Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Luis Alvarez Jr., 25, California, theft and criminal endangerment. Harry Azure, 26, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Dale Barton, 34, Glendive, hold for other agency. Shannon Bigleggins, 35, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Jimmy Bird, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Antone

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.85/g on Monday, Dec. 15, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 13.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 8.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands

A Mexican man who was in the United States illegally was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 15, to time served, 31 days, and remanded to the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Marco Antonio Contreras- Delira, 40, pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of illegal reentry. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents that on Nov.

The Great Northern Development Corporation is proud to announce the fourth annual Minnow Tank business competition, offering $10,000 in cash awards to rural entrepreneurs across northeastern Montana. The contest supports both startups and existing small businesses looking to grow, turning strong ideas into sustainable operations. Minnow Tank isn’t just a competition; it’s a proven community