Month: September 2025


Poplar Man Confessed Triple Killing to Son Before Admitting Shootings to Deputies
Michael J. Ackerman told officers he shot three people during methamphetamine dispute at his residence

From Madrid to Missoula: When Marxist Chaos Meets Faith and Family
Is History Repeating Itself in the United States and Montana of 2025?

DNRC Proposes 50-Acre Wildfire Prevention Project Near Bozeman
Project reflects Montana’s expanded forest management strategy backed by $30 million annual funding

Two 19-Year-Olds Face Life Sentences After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Assault on Fort Peck Reservation
Sentencing scheduled for January 2026 in federal court

Montana Centenarians Share Secrets as State Tackles Aging Challenges
21 Montanans reached 100 in 2025, celebrated at conference addressing long-term care crisis

Missoula Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Numerous incidents ranging from medical calls to disturbances.

Gallatin Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Early morning activities dominated Gallatin’s incident log.

Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates $38 Million for Montana, North Dakota
Phoenix Energy One leads competitive bidding for 23 parcels covering more than 7,600 acres of public land

Montana Secretary of State Promotes Voter Registration Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections

Federal Sentencing Contradicts Claims Heart Butte School District Financial Crisis Was Resolved
Former employee sentenced for $30,000 embezzlement more than a year after officials claimed budget was “in order”










