GasBuddy, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, has released its 2026 Fuel Price Outlook, forecasting the yearly national average price of gasoline to fall back below $3 per gallon for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The yearly U.S. average is projected to be $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025’s average of $3.102 and marking the lowest yearly

Average gasoline prices in Montana are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.75/g on Monday, Jan. 12, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 11.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 2.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.475 per gallon.

August Roosevelt County 4-H honored Oil Field Waste Logistics, Bob Jasper and C& B Operations during the county fair. Angela Miller resigned as the Roosevelt County Fair manager. Officials said that she submitted her resignation on Aug. 8, the last day of the fair, and finished working until the end of that day’s activities. Roosevelt County commissioners officially accepted the resignation

As 2026 enters, residents from throughout the area share their resolutions and hopes for the new year. Brandi Wilkinson, executive director of the Northeast Montana Health Services’ Charitable Foundation, said, “My resolution is twofold. In 2026, I will continue to give back to the northeastern Montana communities that have surrounded me with so much love and support. Secondly, I will try

Roosevelt County is receiving a notable amount of funds through local option excise taxes for both medical and non-medical marijuana. During the county commissioners’ weekly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 30, Commissioner Robert Toavs reported that the county received a quarterly check of $69,580 for the months of August through October. Roosevelt County residents voted in favor of establishing

April Wolf Point School officials held informational meetings at three schools regarding moving grade levels. A proposal is having thirdgrade students attend Northside Elementary School and sixth-grade students attend classes at the junior high school. Board chair Roxanne Gourneau explained the proposal hasn’t come overnight and that school officials have been considering changes for a decent