Severe Flash Flood Emergency Alert Notification

Emergency Alert Gap Could Put Montana Residents at Risk During Wildfire Season

Many residents mistakenly believe they’ll automatically receive certain evacuation warnings, but opt-in registration is required, Missoula officials say

Roy Grocery & Sandwich Shop, Roy, Montana

Coal Communities Invest in Their Future with $240,000 in State Grants

State funding helps coal-dependent communities navigate federal energy policy shifts and plan economic transitions

Vivid image of burning ash and flames in the outdoors, capturing the dynamic elements of fire and nature.

Citing Increased Fire Danger, Ravalli County Cuts Burning Season Short with Ban Starting June 30

Despite recent rainfall, ban takes effect Monday ending season four months early

Newly commissioned Montana Highway Patrol troopers commissioned

Montana Highway Patrol Graduates Largest Trooper Class in 20 Years

17 new troopers commissioned at Helena ceremony after 24 weeks of intensive training

Billings Flying Service CH-47 Firefighting Helicopters

Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President’s Desk

Bill allows Defense Department to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression fleet

Flathead County Justice Center

Homeless Kalispell Man with Antifa Ties Confesses to Flathead Courthouse Bomb Threat

Homeless man faces potential decade-long sentence for threat

Missoula Police Department Annual Report 2024

Missoula Police Report Drop in Violent Crime, Rise in Drug Seizures in 2024

Annual report shows violent crime down, drug enforcement up in Missoula

Montana Law Enforcement Academy Celebrates Largest Graduating Class

75 new officers prepare to join law enforcement agencies across the state

Montana Highway Patrol Dispatcher Brittney Buchanan accepts Dispatcher of the Year Award

MHP Dispatchers Honored During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

MHP Dispatcher Brittney Buchanan was honored as Dispatcher of the Year for her outstanding service.

Missoula Crime Report – April 11, 2025

Early Morning Activities and Range of Incidents Dominate the Day

Missoula Crime Report – April 8, 2025

Arson, Medical Standby, and Disorderly Conduct Highlight Busy Day

Missoula Crime Report – April 4, 2025

Multiple Incidents and Advisories Throughout Missoula

Gov. Gianforte holding a press conference with Billings law enforcement

“Busting at the seams” County Jails Could See Relief from $150 Million State Prison Expansion

The funding seeks to boost public safety and mitigate overcrowding in county jails due to high crime rates linked to open border policies

Plastic bags with cocaine are in a cardboard package box

Montana Joins Coalition Urging Closure of Drug Trafficking Loophole

The coalition of attorneys general seeks to amend CBP’s Entry Type 86 program to tighten U.S. border security against illegal drug imports.

Missoula Crime Report – April 1, 2025

Enhanced Public Safety Measures Prevalent in Local Areas

Missoula Crime Report – March 30, 2025

High incidence of suspicious activities and vehicle complaints.

Missoula Crime Report – March 29, 2025

Significant incident clusters in Heart of Missoula and Westside