Staff Writer
Articles contributed by the general staff Western Montana News.
Popular
- Heart Butte man sentenced to over 20 years for sexually abusing multiple children
- Trusted Kalispell Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing $500K From Family Business
- HSI Kalispell Arrests Previously Deported Mexican National on Outstanding Drug Warrant
- Spokane Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution on Blackfeet Reservation
- Ward 5 Candidate Bob Campbell Shares Letter to Missoulians
Belgrade Woman Arrested on Federal Charges of Harboring Undocumented Immigrants
Multi-agency operation continues pattern of HSI immigration enforcement across Montana
Montana Senior Olympics Registration Deadline Saturday Night
One day left for seniors 50+ to register for September games in Missoula
California Semiconductor Company ‘Pulls Tent Stakes’ from Bay Area for Access to MSU’s Quantum Lab
Eshylon Scientific brings $1 million investment to Bozeman, plans tenfold expansion
Montana Big Game and Upland Bird Forecasts Point to Generally Strong Fall Seasons
Regional forecasts show mixed recovery from drought and harsh winter impacts
Montana Confirms 14th Brucellosis Case in Beaverhead County Bull
Case marks ongoing challenge from Greater Yellowstone elk herds
Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Families
Scammers pose as deputies, claim family members arrested and demand bond money
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
Montana Rail Authority to Host September Conference as Federal Support Grows
Sept. 8-10 Livingston gathering will feature Sen. Sheehy, national transportation leaders
Missoula Crime Report – August 19, 2025
Significant public safety activity across various neighborhoods.
Montanans Can Now Add Driver’s License to Digital Wallet
Voluntary program adds encrypted IDs to Apple and Google wallets, accepted at TSA checkpoints and participating businesses