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Area Cowboys Compete At Ranch Rodeo

Cowboys from the Steppler Ranch and Nordlund Ranch were among the competitors during the fourth annual Wolf Point Wild Horse Ranch Rodeo held on Wednesday, July 8. Representing the Steppler Ranch were Alex Munoz, Wayne DeWitt, Dalton Wahl and Tucker Harmon. On the Nordlund Ranch team were Keith Nordlund, Jake Nordlund, Miguel Loya and Chasyn Arneson. Arneson of the Nordlund Ranch earned

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Posted on July 16, 2026

General Fund Revenues Increase Over Projections

A Montana Legislative Fiscal Division report published late last month says general fund revenues grew by 4.1 percent in fiscal year 2025, largely driven by income tax, a significant change after a previously anticipated decline of 1.7 percent. While the report says “pressures” on the budget still exist, the state should enter the 2027 Legislative Session in a decent position. With a new fiscal

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Posted on July 16, 2026

Culbertson Council Covers Topics During July Meeting

The Culbertson Town Council held its monthly meeting at the town hall on Monday, July 13. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. There were two visitors. After approving meeting minutes from June, as well as reports, vouchers, bills and payroll, council members heard an update on construction at the SRE building. Doors and windows are expected to be going in by the end of the week. They

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Posted on July 16, 2026

Commissioners Visit With State Representatives

Roosevelt County commissioners visited with incoming State Rep. Natalie Weeks O’Neal and retiring State. Rep. Frank Smith during a meeting on Tuesday, July 7. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers informed them of three possible issues. The first topic was an idea of counties receiving Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds when counties lost taxable funds when property becomes trust land. The federal

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Posted on July 16, 2026

Region Deals With Heat Wave

Eastern Montana residents dealt with extreme heat conditions on Sunday, July 12, including some record-breaking temperatures. The National Weather Service in Glasgow reported that Circle experienced an all-time record high of 112 degrees. The previous record was 109 degrees on July 14, 2002, and Aug. 7, 1983. It was also reported that Forysth had an all-time state record high temperature

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Posted on July 16, 2026

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report The Roosevelt County Sheri_’s O e responded to 237 calls from July 6-13. The calls included the following: July 6 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice when a vehicle ran o_ the road on Sixth Avenue South in Wolf Point near the community hall. During a tra stop, the adult male driver was unsteady on his feet. FPTDLJ

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Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

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Posted on July 16, 2026

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

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. Nolan Birdsbill, 44, Wolf Point, arrest warrant. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast,

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

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Posted on July 16, 2026

Thomas Waller

Thomas G. Waller, 75, of Nashua died July 1, 2026, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Services are pending at this time under the direction of Bell Mortuary.

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Thomas Waller

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Posted on July 16, 2026

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Culbertson July 17: Hamburger, potato and green bean hotdish and dessert. July 21: Pulled pork sandwiches, cowboy beans, chips and dessert. July 24: French dip sandwiches, baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert. *** Bainville July 16: Blueberry french toast, sliced ham, scrambled eggs and salted nut rolls. July 21: Baked chicken fingers, mac-n-cheese, buttered broccoli and strawberry

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Area Cowboys Compete At Ranch Rodeo

Area Cowboys Compete At Ranch Rodeo

General Fund Revenues Increase Over Projections

General Fund Revenues Increase Over Projections

Culbertson Council Covers Topics During July Meeting

Culbertson Council Covers Topics During July Meeting

Commissioners Visit With State Representatives

Commissioners Visit With State Representatives

Region Deals With Heat Wave

Region Deals With Heat Wave

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Thomas Waller

Thomas Waller

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