Author: Staff Writer

Transvestite Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old on Fort Belknap Reservation
Ivan Raining Bird used Facebook persona “Ivey” to deceive victim into months of abuse

Great Falls Felon Gets 16 Months in Prison for Gun Threat at Hotel
Montana Lee Covington threatened victim with rifle at Grizzly Inn, violated terms of previous felony conviction

MSU Homecoming Week Features Music Theme, Drone Show and Downtown Events
‘Montana Mixtape, Bobcats on the Beat!’ celebration runs Sept. 22-27 with parade and football finale

Missoula Crime Report – September 18, 2025
High activity in Missoula with notable increases in welfare checks and disturbances.


Poplar Man Confessed Triple Killing to Son Before Admitting Shootings to Deputies
Michael J. Ackerman told officers he shot three people during methamphetamine dispute at his residence

DNRC Proposes 50-Acre Wildfire Prevention Project Near Bozeman
Project reflects Montana’s expanded forest management strategy backed by $30 million annual funding

Two 19-Year-Olds Face Life Sentences After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Assault on Fort Peck Reservation
Sentencing scheduled for January 2026 in federal court

Montana Centenarians Share Secrets as State Tackles Aging Challenges
21 Montanans reached 100 in 2025, celebrated at conference addressing long-term care crisis

Missoula Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Numerous incidents ranging from medical calls to disturbances.

Gallatin Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Early morning activities dominated Gallatin’s incident log.









