The Biden administration canceled major oil and gas lease sales pending before the Department of the Interior last week. The oil and gas leases consisted of over 1 million acres in Alaska’s Cook inlet and two additional lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico. This move comes amid record-high gas prices, which continue to climb, and half-hearted attempts by the Biden administration to tackle inflation

The 2022 paddlefishing season on the Yellowstone and Lower Missouri rivers started on Sunday, May 15. Anglers should be aware that the first two days of this season, Sunday and Monday, are not harvest days. Harvest days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays on the Yellowstone and Lower Missouri. On Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, anglers are limited to catch and release of paddlefish,

( 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, 50, Sheridan County, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 63, Plentywood, sexual assault.

The Jobs for Montana Color Run is set for Sunday, May 22. This year’s event is dedicated to mental health awareness. Activities beginning at noon include face painting, kindness rock painting, yard games, informational booths and options for food and refreshments, including hot dogs, Indian burgers and elephant ears served up by the Culbertson Cowboys football program. Entertainment

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., stressed the importance for ranchers and consumers of having his two bills passed that address consolidation in the ag industry. The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will increase transparency in the market and set regional mandatory minimum thresholds for negotiated cattle purchases. Meat Packing Special Investigator Act will put teeth back in

Shandy Moran is the new U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Montana rural business cooperative services loan specialist to serve the eastern Montana region. This newly- created loan specialist position will allow USDA RD to build stronger relationships within the eastern part of the state and expand funding and resources to help rural Montana prosper. Prior to joining USDA RD,

The 10-year fisheries management plan for Fort Peck Reservoir will expire in 2022, prompting Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to begin updating the plan for next 10 years. FWP is seeking anglers’ assistance with this plan, starting with an online survey. This will be the fourth 10-year management plan for the popular reservoir. Each of these plans have been developed with regional and statewide