Western Montana News – Page 56 – Independent News. Bold Opinions.

Columbia Falls Man Sentenced After Gunfire Spree, Sheriff’s Helicopter Laser Attack
Jul 30, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
Travis Myers also threatened civilians with firearm before targeting aerial surveillance
‘Tony’ the Meth Supplier: Three Forks Man Gets 5+ Years After Multi-Dealer Investigation
Jul 30, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Federal agents spent three years connecting dealers’ stories to 65-year-old Anthony Catalusci
The Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Montana
Jul 30, 2025
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by
U.S. Senator Steve Daines
in Opinion, Politics
Federal legislation saves Montana mine jobs, boosts energy production, delivers $3,000 in tax relief to families, and funds rural hospitals
Gallatin Crime Report – July 27, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
High incidence of Patrol Checks and Traffic Stops across the county
Missoula Crime Report – July 29, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
A busy day with incidents peaking in early morning and evening
Montana’s First Large Medical Supply Warehouse to Create 70 Jobs in Billings
Jul 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Business, Health
Montana’s first large medical supply warehouse breaks ground, expected to open in late 2026
Fort Peck to Host Unique ‘Bat Walk’ Experience This Friday
Jul 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Education, Events
FWP biologist will lead presentation and guided walk using bat detection equipment
Eastern Montana Farmers Sought for New Disease Detection Program to Protect Pulse Crops
Jul 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Education, Environment
MSU’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center receives $147,000 from Montana Pulse Crop Committee for proactive disease detection program
Montana Historical Society to Honor Transportation Historian Jon Axline
Jul 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Culture, Government
Author and researcher will receive Heritage Guardian Award at Friday reception in Helena
Gianforte Seeks Applicants for Two New Yellowstone County Judgeships
Jul 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Government, Politics
Applications due Aug. 26 for district court positions created by legislature
Montana Schools Get $700 Grants for Life-Saving Defibrillators
Jul 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Education, Government, Health
State program provides up to $700 per defibrillator to help schools respond to cardiac emergencies
German Tech Company Opens U.S. Headquarters in Lewiston, Planning 500 Jobs
Jul 29, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Business
VACOM plans $90 million investment, up to 500 jobs by 2030