While the increased oil activity in North Dakota has garnered recent headlines, activity is slowly increasing in the Big Sky State as well. Production experienced a 48,000 barrel per day increase in North Dakota during the month of November. Rig counts were as high as 32 in December. “We’re still seeing some drilling activity,” Alan Olson, executive director of the Montana Petroleum

Two more individuals have entered the race for the Roosevelt County sheriff position. David Gonzales filed for the election on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Coretta Greybear filed on Thursday, Jan. 20. Incumbent Jason Frederick and challenger Brent Nygard each filed for the position on Thursday, Jan. 13. The only other contested race in the county at this point is county commissioner where Edward

The Culbertson School board held their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 18, with trustees Paul Finnicum, Luke Anderson (via Zoom), Mark Colvin and Ian Walker present, as well as school and district representatives superintendent Larry Crowder, Mike Olson, Dave Solem and Lora Finnicum. Crowder reported that he had received a Montana High School Association Service Award at the annual meeting.

The amount of fatality crashes in Montana was higher than in 2019 or 2020, according to a report from the Montana Highway Patrol. There were 240 fatalities in the state during 2021 that number compares to 213 in 2020 and 184 in 2019. Of those 240 deaths, 56 came on the interstate, 74 occurred on primary roads, 46 happened on rural roads, 29 came on secondary roads and 35 occurred on urban

Roosevelt County has 141 active cases as of Tuesday, Jan. 25. There have been 69 COVID-related deaths in the county. The highest number of total active cases during the week was 155 on Saturday, Jan. 22. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or

Amos Ryker Galaviz made his initial appearance in district court on Tuesday, Jan. 25. He is facing four charges including one felony charge. The felony charge is criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Misdemeanor charges include negligent endangerment, fleeing or eluding a peace officer and driving with a suspended or revoked license. After a high speed pursuit in Sheridan and Roosevelt

Froid School Jan. 31: Beenie weenies, bosco sticks, veggies and fruit. Feb. 1: Chicken burgers, fries, veggies and fruit. Feb. 2: Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, buns and dessert. Feb. 3: Corn chowder, ham sandwiches and fruit. Feb. 4: Fish patties on buns, chips, veggies and fruit. *** Culbertson School Jan. 31: Chicken sandwiches, baked beans and grapes.