Author: Staff Writer

Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates $38 Million for Montana, North Dakota
Phoenix Energy One leads competitive bidding for 23 parcels covering more than 7,600 acres of public land

Montana Secretary of State Promotes Voter Registration Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections

Federal Sentencing Contradicts Claims Heart Butte School District Financial Crisis Was Resolved
Former employee sentenced for $30,000 embezzlement more than a year after officials claimed budget was “in order”

Billings Registered Sex Offender Convicted After Using Gift Cards to Solicit Child Images Online
Steven Scott’s case highlights challenges in monitoring registered offenders’ digital activities

Montana State Builds on DARPA Partnership to Court Regional Innovators
University hosts Sept. 24 event connecting Montana businesses with federal defense research opportunities

Missoula Crime Report – September 16, 2025
A surge in suspicious activities and burglaries marks the day

New Legal Project Offers Free Constitutional Representation for Montanans
Big Sky Legal Project targets property rights, economic freedom, and educational opportunity cases

Montana Secretary of State Selected to Co-Chair National Business Services Committee
Two-year appointment recognizes Montana’s business registration reforms and fee reductions

MSU to Break Ground on Campus Hotel That Will Serve as Student Training Lab
The VIM hotel will provide hands-on hospitality experience for students while serving campus visitors

Missoula Crime Report – September 15, 2025
Day Marked by Multiple Incidents of Suspicious Activity and Assists










