Western Montana News – Page 48 – Independent News. Bold Opinions.

Gianforte Supports NorthWestern-Black Hills Merger as Rate Questions Emerge
Aug 20, 2025
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Roy McKenzie
in Energy
Black Hills customers in Colorado pay $20 more monthly than Montana ratepayers for same usage
Missoula Crime Report – August 19, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Significant public safety activity across various neighborhoods.
Montanans Can Now Add Driver’s License to Digital Wallet
Aug 19, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Government, Technology
Voluntary program adds encrypted IDs to Apple and Google wallets, accepted at TSA checkpoints and participating businesses
Browning Man Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Manslaughter, Gun Charges
Aug 19, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
21-year-old released pending trial on charges stemming from December shooting death
EquipmentShare Opens Helena Facility, Plans $81M Montana Expansion
Aug 19, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Business
Company plans 82 jobs across Helena, Billings, Kalispell and Great Falls locations
FWP Seeks Public Help to Identify Lake Elmo Vandals
Aug 19, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
$1,000 reward offered for information on August 11 incident
Missoula Crime Report – August 18, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
High Incidence of DUIs and Assaults Noted Across the City
Gallatin Crime Report – August 16, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Multiple Traffic Incidents and Patrol Checks Dominate the Day
Butte Woman Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Tied to Local Overdoses
Aug 18, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
33-year-old served as local contact for multi-state drug trafficking organization
New Job Service Office Opens on Northern Cheyenne Reservation
Aug 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Business
First new state employment office in 40 years brings services directly to tribal community
Four Yellowstone County Veterans Receive Governor’s Commendation
Aug 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Culture, Veterans
Recipients served in conflicts from Vietnam to Iraq, continue community work in retirement
Knudsen Reappoints Two Members to Gaming Advisory Council
Aug 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Government
Scott Aspenlieder and Garret McFarland will continue serving on council that advises on state gaming policy