The Roosevelt County commissioners have approved issuing stage 1 fire restrictions for the county. The restrictions went into effect on Friday, July 31. “There have been quite a few fires during the last few days,” Commissioner Robert Toavs said at a special meeting on Tuesday, July 28. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers noted the action means no burn limits and no open flames in the county

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report The Roosevelt County Sheri’s O e responded to 178 calls from July 27-Aug. 3. The calls included the following: July 27 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice regarding the report of a fight near the Wolf Point Elks building. The female victim said two males and a female assaulted her. She could identify one male and the female.

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Josh

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.27/g on Monday, Aug. 3, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 35.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.04/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 7.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.326 per

Obituary Roma Portra Roma Portra, a longtime resident of Froid and Killdeer, N.D., died July 19, 2026, in Florida. A service will be held in Froid at a later date. Culbertson August 7: Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. August 11: Brats and barbecue hamburgers, baked beans and dessert. Aug. 14: Baked fish, baby bakers, vegetable and dessert. ***