Author: Staff Writer

Missoula Crime Report – September 4, 2025
Variety of incidents reported across multiple neighborhoods


What Does Montana’s New Ireland Commission Actually Do?
New commission raises $500, uses 68 staff hours while planning Ireland trip

House Passes Permanent Reversal of Montana Coal Leasing Ban
Downing’s Congressional Review Act strategy would permanently reverse Biden-era restrictions, protecting mining from future administrative changes

Columbia Falls Man Gets 4+ Years in Federal Prison After Violating Suspended Drug Lab Sentence
Drug lab operator got zero jail time in 2017, now faces federal prison for gun crimes

Idaho Woman Gets 11 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl on Flathead Reservation
Nicole Shain possessed over 1,000 fentanyl pills and methamphetamine for distribution on tribal lands

Ten Southwest Montana Veterans Receive 2024 Governor’s Commendation
Ceremonies in Dillon and Butte recognized veterans from Vietnam to Afghanistan for military service and community leadership

Attorney General Warns of Deadly Opioid Sold at Montana Convenience Stores
Substance 13 times more potent than morphine has killed 29 Montanans since 2020

Arizona Man Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Child Enticement Charges in Missoula
Manuel Flores, 71, accused of using internet to target minor between June 2024 and August 2025

Convicted Bank Robber Sentenced for Cross-Country Weapons Arsenal on Amtrak in Libby
Federal authorities intercept extensive tactical gear cache during Montana train stop, raising questions about planned criminal operation

Mexican Man with Multiple Deportations Sentenced for Illegal Reentry Near Chinook
Latest Case Highlights Pattern of Repeat Immigration Violations Across Montana











