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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

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise; Jobs Report Reflects Uncertain Economy

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise; Jobs Report Reflects Uncertain Economy

Mortgage rates increased this week following news of a new war in the Middle East. In the week ending March 6, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate went up seven basis points from the week prior to 5.94%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. (A basis

‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Speaks Out After Runaway Win

He has something to say! A Jeopardy! contestant spoke out after their runaway win on Friday. Did Corey Aiello win game two, or was there a new champion? Aiello, from Indianapolis, Indiana, played against James Denison, from Alexandria, Virginia, and Heidi Schmechel, from Rumson, New Jersey, on March 6. Aiello,