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Missoula Crime Report – August 11, 2025
Early incidents marked by trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Property Tax Appeals Surge as Montanans Question State Valuations
Law firm appeals 100+ property assessments as independent appraiser reports record number of challenges
Montana Maps Strategy for Big Beautiful Bill’s Historic $50 Billion Rural Health Funding
DPHHS seeks stakeholder input on accessing federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds through 2030
Missoula Crime Report – August 10, 2025
Multiple Public Safety Incidents Including Frequent Welfare Checks
Gallatin Crime Report – August 8, 2025
Early Morning to Afternoon Incidents Dominate Gallatin County
Gallatin Crime Report – August 7, 2025
Early Morning Surge in Traffic and Patrol Incidents
Missoula Crime Report – August 9, 2025
A Busy Night with a Focus on Trespassing and Assistance Requests
Gallatin Crime Report – August 6, 2025
Multiple neighborhoods report varied incidents in early morning
Missoula Crime Report – August 8, 2025
Early Morning Thefts and Disturbances Highlight Crime Activity
Montana Workers Could Gain Access to Wall Street’s Exclusive Investments Through 401(k) Plans
Trump executive order aims to open private equity, real estate, and digital asset investments to retirement savers
Billings Woman Gets 10 Years for Major Meth Operation That Traded Drugs for Guns
DEA investigation reveals operation that distributed up to half pound of meth daily while exchanging drugs for weapons
Could Coal Development Ease Property Tax Burden While Funding Montana Schools?
State officials invoke constitutional mandate in letters to BLM, arguing federal coal restrictions violate duty to maximize trust land revenues
Missoula Crime Report – August 7, 2025
Concentrated efforts in emergency and crime responses across neighborhoods
Gallatin Crime Report – August 5, 2025
Variety of incidents concentrated in Bear Creek and 4-Dot Meadows.
Daines Backs Bill Targeting Public Officials for Financial Fraud
Montana senator joins Republican effort to create mandatory minimum sentences for officials who commit fraud
Montana Sets New Monthly Business Registration Record with Nearly 7,000 July Filings
July filings surpass April’s previous record, marking fifth consecutive month above 6,000 new business registrations
Montana State Breaks Into DARPA Research with $780K Cybersecurity Award
MSU researchers developing AI tools to stay ahead of cyber attackers


