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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 – September 20, 2025
Elevated incidents of suspicious activities and disorderly conduct.
Missoula Crime Report – September 19, 2025
Significant early morning crime surge with multiple burglary alarms and welfare checks.
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Combat Stillbirths Through Better Data Collection
SHINE for Autumn Act would provide federal grants to states for stillbirth surveillance and prevention research
Montana Leads 27 States Challenging California Magazine Ban at Supreme Court
Knudsen argues lower courts are defying Supreme Court gun rights precedents
Transvestite Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old on Fort Belknap Reservation
Ivan Raining Bird used Facebook persona “Ivey” to deceive victim into months of abuse
Great Falls Felon Gets 16 Months in Prison for Gun Threat at Hotel
Montana Lee Covington threatened victim with rifle at Grizzly Inn, violated terms of previous felony conviction
MSU Homecoming Week Features Music Theme, Drone Show and Downtown Events
‘Montana Mixtape, Bobcats on the Beat!’ celebration runs Sept. 22-27 with parade and football finale
Missoula Crime Report – September 18, 2025
High activity in Missoula with notable increases in welfare checks and disturbances.
Poplar Man Confessed Triple Killing to Son Before Admitting Shootings to Deputies
Michael J. Ackerman told officers he shot three people during methamphetamine dispute at his residence
DNRC Proposes 50-Acre Wildfire Prevention Project Near Bozeman
Project reflects Montana’s expanded forest management strategy backed by $30 million annual funding
Two 19-Year-Olds Face Life Sentences After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Assault on Fort Peck Reservation
Sentencing scheduled for January 2026 in federal court
Missoula Parks Hosts Community Pickleball Social to Build Connections Through Recreation
Friday evening event at Fort Missoula Regional Park welcomes all skill levels for round-robin play, food trucks and community building
Montana Centenarians Share Secrets as State Tackles Aging Challenges
21 Montanans reached 100 in 2025, celebrated at conference addressing long-term care crisis
Missoula Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Numerous incidents ranging from medical calls to disturbances.
Gallatin Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Early morning activities dominated Gallatin’s incident log.
Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates $38 Million for Montana, North Dakota
Phoenix Energy One leads competitive bidding for 23 parcels covering more than 7,600 acres of public land
Montana Secretary of State Promotes Voter Registration Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections