Despite hearing concerns from the public, the Roosevelt County Commissioners approved revising floodplain regulations during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22. During a special public comment meeting regarding the matter, resident Bill Juve noted that if commissioners didn’t pass the new regulations, that the current regulations would still be in effect. Juve also didn’t feel that commissioners

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., stressed his priority of slowing down fentanyl trafficking during a conference call with Montana media members on Thursday, Nov. 17. The Securing America’s Borders Against Fentanyl Act would provide $20 million to: Develop new technology to target and detect fentanyl being trafficked into the United States; Enhance targeting of counterfeit pills and illicit

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is reminding Montanans to be aware of common scams, which tend to increase during the holiday season, as they begin Christmas shopping. “Scammers are out this Christmas looking to take advantage of unsuspecting Montanans, so be on high alert and be cautious as you buy gifts and make donations this year,” Knudsen said. “Don’t let a scammer ruin

The Culbertson Town Council held a brief regular council meeting Nov. 14. The full council was in attendance along with three audience members. Jeremy Fadness with WWC Engineering provided updates on the Montana Department of Transportation’s U.S. Highway 2 Project, which is set to break ground in the spring. Applications for funds from Roosevelt County earmarked for the project have been

( 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: Kenneth Alred, 51, Plentywood, hold for other agency. Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck

Culbertson Dec. 2: Salmon loaf, cheesy hash browns, vegetable and dessert. Dec. 5: Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, and dessert. Dec. 9: Chicken fettuccine alfredo, garlic bread, vegetable and dessert. *** Bainville Dec. 1: Chicken strips, broasted potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Dec. 6: Potato soup, club sandwiches and dessert. Dec. 8: Pork roast mashed potatoes, vegetable