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Montana updates child seatbelt laws to enhance safety

MONTANA — Montana has revised its child passenger safety laws with the recent passage of House Bill 586, according to official documents. This update aims to improve the safety of children in vehicles across the state. The new law mandates that children under two years old must be in a rear-

Meth seizures fluctuate over nine years in Montana

MONTANA — Meth-related incidents have changed over the past nine years, according to the Montana Board of Crime Control. Meth seizures peaked in 2021, experienced a two-year decline and then rose again in 2024. This fluctuation highlights ongoing challenges in controlling meth distribution and use in the state. The

Gunfire incidents in Missoula raise safety concerns

Gunfire incidents in Missoula raise safety concerns

MISSOULA, Mont. — Two separate shooting incidents in Missoula this week have prompted residents to question public safety in their community. One of these incidents occurred early Friday morning near South 13th Street and Kemp Street. Missoula Police are still investigating and searching for an involved party. A local family was

Washington man sentenced in Montana for drug crimes

MONTANA — A man from Washington has been sentenced for crimes committed in Montana, according to the Montana District Attorney's Office. Court documents revealed that in August 2024, Felipe Garza was pulled over by police for failing to stop at a stop sign. During the investigation, officers discovered over

Violent crime trends in Missoula fluctuate over 9-year period

MISSOULA, Mont. – A review of historical crime trends in Missoula shows fluctuations in violent crime over a nine-year period, according to the Montana Board of Crime Control. The data indicates that in 2021, the number of violent crime victims peaked at more than 670. Following this, a decline was

Bozeman Hosts Third Annual Women In Business Summit Celebrating Women’s History Month

Bozeman Hosts Third Annual Women In Business Summit Celebrating Women’s History Month

BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Armory Hotel in Bozeman played host this year to the annual Women in Business Summit, put on by the Montana Chamber of Commerce. This annual event, part of Women's History Month celebrations, featured panel discussions, networking opportunities and workshops. Now in its third year, the

Congressman Troy Downing joins House Committee on Natural Resources

Congressman Troy Downing joins House Committee on Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a press release, Congressman Troy Downing of Montana's 2nd district has been appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Downing shared his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "Montana is defined by its wealth of natural resources. The laws and regulations