Partly because of the passing of Senate Bill 117, there have been concerns about raising taxes for some eastern Montana residents. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers, however, stresses that the bill will not result in higher taxes for Roosevelt County residents. Oelkers said that because of the bill, the county will have about 2 percent less in tax revenue during the next six years.

Year In Review Many Events For Residents To Remember From 2025 The highlights of Roosevelt County included the following during 2025. January The demolishing of an abandoned property in Wolf Point was completed thanks to a memorandum of understanding between the City of Wolf Point and Roosevelt County. Officials agreed that it was a benefit for both the city and the county. Raul Figueroa

Roosevelt County commissioners approved the purchase of a skid steer sander during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Cost of the spreader sidewalk kit is $5,400. Commissioner Robert Toavs explained that the sander could help with possible liability issues. He said that once an employee gets on the parking lot, it’s the county’s responsibility. The sander will be beneficial on both

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Harry Azure, 26, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Dale Barton, 34, Glendive, hold for other agency. Alexis BigLeggins, 35, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Shannon Bigleggins, 35, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Jimmy Bird, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Antone

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 65 calls from Dec. 22-26. The calls included the following: Dec. 22 Deputies, the Poplar Fire Department and Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice responded to a report of a fire near the cemetery in Poplar. It turned out that a man, who lives in a camper, was boiling water outside on a jet boil device. He was getting the water

Eric Strauss, deputy director of the Montana Department of Corrections, will take the top leadership post there starting Jan. 6, the Governor’s Office announced. The current director, Brian Gootkin, was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a United States Marshal for the District of Montana. In a news release this week, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Strauss will carry on Gootkin’s