Author: Staff Writer

California Semiconductor Company ‘Pulls Tent Stakes’ from Bay Area for Access to MSU’s Quantum Lab
Eshylon Scientific brings $1 million investment to Bozeman, plans tenfold expansion

Montana Big Game and Upland Bird Forecasts Point to Generally Strong Fall Seasons
Regional forecasts show mixed recovery from drought and harsh winter impacts

Montana Confirms 14th Brucellosis Case in Beaverhead County Bull
Case marks ongoing challenge from Greater Yellowstone elk herds

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Families
Scammers pose as deputies, claim family members arrested and demand bond money

Missoula Crime Report – August 21, 2025
Significant focus on suspicious activities and burglary alarms

Grizzly Conflicts More Than Double as Gianforte Pushes for State Management
State tracking data shows 139 conflicts this year, up from 59 cases reported in July

State-Bank Partnership Program Opens Oct. 1 for Low-Interest Rural Business Loans
Local banks will partner with state to reduce interest rates for qualifying rural businesses

Democratic Campaign Treasurer Embezzles $253K from Montana Political Groups
Abbey Lee Cook admits to three-year scheme defrauding high-profile campaigns including Zephyr, Alke, and Lynch

Wyoming Man Gets 10+ Years for Sexual Assault on Crow Reservation
Duane Allen Swank Jr. sentenced to 125 months after DNA evidence linked him to 2021 assault

Big Timber Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Possession
James Karl Ellis, 38, will serve 36 months in prison after video evidence led to discovery of two-thirds of a pound of methamphetamine

‘The Revenant’ Author Michael Punke Addresses MSU Freshmen on Character, Challenges
Missoula resident shares advice on facing challenges and building character with Class of 2029

Montana Hits 10th Straight Month Under 3% Unemployment, Extends Record Streak
Construction sector adds 500+ jobs as rural counties dominate lowest unemployment rankings










