Four local attorneys apply for judge position

The state body that will forward names to Gov. Steve Bullock from which he will select the replacement for the state district judge in Hill, Chouteau and Liberty counties announced it has received applications from four local attorneys and is looking for public comments on the applicants.

The applicants are Havre attorney Randy Randolph, Havre-based Regional Public Defender Katy Snipes Ruiz, Big Sandy attorney Tom Sheehy and Chouteau County Attorney Stephen Gannon.

Last month, Twelfth Judicial District Judge Dan Boucher submitted his letter of resignation effective Nov. 8. He is running unoppo...