Author: Staff Writer

Flathead County Faces Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Dismissed Trespass Case
Dennis Thornton seeks $50 million in damages, alleging malicious prosecution despite property ownership records

Missoula Crime Report – July 15, 2025
Focused response to numerous emergencies and criminal activities.

Montana Expands Business Lending as Timber Harvest Goals Double Statewide
Loan fund relaunch comes as Montana prepares for massive increase in timber activity

Montana Residents Get 10-Day Head Start on Upland Bird Hunting Under New Law
Senate Bill 514 establishes resident-first hunting period for upland game birds, effective March 2026

Martin City Man Pleads Guilty to Producing, Distributing Child Pornography of 6-Year-Old He Babysat
Defendant faces mandatory minimum 15-30 years in federal prison, fled home before arrest


Mountain Biker Uses Bear Spray to Deter Grizzly on Trail Near Troy
Biker credits bear spray and quick thinking for surviving close call on Starry Goat Trail

Montana Issues Kill Order for Invasive Brown Trout in Flathead River
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks deploys environmental DNA sampling to assess invasive species spread

Montana Launches ‘Earn While You Learn’ Apprentice Program to Train 160 New Teachers
Program will train 160 teacher apprentices starting in 2026, targeting rural and underserved communities

Montana Business Registrations Top 6,000 for Fourth Straight Month
June numbers put state on track to shatter 2024 record with nearly 38,000 new businesses in first half of year










