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Downing Bill Would Help Montana Businesses Spot AI Hype
Cost-neutral legislation aims to help Montana businesses determine when AI tools are worth adopting—and when they aren’t
Billings Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Distributing Child Pornography
FBI Undercover Operation Led to Discovery of Child Pornography Distribution
Clinton Felon Gets 2 Years After Jail Call Reveals Hidden Gun Location
Francis Kelsey made recorded jail call attempting to retrieve hidden firearm, unaware officers had already seized it
Missoula Crime Report – November 18, 2025
Multiple DUIs and Wildfires Highlight Daily Incidents
Gallatin Crime Report – November 18, 2025
Multiple Patrols and Traffic Stops Mark the Day
Missoula Crime Report – November 16, 2025
Notable spike in disorderly conduct and accidents across the city
Missoula Crime Report – November 15, 2025
Diverse incidents including thefts, assaults, and public assistance.
Missoula Crime Report – November 14, 2025
A Day of Diverse Incidents Across Missoula
Gallatin Crime Report – November 14, 2025
Early Morning Incidents and Animal Calls Dominate Activities
Missoula Crime Report – November 13, 2025
Multiple thefts and emergency incidents mark a busy day.
Gallatin Crime Report – November 13, 2025
High Activity in Bear Creek with Multiple Patrol Checks
Billings Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Murder on Crow Reservation
Federal case stems from November 2024 killing near Pryor on tribal land