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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
Browning Man Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Manslaughter, Gun Charges
21-year-old released pending trial on charges stemming from December shooting death
EquipmentShare Opens Helena Facility, Plans $81M Montana Expansion
Company plans 82 jobs across Helena, Billings, Kalispell and Great Falls locations
FWP Seeks Public Help to Identify Lake Elmo Vandals
$1,000 reward offered for information on August 11 incident
Missoula Crime Report – August 18, 2025
High Incidence of DUIs and Assaults Noted Across the City
Gallatin Crime Report – August 16, 2025
Multiple Traffic Incidents and Patrol Checks Dominate the Day
Butte Woman Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Tied to Local Overdoses
33-year-old served as local contact for multi-state drug trafficking organization
New Job Service Office Opens on Northern Cheyenne Reservation
First new state employment office in 40 years brings services directly to tribal community
Four Yellowstone County Veterans Receive Governor’s Commendation
Recipients served in conflicts from Vietnam to Iraq, continue community work in retirement
Knudsen Reappoints Two Members to Gaming Advisory Council
Scott Aspenlieder and Garret McFarland will continue serving on council that advises on state gaming policy
MSU’s $44.7M Quantum Computing Facility Opens With Military Backing
QCORE Facility Aims to Make Montana Quantum Technology Hub by 2035
Native American Tribe Sues Chouteau County Over Election System
Tribe claims at-large voting system violates federal law despite Native Americans comprising one-third of county’s voters
Gallatin Crime Report – August 15, 2025
High Activity in Early Morning Across Various Neighborhoods
Missoula Crime Report – August 17, 2025
Multiple Vehicle Incidents and Public Disturbances Dominate Daily Activity
Gallatin Crime Report – August 13, 2025
Early morning incidents dominate in Bear Creek.
Missoula Crime Report – August 15, 2025
A Busy Day with Multiple Incidents and Welfare Checks
Missoula Crime Report – August 14, 2025
Early morning incidents continue to rise in Missoula.


