2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (910+ words) A jury will consider this week whether Ravalli County is violating the rights of impoverished people who have been arrested and are awaiting trial." The lawsuit filed in August 2021 on behalf of three indigent participants in Ravalli County's Jail Diversion…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (892+ words) After months of pressure from local immigration advocates and members of the public, and amid growing national frustration with immigration authorities, the Helena City Commission Monday night approved a resolution calling for its police officers to "avoid" assisting federal authorities…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (748+ words) After months of pressure from local immigration advocates and members of the public, and amid growing national frustration with immigration authorities, the Helena City Commission Monday night approved a resolution calling for its police officers to "avoid" assisting federal authorities…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (697+ words) The Helena Police Department has announced its exit from a regional drug task force after the agency decided to collaborate with U.S. Border Patrol agents." Wednesday evening, Helena Police Chief Brett Petty told city commissioners during a meeting that he had…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (368+ words) WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court sided with Montana police on Wednesday in a case over when officers can enter a home without a warrant if an emergency might be unfolding inside. The unanimous high court found officers acted lawfully when they…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (412+ words) A Lake County attorney who was elected judge but resigned before even taking the bench was sentenced to three years of probation Friday in the very courtroom he was once going to oversee." The case against Cotter began in 2024 while…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (561+ words) You have the power to keep quality independent journalism that's rooted in Montana going strong in 2026 and beyond! By helping us reach our year-end goal with a gift TODAY, you can have your one-time or recurring gift x12 fully matched (up…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (552+ words) Here for your decisions, there for accountability, everywhere for your neighbors.If this reporting helps you, give today to keep it free to read and easy to share for all. Anaconda, Hardin, Butte and Boulder say they want to host…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (705+ words) Here for your decisions, there for accountability, everywhere for your neighbors.If this reporting helps you, give today to keep it free to read and easy to share for all. Great Falls will join many other Montana cities to restrict…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (243+ words) Running water returned to all parts of Montana State Prison on Monday, according to a press release from Montana Department of Corrections spokesperson Carolynn Stocker. The return comes a little more than two weeks after the department abruptly shut off…...