Topic
Crime
Crime Reports
Missoula County
Thursday, December 4
A surge in abandoned vehicle reports and multiple incidents of disorderly conduct.
Wednesday, December 3
A focus on DUIs and property crimes in city neighborhoods
Tuesday, December 2
Concentration of Accidents and Suspicious Activity
Gallatin County
Tuesday, December 2
Over 180 Incidents Reported, Focus on Apollo and Bear Creek
Monday, December 1
Early Morning Patrols and Traffic Stops Dominate
Sunday, November 30
High Activity in Early Morning with Diverse Incidents Across Neighborhoods
Call for Service Incidents
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
Montana AG Joins Multistate Brief Supporting Immediate Deportation of Tren de Aragua Members
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins a 26-state coalition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to lift a restraining order preventing the immediate deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members.
Fish, Wildlife & Parks Employees Receive Outstanding Service Award for Heroic Acts
The award highlights state employees’ exceptional dedication and heroism in crisis situations.
Chaotic Scene at Butte St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Protester Disrupts Zinke Float
Anti-Zinke protester yells, strikes parade-goer with sign as parents shield children
Flathead County Contractor to Pay $200,000 in Restitution for Scam
Montana Department of Justice warns residents to stay vigilant as the contractor scam agreement awaits judicial approval.
New Montana Law Lifts Veil on Judicial Candidates’ Political Leanings
The new law aims to enhance transparency in judicial elections by allowing party contributions, aligning with recent Supreme Court rulings on political speech.
Justifying a False Narrative with a Bad Picture
No, Ukraine is not the dam holding back Russia from trying to consume the rest of Europe
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
Secretary Jacobsen Leads Coalition Urging DHS to Fortify Voter Verification Systems
Proposed Reforms to Federal Database Aim to Streamline Citizenship Checks, Reduce Costs, and Close Election Security Gaps
Montana Attorney General Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration
State troopers and investigative agents gain new authority to arrest illegal aliens, bolstering Montana’s border security.
Secretary Jacobsen and Montana Legislators Emphasize Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens Only
SB 185, a constitutional amendment making its way through the Montana Senate, would require that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote.
Montana Attorney General Advocates for Legislation to Protect Children from Drugs
SB261 expands child endangerment to include exposure to fentanyl, heroin, THC, and dispensary access.
Are Montana Republicans the Party of Reality TV?
Travis Mateer examines the influence of reality TV on Missoula law enforcement, exploring how shows like Live PD and Frontier Force blur the lines between public service and entertainment.
When Kangaroos Run Courts, A Relationship with AI Becomes Inevitable
Facing a legal system stacked against him, Travis Mateer turns to AI for help in navigating the complexities of civil law and ‘lawfare’ in Missoula.
Journalism Is Not A Popularity Contest
Facing criticism and opposition, Travis Mateer highlights the importance of independent journalism in uncovering the truth about homelessness in Missoula.
Mayor Davis’ Culture of Controlled Curiosity, Brought to You by Lee Enterprises
Examining the Media Narratives and Local Implications of Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis’ Participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative