Roosevelt County commissioners approved the transfer of a lease for the Picard gravel pit from Franz Construction to Roosevelt County during a meeting on Tuesday, June 13. The pit is located north of Bainville. The county is looking to lease one section of the property. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said there are between 200,000 and 300,000 yards of gravel left currently at the pit. “That

Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to provide a letter of support for Roosevelt Memorial Hospital in Culbertson for the purpose of purchasing a new ambulance. Commissioners say hospital officials are seeking a grant for the purchase. The letter notes that the department’s current limited ambulance resources provide a challenge to adequately respond to mass casualty events. The letter

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to address safety concerns at the existing railroad crossing located on Montana Highway 13, in Macon, east of Wolf Point. The project begins south of the railroad crossing, and extends through the railroad crossing, ending north of the crossing. Proposed work includes adding advanced

Eastern Montana has been very fortunate so far this year on the highways. As of last week, there has been only one fatality in the Glendive district, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. The Glendive district includes the counties of Roosevelt, Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, Rosebud, Custer, Wibaux, Fallon, Carter and Powder River. The single

The Montana Stockgrowers Association announces the 2024 nominations for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award are open. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. While the program highlights industry stewardship, it also provides cattlemen with examples and ideas

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is accepting ice fishing contests applications for the 2023-2024 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality,