Author: Staff Writer

I-90 Eastbound Lanes Face Delays Thursday for Patching Work Near Missoula
MDT crews will patch eastbound lanes between mile markers 108 and 109, with reduced speeds expected through work zone

Billings Man Gets 12 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution Ring
Mario Nava’s parole status allowed immediate search that uncovered nearly 1.4 kg of methamphetamine

Mexican Man Previously Deported Four Times Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry in Bozeman
Case marks latest Montana immigration enforcement action under federal anti-crime initiative

Michigan Father and Son Face Felony Charges for Poaching Montana Elk, Abandoning Carcass
Multi-state investigation leads to charges against Belleville residents for killing trophy bull elk without permits, leaving meat to rot

Currents Aquatics Center Closes for Two-Week Maintenance as Swimmers Turn to Splash Montana
Passes accepted at Splash Montana as indoor facility undergoes deep cleaning and updates

Montana GOP Executive Director Tyler Newcombe Steps Down, Joins State Auditor’s Office
Party names Ethan Holmes as new Communications Director


Missoula Crime Report – August 12, 2025
Early morning medical incidents and afternoon disturbances dominate.

Montana Ranks 10th Nationally in Economic Freedom Index
State’s Tax Relief and Regulatory Reforms Drive Business-Friendly Ranking

Montana Launches Initiative to Upskill Workers, Re-Engage 100,000 Who Left Labor Force
406 JOBS Initiative targets automation-resistant careers while addressing state’s critical labor shortage

Montana Homeowners Can Claim One-Time Property Tax Rebates Up to $400 Starting Friday
Applicants could be automatically enrolled in the state’s more complex Homestead Rate tax tiers

MSU’s New Indoor Athletic Center Opens to Community Groups
120,000-square-foot Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center opens Monday with evening, weekend access for local groups











