Estimated cannabis sales, estimated by the Montana Department of Revenue, continue to increase in each recent month for Roosevelt County. A high of $530,040 was reached in Roosevelt County during August, but total sales decreased to $515,811 during the month of September. The last three months of 2024 showed steady increases in the county. Estimated sales were $540,890 for October, $565,525

The Roosevelt County Commissioners are hopeful that the National Guard Armory will continue to be an asset for the county once it closes sometime this fall. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers was recently in Helena to testify on three bills. During his time there, Oelkers had the opportunity to visit with Adjutant Gen. J. Peter Hronek. Roosevelt County will have first refusal to purchase the property

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Jan. 20-26. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Jan. 23 Dylan Weston, 20, male, 200 block of Main Street, disorderly conduct, tribal court. Jan. 24 Luke Jackson, 50, male, Third Avenue South and Front Street, burglary resisting arrest and criminal possession

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 76 calls from Jan. 20-27. The calls included: Jan. 20 Deputies responded to Brockton on a report of a domestic complaint regarding an adult female claiming her boyfriend was yelling and being aggressive. She said her boyfriend kicked and damaged the front door. The male left the residence. The female said she was going to request a restraining

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Elias Adame, 38, Billings, hold for other agency. Harry Azure, 25, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Leroy Beauchamp Jr., 43, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Shanley Leonard Bighorn, 40, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Elijah Bullcalf, 21, Browning, hold for other agency. Briar Crawford

Montanans could have beer and wine delivered to their doors by services like DoorDash if a bill in front of the House of Representatives passes. House Bill 211, sponsored by Rep. Katie Zolnikov, R-Billings, would require delivery drivers to be 21 years old, get a license to deliver alcohol and not have been convicted of driving under the influence in the past seven years. Tom Kerr is the

Back-channel communications between Montana lawmakers, lobbyists and stakeholders when drafting bills are once again open to the public under a court order issued Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Great Falls. Cascade County District Court Judge John Kutzman ordered Montana legislative staff to stop redacting details about who state lawmakers were communicating with when developing legislation. Such material