Gordon Oelkers has filed to seek his third term as Roosevelt County commissioner representing District I. He has served in that position for 10 years and says he is committed to serving the east side of the county. “During my time as commissioner, I have gained valuable experience in budgeting, maintaining a responsible county budget and improving services,” Oelkers said. His current

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. T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Chad Bachmann, 46, Red Lodge, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Shanley Leonard Bighorn,

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Feb. 16-22. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Feb. 17 Allyn Turntoes, 20, male, 500 block of Custer Street, assault, tribal court. The WPPD had the following activity: abandoned 911 call, one; alarm/residence, one; animal/other, one; assault, one; assault/simple,

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 130 calls from Feb. 16-23. The calls included the following: Feb. 17 Deputies responded to a disorderly conduct/fight report in Fort Kipp. Reporting party said that a female had assaulted them. Deputies saw a female running from the residence. Annette Chopper, 30, was arrested for tribal contempt of court, partner/family member assault and

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular monthly meeting Feb. 17. Noreen Hohman addressed the council during the public comment period, welcoming new Wolf Point Police Chief Anthony Cambridge, who was also in attendance. Both Hohman and council member Carrie Manning raised the subject of establishing a small pond for fishing and winter recreation somewhere in city limits, citing Ike’s

The online enrollment portal will close on March 1. Qualified Montana taxpayers only have a few more days to enroll their properties to receive reduced tax rates for their primary residences (homesteads) or long-term rental property. The fastest way for taxpayers to enroll their property is online at homestead.mt.gov. Mailing a paper application form will add processing time. Paper applications

Large Poplar Fire Reported The Poplar Volunteer Fire Department was called to a large fire at the A& S Industries warehouse building at 12:21 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23. Other agencies called in to assist were the Bainville Volunteer Fire Department, Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department, Froid Volunteer Fire Department and Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department. Many hazardous materials

Several school districts in the area will have contested races for school board positions this spring. In Wolf Point, Pryce Paulson and Darryl Ricker have filed for the three-year position in District 1. No one has filed for Wolf Point’s three-year term in District 5. Trenton Wemmer is the incumbent. Holly Denny Gourneau has announced that she will be a write-in candidate. The deadline for

Lodging was slightly up in Roosevelt County during the first three quarters of 2025, according to figures by the Montana Department of Revenue. The figures showed a 4 percent increase to $21,982 during the third quarter, which ran from July 1 through Sept. 30. Overall for the first three quarters, the amount was 2 percent higher at $49,988. Revenue collected is 4 percent of lodging price. “We’re