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Sheriff Lester reflects on 36 years working St. Patrick’s Day, reminds revelers to be smart

Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester said there’s no place like Butte America on St. Patrick’s Day. As a seasoned law enforcement officer, the sheriff can back that statement up, as this year marks his 36th working during Butte’s Irish celebration. “I really enjoy the parade and

Billings woman admits to deadly carjacking

BILLINGS, Mont. – A Billings woman has pleaded guilty to her role in a carjacking that resulted in a death, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana. Shyanna Jo Whitewolf, 21, admitted to one count of carjacking resulting in death. She could

Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Norwegian police said Wednesday three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend explosion at the US embassy in Oslo, which caused minor damage but no injuries. Police prosecutor Christian Hatlo told a press conference the brothers, who were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community. The text, which must now be signed into law by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye,

Hays woman sentenced for assault leading to death on Fort Belknap Reservation

Hays woman sentenced for assault leading to death on Fort Belknap Reservation

GREAT FALLS, Mont.- According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, a 24-year-old woman from Hays, Heavenlee Drewann Sears, was sentenced to 22 months in prison with three years of supervised release for her involvement in an assault that led to a man's death. In

Police blotter: Driver arrested for burglary and assault

Out on patrol An officer was out on patrol at around 1 a.m. on Sunday when he noticed a suspicious truck leaving Sentry Storage, 1110 Hayes Ave. Located just off Continental Drive, the officer noticed one of the units was partially opened. The officer decided to pursue the suspicious

Montana Attorney General issues cease and desist over Helena immigration resolution

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has found a resolution the Helena City Commission passed last month in response to aggressive federal immigration enforcement around the nation “appears to be a blatant violation” of a statewide ban on sanctuary cities and demanded the city change its policy. In a cease-and-