Elevated Activity in Bear Creek with Diverse Incidents

New commission raises $500, uses 68 staff hours while planning Ireland trip

Downing’s Congressional Review Act strategy would permanently reverse Biden-era restrictions, protecting mining from future administrative changes

Drug lab operator got zero jail time in 2017, now faces federal prison for gun crimes

Nicole Shain possessed over 1,000 fentanyl pills and methamphetamine for distribution on tribal lands

Ceremonies in Dillon and Butte recognized veterans from Vietnam to Afghanistan for military service and community leadership

Substance 13 times more potent than morphine has killed 29 Montanans since 2020

Manuel Flores, 71, accused of using internet to target minor between June 2024 and August 2025

Federal authorities intercept extensive tactical gear cache during Montana train stop, raising questions about planned criminal operation

Latest Case Highlights Pattern of Repeat Immigration Violations Across Montana

Early Morning DUIs and Disturbances Mark Busy Day

Multiple incidents of patrol checks and traffic stops noted throughout the day

State reaches historic employment levels while facing severe worker shortages as housing costs, industry shifts, and workforce barriers keep qualified workers on the sidelines

High-tech training tool debuts Sept. 10 in Missoula as part of 13 Bear Aware events across Montana this month

20,000-square-foot facility will serve EV owners across region with service and test drives

State submits HELP waiver to implement community engagement and graduated cost-sharing under new federal framework

Kalispell office accepting donations Sept. 8-12 as part of Bear Aware Month initiatives