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‘End this Iran war’: House candidate 'Dr. Al' applies Montana-first philosophy to global conflict

Kalispell resident Al Olszewski, an orthopedic surgeon, veteran and lifelong Montanan, is again running for U.S. Congress in Montana’s 1st District on a freedom, family and affordability platform. Standing against his Republican primary competitors, Olszewski, routinely branded as “Dr. Al”, is outspoken against the war in Iran and

Montana Democrats talk conservation at congressional candidate forum

All four 1st Congressional District Democratic contenders answered primarily environment-focused questions at a candidate forum Tuesday evening at the Willson Auditorium. Environmental advocacy nonprofit Montana Conservation voters sponsored the event. Less than 60 days remain until the June 2 Democratic primary. Each attending candidate rarely strayed from their lane

Jury: Killing of Belgrade suspect who wounded officer was justified

Jury: Killing of Belgrade suspect who wounded officer was justified

A nine-member jury determined a Belgrade Police officer’s killing of a suspect during an October 2025 incident was justified. Preceding the fatal shooting, Devin Scheurn, 37, shot Belgrade Police Department Sgt. Jarrod Robinson before fellow officer Mitch Good returned fire, killing Scheurn. The verdict concludes formal legal inquiries

Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell rebuts Knudsen on ICE information dispute

Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell is requesting Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issue a binding legal opinion on an interagency information-sharing dispute between the county and the Montana Department of Justice. Cromwell is making the request because she disagrees with Knudsen over whether Montana counties need to provide sensitive

ICE clash: AG Austin Knudsen, County Attorney Audrey Cromwell spar over immigration information

ICE clash: AG Austin Knudsen, County Attorney Audrey Cromwell spar over immigration information

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is demanding Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell rescind a policy he claims refuses to recognize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a criminal justice agency. Cromwell says no such policy exists. Knudsen’s office counters it is Cromwell’s call whether to prevent

'Pattern of negligence': Former MSU employee files lawsuit over medical leave

Montana State University faces a wrongful termination lawsuit over an alleged firing during protected medical leave from Jennifer Shahood, a former university accounting associate. Shahood, who worked for MSU from 2023 until late 2025, said in a March 27 Gallatin County District Court filing that MSU illegally ended her employment

Rancher, veteran, photographer Matt Rains pitches diverse experience and moderate path to Congress

As a veteran, international photographer and rancher, 1st Congressional District Democratic primary contender and Simms-area resident Matt Rains has worn many hats. Rains is relying on extensive life and travel experience to more than 60 countries to carve an informed and moderate path to Congress. Less than 60 days