Roosevelt County ranks third in the state for funds allocated of federal royalties for 2026. Under the federal Mineral Lands Leasing Act, 50 percent of all sales, bonuses, royalties and rentals received from federal lands in Montana must be paid to the state. The revenue produced on federal public lands includes royalties and bonuses from oil, gas, coal and other mineral exploration and extraction.

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers reports that he has been receiving positive comments from the eastern end of the county regarding the proposed Bridger Pipeline. Last last month, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality withdrew a previous waiver, but Oelkers doesn’t feel that decision will create much of an obstacle for the project’s future. “Everybody is used

Due to candidates running unopposed, the Roosevelt County commissioners canceled certain uncontested local government elections during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Declared elected by acclamation were Gordon Oelkers for commissioner, Tracy Miranda for clerk and recorder, Thomas Bleicher for county attorney, Marvin Youpee for justice of the peace in Post No. 1, Tara Nickoloff

The Wolf Point Community Organization’s meeting included comments from Tribal Executive Board members about the housing commission on Monday, Aug. 17. TEB member George Blount shared a report from the fee accountant regarding actions by the housing commission. The fee accountant reported that the housing board of commissioners spent $994,558.28 on several items such as forensic audits, meals,

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Seth Basler, 41, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Miranda Buck,

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 17-23. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) August 17 Luke Jackson Sr., 51, male, 400 block of Main Street, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, tribal court. August 20 Tyler Lilley, 30, male, 400 block of Cascade Street, resisting arrest and theft - shoplifting,

Cultural Preservation Office director Dyan Youpee and staff are hosting the 27th annual Cultural Fair Sept. 21-24 at Legion Park in Poplar. “We’re hoping to hit 1,600 students this year,,” Youpee said via social media. “We’ll have 26+ learning booths and outdoor activities.” Presentations will include talks about food sovereignty, Fort Peck Tribal history, traditional medicines

The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood. Every donation is critical to helping prevent the next blood shortage. The Red Cross and Hello Kitty and Friends are partnering in September to remind donors that comfort and care are always better when shared. Just one blood donation can help more than one patient enjoy

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 109 cases between Aug. 17-24. The calls included the following: Aug. 17 Deputies assisted Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice in Poplar’s city limits regarding a report that a male wasn’t leaving a female’s shed. He was arrested by FPTDLJ and taken to tribal jail. Aug. 18 Deputies responded to Bainville for a report