Author: Staff Writer

Education Secretary Praises Montana’s Workforce Development Model During MSU Visit
Visit highlights state’s apprenticeship growth and industry partnerships as model for national policy

Montana Unemployment Rises to 2.9% But Extends Historic Streak Below 3.4%
State remains among top five nationally despite slight August increase from July’s 2.8%

Federal Trade Investigation Offers Hope for 700 Laid-Off Montana Miners After Delegation’s Push
USITC decision validates delegation’s bipartisan push to combat Russian market manipulation

Browning Woman Sentenced to Prison for Assault That Required Victim’s Brain Surgery
Kodie Rae Ground attacked stranger who refused to give her a ride, causing brain bleed that required emergency surgery

Fort Belknap Man Gets 7 Years for Baseball Bat Assault on Reservation
Federal sentencing highlights ongoing violent crime challenges on Montana tribal lands


Gallatin Crime Report – September 20, 2025
High Activity with Alerts and Patrol Checks Across Gallatin County

Missoula Crime Report – September 20, 2025
Elevated incidents of suspicious activities and disorderly conduct.

Missoula Crime Report – September 19, 2025
Significant early morning crime surge with multiple burglary alarms and welfare checks.

Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Combat Stillbirths Through Better Data Collection
SHINE for Autumn Act would provide federal grants to states for stillbirth surveillance and prevention research

Montana Leads 27 States Challenging California Magazine Ban at Supreme Court
Knudsen argues lower courts are defying Supreme Court gun rights precedents








