Rosebud County

06/01/2026

Election Day is tomorrow. Below is the list of polling places and times. We have received a few phone calls this afternoon concerning access to the Little Wolf Capital Building, it will be open and available for voting tomorrow.

05/29/2026

As a reminder, absentee ballots were mailed on Friday, May 8. The Federal Primary Election will take place next Tuesday. To be counted, your ballot must be received at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office or at a polling place by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. Please note that postmarks are not accepted.
We have coordinated with the Forsyth U.S. Postal Service, and the Postmaster will ensure a final pickup of mailed ballots at 7:30 p.m. on election night.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Clerk & Recorder’s Office at 406-346-7318.

05/26/2026

As of 05/26/2026 the Construction Pit at the Landfill is now open.

05/21/2026

Did you know you can check the status of your absentee ballot online?
Visit: https://voterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx
This is a quick and easy way to confirm that your ballot has been received and accepted. If you see that your ballot was rejected or returned as undeliverable, please contact the Rosebud County Elections Office at 406-346-7318, we will assist you to resolve any issues and ensure your vote is counted.

05/21/2026

***UPDATE***
The Construction Pit is now open at the Landfill as of 05/26/2026.

The Construction Pit at the Landfill is closed until further notice.

04/30/2026

There was a cell phone left in the Women's first floor bathroom this morning. The phone is now in the Rosebud County Commissioners office. If you are missing your phone, please have a friend call 406-346-2251.

04/27/2026

Late Voter Registration Begins Tuesday, May 5
What does this mean?
During the late registration period, individuals who wish to register to vote, update their voter information, and vote in the federal Primary Election must do so in person at the Elections Office. Voters will register and receive their ballot at that time.
Elections Office Hours and Locations:
• Forsyth:
Rosebud County Courthouse (2nd Floor)
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Lame Deer (May only):
Little Wolf Capitol Building
600 Cheyenne Avenue
Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elections Office at 406-346-7318.

04/13/2026

HELP WANTED:
ROSEBUD COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT
Rosebud County Road Department is now accepting applications for a full-time truck driver/operator. Class A Type II commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements preferred. A clean driving record is required. Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Applicants should be in good physical condition and able to lift seventy pounds without injury, as some duties will require manual labor. Applications and job descriptions are available at Rosebud County Human Resources. Call the Road Department (406)346-2261 to get more information. Applications and job descriptions are also available online at rosebudcountymt.gov or at the Miles City Job Service. Applications may be returned to Rosebud County Human Resources located in the Rosebud County Courthouse, or mailed to PO Box 47 Forsyth, MT 59327, Attn: Human Resources. Job will be open till filled.

Rosebud County was established on February 1, 1901 and is located in Southeastern Montana covering approximately 5,027 square miles (5,010 square miles is land and 17 square miles is water). The county Courthouse began construction in Forsyth in 1912, for more history on our Courthouse visit our Res...

04/09/2026

Public Notice
Rosebud County was successful in obtaining a MT Department of Commerce Planning Grant to assist with the preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to evaluate the replacement of the existing bridge on Lee Creek Road over Hanging Woman Creek located approximately 4.7 miles southeast of Birney, MT. The County is interested in receiving comments from the public is regards to the potential project. Please submit any comments about the project to the Rosebud County Commissioners at 1251 Main St. #2, Forsyth, MT 59327. The public comment period will remain open until the formal public hearing on May 5, 2026. Formal advertisements for the public hearing will follow.

04/06/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – PLEASE READ 🚨
We are seeing an increase in scam attempts involving fraudulent text messages. Several citizens have reported receiving texts that threaten legal action unless the recipient clicks a link and pays a fine.
⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS IN THESE MESSAGES.
The Montana Highway Patrol and other legitimate government agencies DO NOT:

Send text messages demanding payment
Threaten citizens with legal action via text
Ask for fines or fees to be paid through links or text messages

If you receive one of these messages:

Do not click the link
Do not provide personal or financial information
Delete the message
Report it to local law enforcement or the Montana Attorney General’s Office

Please help protect others by sharing this warning with friends and family, especially those who may be more vulnerable to scams.
✅ Stay alert
✅ Stay informed
✅ Stay safe