A man with a great deal of experience will start duties as Roosevelt County’s new MSU Extension agent starting on Monday, Feb. 2. Roosevelt County has been operating with only one Extension agent since Ardis Oelkers retired in September of 2023. She retired after 34 years of service. “I’m really excited,” Extension agent Wendy Becker said of Roosevelt County’s office having a full

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved security improvements for the county health department and aging services building during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The additional cameras will cost $1,754. Cameras will now be located at both the front door and side of parking lot for both departments. It was noted that vulnerable community members are serviced at the location including

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 142 calls from Jan. 19-26. The calls included the following: Jan. 19 Deputies responded to the Poplar Cultural Center for a report of an intoxicated male being present. He was instructed to leave the area. Jan. 20 During a security check of the Black Gold Casino near the stateline, deputies saw an adult male who is on probation. The

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Isaiah Antelope, 30, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joseph Anthony, 54, Billings, , hold for other agency. Harry Azure, 26, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Dale Barton, 34, Glendive, hold for other agency. Brenden Brown, 28,