The amount of funds that Roosevelt County is receiving through increased oil activity slowly keeps growing. For the quarter ending on Dec. 31, 2024, Roosevelt County received a total of $2,029,946 in distributions. Total collections amount to $4.440.924 with the state keeping $2,410,978. Roosevelt County maintains $792,085, which are divided among the county’s departments. The rest of the

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the appointment of members to the county board of health during their meeting on Tuesday, April 29. Re-appointed were Linda Hansen, Dennis Fourbear, Larry Heater and Julie Bach. Commissioners said a business leader is needed on the five-member board of health. Contact commissioners or the health department if you’re interested in serving in

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Jesus Avitia, 33, Aurora, Colo., possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/meth. Vincent Bell, 32, Billings, hold for other agency. Mada Bergie, 31, hold for other agency. Noah Bigback, 28, Billings, hold for other agency. Trevor Ray Birdsbill, 33, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Antone

Two individuals accused of murdering a man on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation were arraigned last week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Abrianne Lillian Deserly, 24, and Calvin Florin Lester, 35, both of Wolf Point, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging both defendants with second degree murder. If convicted of the charge contained in the indictment, the defendants each face a maximum term

Three arraignments were heard in front of District Judge Benjamin Fosland during hearings in District Court on Tuesday, April 29. Brian Ray Gustafson made not guilty pleas to the felony charge of possession of dangerous drugs and misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted of the felony charge, Gustafson faces maximum penalties of five years in prison, a $5,000 fine

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 113 calls from March 24 to March 31. The calls included the following: April 28 Deputies received a report from an adult male in Wolf Point that juveniles were throwing fireworks at him. Deputy/coroner went to the Poplar hospital for a report of an attended death. The adult male died from natural causes. April 29 Deputies responded

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 28 through May 4. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) May 2 Ayrianna Lindsay, 22, female, Third Avenue South and Front Street, partner/ family member assault, tribal court. Shantelle Scheaffer, 41, female, 400 block of Fairweather Street, warrant, tribal