were made available to Crow Tribal members. The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council are doing their part to increase vaccination coverage & education across American Indian & Alaska Native adult populations in Montana and Wyoming.

More than 20 rookies graduate BIA Crow Agency firefighter class

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More than twenty rookies graduated from BIA Crow Agency firefighter rookie school.

ARRESTED & BOOKED

The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office no longer provides the Big Horn County News with arrest reports. The following individuals were found on the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office crime graphics website. All individuals are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.