The Sidney Fire Department was paged out Wednesday, June 25, at approximately 8 p.m., to investigate reports of a saltwater disposal site on fire and large explosions coming from the area. The site is located southwest of Sidney, approximately 4 miles south of town on Highway 261. The department monitored the site through the night, clearing the scene at 7 a.m. on Thursday morning. The

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 59 calls from June 16-23. The calls included the following: June 17 Deputies received a report from a resident regarding a stolen rifle. Deputies entered the gun as stolen in the national computer system. Deputies assisted Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice at the Poplar Hospital for a report from a female of a sexual assault.

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g on Monday, June 23, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 5.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 14.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 16.1 cents in the last week and stands

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Phillip Azure Jr., 22, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Shawn Ball, 40, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Antone Birdtail, 20, Billings, hold for other agency. Mylon Blacksmith, 29, Lodge Grass, hold for other agency. Christian Bramley, 25, Billings,

The Fort Peck Fine Arts Council has announced that this will be the final season for Andy Meyers, artistic director at Fort Peck Summer Theatre. This is his 15th season. Meyers joined the company in 2011. During Meyer’s tenure, FPST produced 71 main stage productions, off-season readings, ten Seasons of Theatre for Young Audience tours and a handful of special events, including DAM Cabarets,

Changes outlined in President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill impacting Medicaid expansion, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and taxes could be a $160 million hit to Montana’s state budget, according to an estimate this week from the Legislative Fiscal Division. Legislative Finance Committee members met this week and, among numerous topics, heard a report from

In the May 29 Community News story on Memorial Day festivities in Culbertson, the newspaper mistakenly identified American Legion members as responsible for cleanup efforts at Hillside Cemetery. In fact, it was area Lions Club members who placed flags prior to the ceremony. Lions members perform this act of generosity and respect annually. The Culbertson Lions Club can be reached by writing

The Culbertson School Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present included Ian Walker, chair, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Chris Petersen and Lisa Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen, Mike Olson, Janessa Parenteau and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized. Newly elected trustee Verlin Steppler was sworn in. Walker called for reorganization

Fort Peck Tribal Law Enforcement reports that, on May 30, law enforcement recovered an “item” that was being displayed and portrayed as a “gun” on social media. A juvenile male was posting pictures of himself holding the “gun” on social media. The item recovered is a plastic tan and black colored “air soft gun” with what appeared to be an extended round magazine. The