Month: September 2025

Gallatin Crime Report – September 3, 2025
Bear Creek leads in diverse incidents; Wildland fires reported

Missoula Crime Report – September 5, 2025
Wildfires and disturbances mark a turbulent day in Missoula

Woman’s Body Found in Missoula Irrigation Waterway
Police investigate unattended death near Grant Street, one mile north of recently closed Johnson Street Emergency Shelter

Restoring Accountability and Compassion in Homelessness Policy
How Trump’s executive order could reshape homelessness approaches as Montana grapples with street homelessness

Missoula Crime Report – September 4, 2025
Variety of incidents reported across multiple neighborhoods


What Does Montana’s New Ireland Commission Actually Do?
New commission raises $500, uses 68 staff hours while planning Ireland trip

House Passes Permanent Reversal of Montana Coal Leasing Ban
Downing’s Congressional Review Act strategy would permanently reverse Biden-era restrictions, protecting mining from future administrative changes

Columbia Falls Man Gets 4+ Years in Federal Prison After Violating Suspended Drug Lab Sentence
Drug lab operator got zero jail time in 2017, now faces federal prison for gun crimes

Idaho Woman Gets 11 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl on Flathead Reservation
Nicole Shain possessed over 1,000 fentanyl pills and methamphetamine for distribution on tribal lands

Ten Southwest Montana Veterans Receive 2024 Governor’s Commendation
Ceremonies in Dillon and Butte recognized veterans from Vietnam to Afghanistan for military service and community leadership









