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- Heart Butte man sentenced to over 20 years for sexually abusing multiple children
- Trusted Kalispell Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing $500K From Family Business
- HSI Kalispell Arrests Previously Deported Mexican National on Outstanding Drug Warrant
- Spokane Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution on Blackfeet Reservation
- Ward 5 Candidate Bob Campbell Shares Letter to Missoulians
Missoula Crime Report – March 29, 2025
Significant incident clusters in Heart of Missoula and Westside
Wells Fargo Drops ESG Commitments Under Multi-State Legal Pressure
Led by Montana AG Austin Knudsen, a multi-state investigation addresses deceptive trade practices around ESG, influencing Wells Fargo’s significant policy reversal.
GRIT Conference Comes to Montana: Multi-State Training Against Human Trafficking
The 2025 Greater Rockies Immersive Training Conference aims to enhance strategies against human trafficking.
Montana Commerce Grants $122K to Support Tribal Tourism
Funding helps three tribal communities improve tourism sites and cultural events
Special Weather Statement for Missoula County
The National Weather Service in Missoula County has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding strong thunderstorms in the area. At 7:54 PM, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms along a line extending from 28 miles southwest of Riverbend to 19 miles south of Tarkio, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazards include: Impacts: Gusty winds may result in…
Fentanyl Seizures Fall, Drug Arrests and Other Seizures Rise in Montana
State sees drop in fentanyl deaths as drug enforcement ramps up, cartel-linked arrests rise
Gianforte Signs Law Limiting Court Power to Block Legislation
New law bans Montana courts from using weaker legal tests to pause bills passed by the Legislature.
Attorney General Sounds Alarm on Genetic Privacy as 23andMe Seeks Buyer
Attorney General Austin Knudsen underscores the importance of genetic data protection following 23andMe’s financial troubles.
Missoula Opens Applications for $1.1M in Opioid Settlement Grants
Montana communities eligible for opioid recovery funding through National Settlement grants.
Avalanche Watch Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service in Flathead County reports an Avalanche Watch has been issued by the Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse. This watch is effective from 8:00 AM March 25 to 8:00 AM March 26, 2025. Rising temperatures and direct sunlight may create very dangerous avalanche conditions on Wednesday. The affected areas include the…
Governors Gianforte and DeSantis Call for Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Stressing fiscal responsibility, the governors push for a constitutional amendment to curb federal spending
Avian Influenza Outbreak Detected in Gallatin County, Montana
First domestic case of the year prompts heightened biosecurity measures
Senator Daines Addresses Fentanyl Crisis in Meeting with Chinese Vice Premier
Daines urges continued high-level talks to curb fentanyl precursor flow from China.
Avalanche Warning Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service in Flathead County reports an Avalanche Warning in effect from March 24 at 6 AM to March 25 at 6 AM. The warning has been issued by the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center for the Selkirk Mountains and West and East Cabinet Mountains above 4,000 feet. Very dangerous avalanche conditions have developed…
Health Freedom Group Urges ‘No’ Vote on HB 377 Over Concerns About Parental Rights
Advocates say amendment to HB 377 weakens parental access to teen health records
Montana Honors 98-Year-Old Veteran Jack Kindelman for Lifetime of Service
From World War II to decades of volunteer work, Jack Kindelman’s life reflects a deep and enduring commitment to service.
Flathead Plumb-Rite Wins Award for Apprenticeship Program at Flathead Valley Community College
Innovative program at FVCC aims to bridge skills gap in the plumbing field amidst rising AI automation.
Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County, valid from March 20 at 6 PM until March 22 at noon. Snow is expected, with the likelihood of minor impacts being greater than 60-90 percent. Total snow accumulations above 4,000 feet could reach 7-14 inches, while below 4,000 feet, there may…