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Billings Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years After Gunfight with Officers
Dustin Massey possessed four pounds of meth, 12,000 fentanyl pills and fired at officers during probation search
Missoula Crime Report – August 3, 2025
Multiple Incidents of Disorderly Conduct and DUIs Across Missoula
Gallatin Crime Report – August 1, 2025
Early morning traffic and civil incidents surge across Gallatin County
Missoula Crime Report – August 2, 2025
Diverse incidents including multiple assaults and disturbances.
Highway Widening Begins on US 93 Near Dayton to Support New Flathead Lake Fishing Access Site
Highway improvements will support new Conclow Fishing Access Site on Flathead Lake
Missoula Crime Report – August 1, 2025
Intense Wildfire Incidents and Multiple Disturbances
Montana Teachers Get New AI Training Lab as Schools Embrace Technology
Frontier Learning Lab aims to help educators integrate artificial intelligence and immersive technology tools into classrooms
Missoula Accountant Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Defrauding Medical Marijuana Clients
William Arthur Clawson misappropriated over $1.3 million in tax payments between 2016 and 2021
Missoula Property Owners Face $2.2 Million Increase in District Assessments
City Council to open public hearings on double-digit assessment increases Monday
Missoula Crime Report – July 31, 2025
High Incidence of Assistance Calls and Minor Infractions
New Sportsman’s Bridge Fishing Access Site Opens Saturday on Flathead River
Public open house scheduled Tuesday to discuss bridge replacement project
Previously Convicted Terry Man Gets 10 Years for Child Sex Abuse Material
Repeat offender recorded expressing willingness to return to jail for criminal behavior, will also receive 30 years of supervised release
Missoula Crime Report – July 30, 2025
Multiple incidents reflect a diverse day of activity across Missoula.
Gallatin Crime Report – July 28, 2025
Significant Morning Activity with Numerous Civil Disputes
Senate Reviews Mercer for Montana Federal Court Position
Former U.S. Attorney and State Rep. faces Senate questioning as Montana officials urge swift confirmation
Columbia Falls Man Sentenced After Gunfire Spree, Sheriff’s Helicopter Laser Attack
Travis Myers also threatened civilians with firearm before targeting aerial surveillance
‘Tony’ the Meth Supplier: Three Forks Man Gets 5+ Years After Multi-Dealer Investigation
Federal agents spent three years connecting dealers’ stories to 65-year-old Anthony Catalusci


