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- Mexican National Who Crashed Into Vehicle During 80 MPH Kalispell Chase Pleads Guilty to Fourth Illegal Reentry
- Former Juvenile Probation Officer Gets 24+ Years for 31-Year Pattern of Sexual Abuse Across Montana Reservations
- Transvestite Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old on Fort Belknap Reservation
- Heart Butte man sentenced to over 20 years for sexually abusing multiple children
- Billings Mayoral Candidate Mike Nelson’s DEI Board Role Surfaces Amid National Backlash
Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026
Downing Bill Would Ensure Cemetery Access on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Legislation would guarantee Gold Star families can visit gravesites on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Gallatin Crime Report – November 9, 2025
Bear Creek Dominates Activity with Increased Patrol and Traffic Issues
Gallatin Crime Report – November 8, 2025
Early morning activities and traffic violations dominate the day
Missoula Crime Report – November 7, 2025
Concentrated response to accidents and disturbances across the city.
Montana Housing Crisis Drives Downing’s Federal Repair Program Push
Downing’s bipartisan bill would provide repair grants to homeowners, forgivable loans to small landlords with affordability strings attached
Free Diaper Giveaways Planned Across Western Montana for Holiday-Strained Families
Bitterroot Mommy & Me responds to economic pressures with four-location distribution
Missoula Crime Report – November 6, 2025
Increased incidents of suspicious activities and multiple accident reports.
Gallatin Crime Report – November 5, 2025
Early morning incidents dominate Gallatin County’s crime log.
Gianforte Donates Quarter of Salary to Montana Hunger Relief as Communities Fill Federal Funding Gap
Governor’s donation supports nonprofit meat processor as statewide food drives address suspended SNAP benefits
Ballot Birth Year Requirement Helps Montana Prevent Fraud in First Election Test
Security enhancement identifies fraudulent ballots in debut election with 1% rejection rate statewide
Missoula Crime Report – November 4, 2025
High Activity Ranging from Burglar Alarms to Assisting Fire Departments