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Six Charged in Bull Mountains Poaching Case; 11 Trophy Mounts Seized
Jul 24, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime, Environment
Montana and Washington residents face 34 charges for illegally killing elk and deer between 2020 and 2024
Billings Man With 1,867 Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Jul 24, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Tirrell Lewis also possessed four firearms and nine ounces of methamphetamine, pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges
Missoula County Wants $5.76 Million More From Property Taxpayers to Fund Grant Bureaucracy and Climate Activism
Jul 24, 2025
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by
Roy McKenzie
in Government, Politics
County seeks to boost funding for Climate Smart Missoula activist group by nearly 30%
Montana Cuts Deceased Voter Removal Time from Years to Days, Earns National Recognition
Jul 24, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Elections, Government, Politics
‘Death of a Loved One’ program cuts processing time dramatically, earns NASED recognition
Colorado Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Drug Trafficking After High-Speed Chase
Jul 24, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Moises Zamora led Yellowstone County deputies on 10-minute pursuit before arrest revealed six pounds of methamphetamine — equivalent to 21,744 doses
Missoula Crime Report – July 23, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Multiple incidents of suspicious activity and welfare checks across Missoula.
Gallatin Crime Report – July 21, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Numerous patrols and several high alert incidents noted.
Illegal Alien Used Stolen Identity for 30 Years Before Passport Application Exposed Fraud in Billings
Jul 23, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
30-year fraud unraveled when federal passport verification exposed stolen Puerto Rican identity
Montana State University Satellite Reaches Orbit After Delayed Launch, Awaits First Contact
Jul 23, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Education, Technology
REAL CubeSat will spend six months collecting data on solar particles that threaten satellites and contribute to ozone destruction
Broadband Revolution: What the New Federal Guidelines Mean for Montana and Beyond
Jul 23, 2025
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by
Sebastian Griffin, Mountain States Policy Center
in Analysis, Business, Government, Technology
New federal guidelines allow state to choose best technology for rural areas
Gallatin Crime Report – July 20, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
High volume of civil disputes and traffic incidents reported.
Missoula Crime Report – July 22, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Significant late-night incidents and welfare checks dominate