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Missoula Crime Report – September 8, 2025
A day marked by numerous medical responses and disturbances.
Celebrity Chef Jess Pryles Headlines Whitefish Food & Wine Festival’s Second Year
Live fire cooking expert brings barbecue mastery to Flathead Valley festival running through September 14
Ravalli County Airport Closing Tuesday for Runway Construction
Four-hour closure scheduled from 1-5 p.m. for Object Free Area safety work
Box Elder Repeat Offender Gets 32 Months for Gun Possession on Rocky Boy’s Reservation
Franklin Caplette’s five supervised release violations highlight ongoing challenges in federal Indian Country prosecutions
Montana Proposes Major Flathead Timber Harvest to Protect Power Lines from Wildfire
5,753-acre harvest near Olney would create safety corridor while generating millions for Montana schools
Missoula Crime Report – September 7, 2025
Elevated reports of disturbances and suspicious activities
Daines Questions HHS Secretary on Abortion Pill Safety as Montana Studies Chemical Impacts
New research shows adverse effects 22 times higher than FDA estimates as state examines chemical safety
Montana Seeks Artists for Wildlife Crossing License Plate Design
Art contest supports new program funded by marijuana tax revenue to build highway wildlife crossings
Six Historic Montana Properties, Including Century-Old Businesses and Bridges, Seek National Register Status
Montana Historic Preservation Review Board will consider properties from Ashland to Billings during September 18 meeting in Big Timber
Missoula Crime Report – September 6, 2025
Multiple Assaults and Accidents Mark Busy Day
Gallatin Crime Report – September 4, 2025
Early morning incidents dominate with frequent traffic stops
Montana’s Delegation Should Back Climate Programs in FY26 Budget
A reader urges Montana’s congressional delegation to support clean energy funding in the FY26 budget.
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
Montanans for Life Launches Mobile App to Connect Pro-Life Advocates
Free platform aims to connect advocates and overcome communication barriers
Missoula Crime Report – September 4, 2025
Variety of incidents reported across multiple neighborhoods


