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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
Former Missoula Councilor Challenges Redevelopment Agency Over Property Tax Diversions
Jesse Ramos proposes returning TIF to its original purpose: addressing blight in areas with declining property values, not subsidizing districts with rising values
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America Beware
A Flathead Valley Community College student reflects on her family’s escape from Soviet Ukraine.
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
Montana Senator Co-Sponsors Bill Making It Easier to Try Violent Juveniles as Adults
“Ensuring Americans have safe communities to live in is both common sense and one of government’s most basic duties.”
Hospital Funds Peer-Based Crisis Prevention in Butte Schools
Hope Squad trains students to recognize warning signs, connect peers to help
Cascade County Board of Health Needs a Course Correction
Grulkowski faults the Chair’s conduct, questions lawful appointments, and calls for stronger, steadier leadership.
Missoula Crime Report – November 12, 2025
Diverse incidents marked a busy day across various neighborhoods.