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- 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
- Trusted Kalispell Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing $500K From Family Business
- HSI Kalispell Arrests Previously Deported Mexican National on Outstanding Drug Warrant
Missoula Crime Report – March 31, 2025
High Early Morning Activity with Diverse Incidents Throughout the Day
Montana DCI Agents Secure Nine-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficker
Efforts by local law enforcement lead to substantial prison time for trafficker involved in meth and fentanyl distribution
Project Community Connect Returning to Missoula Public Library April 11
Annual event serves as non-profit networking event that also offers free services and support
Winter Weather Advisory for Silverbow County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Silverbow County. Snow is expected, with a greater than 60 percent likelihood of minor impacts and a 30 percent chance for moderate impacts. Total snow accumulations are projected to be between 2 and 4 inches for lower elevations and 5 to 10 inches on…
Winter Weather Advisory for Ravalli County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Ravalli County, effective from 6 PM this evening until noon Tuesday. Residents can expect snow with total accumulations ranging from 2 to 6 inches. Snowfall rates may reach up to 1 inch per hour during heavier showers. The advisory highlights potential minor impacts, indicating…
Winter Weather Advisory for Missoula County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Missoula County effective from 6 PM this evening until midnight on Tuesday night. Snow is expected with total accumulations ranging from 1 to 2 inches in lower elevations and between 5 to 10 inches in the mountains. The Mission Mountains may receive over a…
Missoula Crime Report – March 30, 2025
High incidence of suspicious activities and vehicle complaints.
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