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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
Montana-Based Sego Lily Skincare Introduces Organic Tallow-Based Products
Local business introduces a high-performance skincare line emphasizing sustainability and natural ingredients.
Vero Fiber Acquires Montana Digital, Expanding High-Speed Internet Access in Flathead County
Acquisition signals potential network expansion in Northwest Montana
Submissions Open for 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest
Inspiring Young Artists to Honor Montana’s Law Enforcement Through Creativity
Montana Sees Continued Business Growth in February
New registrations surge as Montana builds on record growth with reduced fees and streamlined regulations
Montana Attorney General Orders Ban on China-Based AI Platform, Citing Security Risks
State agencies ordered to block AI chatbot amid concerns over data breaches and foreign espionage
Gallatin Court Upholds Housing Laws, Clears Path for More Building Across Montana
Homeowners’ Group Secures Public Comment Rights but Loses on Zoning Challenges
Montana Highway Patrol and The Salvation Army Launch Voucher Program for Stranded Motorists
The program is starting in the Butte, Bozeman and Billings areas and will provide stranded motorists with vouchers for towing or lodging.
House Approves Property Tax Overhaul Amid Rising Housing Costs
Permanent rate cut heads to Senate after strong bipartisan support, aiming to ease long-term tax burdens for homeowners, renters, and small businesses.
Montana Moves Closer to Official Collegiate Shooting Sports
Resolution Aims to Bring Collegiate Shooting Teams, Scholarships, and Economic Growth to Montana’s Campuses
Montana Telehealth Options Could Expand Under New Bipartisan Senate Bill
Senator Steve Daines Backs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Telehealth Access for Rural Montanans
Dillon Hospital Recognized as Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
A Legacy of Excellence: Barrett Hospital & HealthCare Earns 14th Top 100 Recognition
Montana Motor Vehicle Division Prepares for Office Closures Ahead of New System Launch
MVD and County Treasurer Offices to Pause Services March 13-16 for System Upgrade, Promising More Online Services and Faster Turnaround Time for Customers
Crow Indian Traditionalist and Irrigation Specialist to be Inducted into Gallery of Outstanding Montanans
Montana Historical Society to Honor Two Influential Figures at March 6 Induction Ceremony in the State Capitol
Senator Daines Leads Push to Expand Public Land Access for Montana Outdoorsmen
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Opportunities Across the State
Avalanche Watch Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued an Avalanche Watch for Flathead County, effective from Saturday, February 22 at 7 AM until Sunday, February 23 at 7 AM. This alert has been transmitted at the request of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint. This Avalanche Watch warns of very dangerous avalanche conditions likely to develop…
Missoula Emergency Managers Encourage Public to Prepare for Potential Flooding This Weekend
Following a flood watch from the National Weather Service, the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reminds residents to sign up for emergency notifications and to take precautions now to protect their property from potential flooding. An atmospheric river is forecast to bring widespread rainfall to the region starting Saturday night through Monday. This…
Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County, effective from 11 PM Saturday until 8 AM Sunday. Freezing rain is expected, resulting in total ice accumulations of a glaze to up to one tenth of an inch on ground surfaces. The advisory covers various areas including Highway 2 from Kalispell…
Hydrologic Outlook Issued for Western Montana
The National Weather Service has issued a Hydrologic Outlook for Powell, Deer Lodge, and Silver Bow Counties in Montana, as well as Lemhi County in Idaho, due to a significant warm-up expected this weekend into early next week. Starting Saturday afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon, high temperatures are anticipated to reach the 40s, with…