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MSU Poll: Young Montana Voters Backed Trump, Political Violence Concerns Rise
Oct 29, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Culture, Politics
Mountain States Poll finds 73% believe U.S. politics more polarized, 83% say political violence increasing
Missoula Crime Report – October 28, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
Intensive public safety activities noted across Missoula neighborhoods.
Gallatin Crime Report – October 28, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Hundreds of Incidents Mark a Busy Day Across Gallatin County
Montana Renewables Launches Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuel Distribution Network
Oct 28, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Business, Energy, Industry, Transportation
Great Falls facility becomes one of only three commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel producers in North America
The ‘Conservative Case for WARD’ Isn’t Conservative
Oct 28, 2025
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David Rand
in Government, Housing, Opinion, Politics
Using water policy to back-door price controls isn’t conservatism—it’s progressivism.
Montana Big Game Season Opens Strong With Increased Hunter Participation in Western Regions
Oct 28, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Hunting, Recreation
Nearly 4,500 hunters visited check stations during opening weekend despite weather challenges, with mixed harvest results across western regions
Missoula Crime Report – October 27, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Westside neighborhood sees a variety of incidents, including thefts and disturbances.
Gallatin Crime Report – October 27, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Early Morning Incidents Dominate, with Frequent Patrol Checks
Missoula Council Approves $211K Homeless Contract Despite Split Vote on Accountability
Oct 27, 2025
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Roy McKenzie
in Government
City has spent over $20,000 in recent cleanup costs around Poverello Center facility
‘Listen to Your Gut’: Montana PSA Features Elder Fraud Victim’s Warning
Oct 27, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime, Government
Campaign features Anaconda resident who lost life savings to fake DEA scammer
Comfort Bears Program Links Hospital, Police During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 27, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime, Health
Healthcare-law enforcement collaboration delivers more than 200 comfort bears to children in crisis as Montana addresses persistent domestic violence challenges
Montana State Prison Water ‘Fully Restored’ but Inmates Still on Bottled Water
Oct 27, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Government
Two-week crisis ends with system restoration, but boil advisory remains as $21 million infrastructure replacement moves forward