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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”
Billings Registered Sex Offender Convicted After Using Gift Cards to Solicit Child Images Online
Steven Scott’s case highlights challenges in monitoring registered offenders’ digital activities
Montana State Builds on DARPA Partnership to Court Regional Innovators
University hosts Sept. 24 event connecting Montana businesses with federal defense research opportunities
Industry Executives Dominate Gianforte’s Energy Task Force Appointments
Twenty-member panel includes utility executives and energy company officials, with bipartisan legislative leadership from Pope and Parry
Missoula Crime Report – September 16, 2025
A surge in suspicious activities and burglaries marks the day
New Legal Project Offers Free Constitutional Representation for Montanans
Big Sky Legal Project targets property rights, economic freedom, and educational opportunity cases
Montana Secretary of State Selected to Co-Chair National Business Services Committee
Two-year appointment recognizes Montana’s business registration reforms and fee reductions
MSU to Break Ground on Campus Hotel That Will Serve as Student Training Lab
The VIM hotel will provide hands-on hospitality experience for students while serving campus visitors
Missoula Crime Report – September 15, 2025
Day Marked by Multiple Incidents of Suspicious Activity and Assists
Democratic Socialists Host Police Abolition Event in Missoula Tonight
Two Missoula city council members belong to group hosting tonight’s event on ending police and cash bail
Montana Wins Federal Grant to Expand Youth Apprenticeships, Build on 406 JOBS Initiative
State targets high-demand sectors with $50K federal award to address workforce shortages
Gianforte Launches Energy Task Force to Address Growing Grid Demands
Task force will develop strategies to increase Montana’s affordable energy supply as electricity demand projections double
Missoula Crime Report – September 11, 2025
Notable uptick in ‘Suspicious Activity’ and ‘Accident – Injury’ reported.
Gallatin Crime Report – September 9, 2025
Extensive Early Morning Police Activity Across Gallatin County
Gallatin Crime Report – September 10, 2025
Early Morning Patrols and Traffic Stops Predominate


