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Great Falls residents warned about utility scam targeting elderly

Great Falls residents warned about utility scam targeting elderly

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Great Falls Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a utility scam targeting elderly community members. According to the department, two men in their 20s to 30s have been posing as utility workers. They wear bright orange vests but lack any city logo or

Missoula officers take the plunge raising $1,500 for the Special Olympics

Missoula officers take the plunge raising $1,500 for the Special Olympics

MISSOULA, Mont. – Officers from the Missoula Police Department braved icy waters last Saturday for a good cause. Officer LaRocque and Officer Castro joined the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Montana, pulling in nearly $1,500. The funds raised by the MPD Plunge Team are crucial in helping Special Olympics

Powell County warns residents of Homeland Security scam calls

Powell County warns residents of Homeland Security scam calls

POWELL COUNTY, Mont. – The Powell County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents about a recent scam involving fraudsters impersonating U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials. An Ovando resident recently received such a call with a similar report from a Deer Lodge resident. The Sheriff's Office

Snowmobile avalanche fatality near Island Park

ISLAND PARK, Idaho – A snowmobile avalanche fatality was reported near Island Park, according to a Facebook post by the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC). The accident occurred north of the Keg Springs trailhead in the Centennial Mountains. The GNFAC announced they would visit the site tomorrow

Flathead District Court Judge Dan Wilson files for Montana Supreme Court

HELENA, Mont. — Flathead District Court Judge Dan Wilson officially filed his candidacy for the Montana Supreme Court today. Wilson previously ran for the position in 2024 but lost to Katherine Bidegaray. During that election, Bidegaray was viewed as leaning left while Wilson was seen as leaning right, based on the

Smith River permit lottery results now available online

Smith River permit lottery results now available online

MONTANA — The results for the Smith River permit lottery have been released, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4’s Facebook post. Applicants can check their status through the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks portal. Successful applicants will receive an email with their permit, which should be printed