The Roosevelt County commissioners approved an action to send a letter to the Montana Department of Transportation to request a speed study be conducted just outside of Culbertson. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explained some residents would like the speed limit to be reduced from 70 miles per hour to 55 miles per hour between the beet dump and bridge south of the overpass near Culbertson. “There’s

With the belief that the move will benefit county property taxpayers, the Roosevelt County Commissioners agreed on Tuesday, Oct. 3, to provide the state with 77.89 mills rather than the traditional 95 mills for public education. The resolution notes that the commissioners have determined that the correct number of mills to be levied for fiscal year 2024 for the state equalization aid is 32.90

(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: Jaide Alexander, 29, Billings, hold for other agency. Sierra Alred, 29, Antelope, hold for other agency.

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 72 calls of service from Oct. 3-8. The calls included: October 3 Deputies responded north of Wolf Point on swimming pool road to a report of someone stealing hay. The incident turned out to be a misunderstanding. A deputy/coroner went to Trinity Hospital to report on an attended/expected death. Deputies assisted tribal police on a burglary

Culbertson Oct. 13: Fish and chips, vegetable and dessert. Oct. 17: French dip sandwiches, broasted potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Oct. 20: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. *** Bainville Oct. 12: Tator tot casserole, vegetable and dessert. Oct. 17: Chicken enchiladas, rice and dessert. Oct. 19: Lasagna, garlic bread, vegetable and dessert. *** Froid

The Montana Board of Medical Examiners has released a final order regarding sanctions against John Carlbom, who previously served in Wolf Point as an EMT supervisor. Carlbom worked as the director of Powell Emergency Medical Services in Deer Lodge from 2019-2020, where he supervised other EMS employees. The findings note that he supervised three female EMTs whom he subjected to various forms

Raul Hernandez Gonzales is facing six charges, including two felonies, in district court. The felony charges are criminal possession of dangerous drugs (meth) and criminal endangerment. Misdemeanor charges include fleeing from or eluding a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, reckless driving and driving without a valid drivers license. According to court documents,