Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Caeland Ackerman, 22, Billings, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 65, Plentywood, sexual assault. Wyatt Bergie Sr., 31, Sidney, warrant. Robert Biggs, 49, Portland, Ore., hold for other agency. Sam Birdtail Sr., 35, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Jeff Blankenship, 51, hold for other agency. Joshua Burks,

Among several changes to Montana’s income tax system that took effect at the beginning of the year is a provision that makes income from tips subject to state taxes. The shift aligns Montana with the federal tax system, in which tips have long been taxed alongside salaries and wages. It also means that many service-sector workers will likely have their state income tax obligation increased

Independence Bank is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Cascade, Pondera, or Toole counties. Independence Bank will award eight $1,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025

According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, snow is expected to return to the region by midweek as temps rise following a record breaking cold snap. Snow showers will be heaviest south of U.S. Highway 2 and travel conditions will be worst south of Highway 200 and along Highway 191 on Wednesday. NWSG meteorologist Angel Enriquez told the Community News that bitterly cold conditions

Two individuals filed for Roosevelt County offices during the first day of filing on Thursday, Jan. 11. Tracy Miranda, who was recently appointed to replace retiring clerk and recorder Cheryl Hansen, filed for clerk and recorder. The election is for the final two years of the current term. Jeri Toavs filed for re-election as the county’s clerk for district court. Also on the ballot