Month: August 2025
Missoula Crime Report – August 21, 2025
Significant focus on suspicious activities and burglary alarms
Grizzly Conflicts More Than Double as Gianforte Pushes for State Management
State tracking data shows 139 conflicts this year, up from 59 cases reported in July
State-Bank Partnership Program Opens Oct. 1 for Low-Interest Rural Business Loans
Local banks will partner with state to reduce interest rates for qualifying rural businesses
Democratic Campaign Treasurer Embezzles $253K from Montana Political Groups
Abbey Lee Cook admits to three-year scheme defrauding high-profile campaigns including Zephyr, Alke, and Lynch
Wyoming Man Gets 10+ Years for Sexual Assault on Crow Reservation
Duane Allen Swank Jr. sentenced to 125 months after DNA evidence linked him to 2021 assault
Big Timber Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Possession
James Karl Ellis, 38, will serve 36 months in prison after video evidence led to discovery of two-thirds of a pound of methamphetamine
‘The Revenant’ Author Michael Punke Addresses MSU Freshmen on Character, Challenges
Missoula resident shares advice on facing challenges and building character with Class of 2029
Montana Hits 10th Straight Month Under 3% Unemployment, Extends Record Streak
Construction sector adds 500+ jobs as rural counties dominate lowest unemployment rankings
Missoula Businesses Face Harassment Campaign After Sponsoring Republican Fair Booth
Coordinated online attacks target multiple businesses with false reviews and social media harassment following Western Montana Fair sponsorships
Montana Rail Authority to Host September Conference as Federal Support Grows
Sept. 8-10 Livingston gathering will feature Sen. Sheehy, national transportation leaders
