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Philipsburg driver arrives at sheriff’s office to pay fine while allegedly intoxicated

A man who was going to pay a fine for an open container violation in Philipsburg was arrested this week for DUI and another open container violation, the Granite County Sheriff's Office said. “If you decide to drink excessively or smoke marijuana, DO NOT DRIVE. Call for a

The Montana Bar Fairies create a Bozeman chapter to encourage impaired driving awareness

The Montana Bar Fairies create a Bozeman chapter to encourage impaired driving awareness

In 2023, there were 132 impaired-driving-related fatalities on Montana’s roads, according to the Montana Department of Transportation's. Robert “Bobby” Dewbre was among those killed when he was hit by a drunk driver while crossing the road. His death inspired grassroots action across the state and

Police make 39 arrests in Butte area over weekend and St. Patrick's Day

Police and state troopers made 39 arrests in Butte-Silver Bow County from Friday through the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Butte on Monday, more than half of them for DUIs, Sheriff Ed Lester said Tuesday. There were 24 DUI arrests alone and even though a few involved accidents,

MSU organizations aim to get students home safe on Halloweekend

MSU organizations aim to get students home safe on Halloweekend

Halloween weekend typically calls to mind memories of fun costumes and carved jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating and celebrating with friends or family. What is usually not considered, however, is the danger of celebrating too hard — especially when alcohol is involved. It’s impossible to ignore the fact that