Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 15.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.42/g on Monday, April 17, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 20.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 61.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 0.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.15

The Roosevelt County Commissioners reviewed a proposal regarding redistricting the county’s three districts for commissioners. Chair Gordon Oelkers noted the changes were needed because District I, which he represents, had 400 more people than the other two districts. Clayton Vine, Roosevelt County GIS administrator, conducted detailed work to come up with the proposal. One challenge

Current Wolf Point School Board trustee Roxanne Gourneau and former trustee Linda Hansen are seeking the two-year term for District two. Ballots will be mailed Thursday, April 13, by the Wolf Point School District. Voted ballots can be mailed back or dropped off at the Wolf Point School District Office. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2. Candidates provided the following

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments April 3-9. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) April 3 Symone Schauer, 30, female, 100 block of Anaconda Street, warrant, tribal court. Lewis Eagleboy Jr., 61, male, 200 block of Anaconda Street, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, disorderly conduct and public

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Osvaldo Aguilar, 47, hold for other agency. Terance Aimsback, 35, Heart Butte, hold for other agency.

Roosevelt County commissioners have shown interest in using a new surface on county roads. Commissioners approved spending $5,000 for the soil stabilization solution on a stretch of road in Roosevelt County. Commissioner Gary Macdonald said videos show the solution changing dirt into cement. If the solution shows positive results, it could be a positive for years to come in the county.

A Wolf Point woman admitted on Thursday, April 6, to allegations that she trafficked methamphetamine and fentanyl on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Jordan Paige Day, 24, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Day faces a mandatory minimum of five years to 40 years in prison, a $5 million fine and at least four