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Police awarded federal grant for new patrol vehicles

Police awarded federal grant for new patrol vehicles

The Belgrade Police Department will receive $250,000 in federal dollars to purchase two new patrol vehicles. "The funding is part of more than $1 million awarded to three regional law enforcement agencies to support public safety efforts in our area," reads a Monday statement from the police

K9 Amira at University of Montana to receive protective vest

K9 Amira at University of Montana to receive protective vest

MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana Police Department's (UMPD) K9 Amira will soon be outfitted with a bullet and stab protective vest, the department announced. The vest is a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting law enforcement dogs across the

Trailer explosion prompts swift response from Butte-area fire departments

Trailer explosion prompts swift response from Butte-area fire departments

BUTTE, Mont. – An early morning explosion led to a rapid response from several local fire departments. The Rocker Volunteer Fire Department, alongside Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department, Boulevard VFD Butte Mt and Big Butte VFD, arrived to find a trailer fully engulfed in flames. The Rocker Volunteer Fire Department sent

Swatting call targets Central Montana Medical Center

FERGUS COUNTY, Mont. – Central Montana Medical Center experienced a swatting call, with a nurse engaging a suspicious caller for about an hour. According to the Fergus County Sheriff's Office, the caller claimed his family was being held hostage. Police later determined the Bozeman address provided was vacant. Officials

Heat lamp for chickens responsible for fire that destroyed Helena firefighter's home

A heat lamp warming baby chicks was the cause of a house fire Thursday that destroyed the home of a Helena Fire Department firefighter, according to a local fire chief. The fire started around noon in the garage of the home on Divine Drive and quickly overtook the structure stoked

Dog rescued after falling off cliff edge

Dog rescued after falling off cliff edge

By Lauren Beavis Photos show a dog pulled to safety by firefighters after he was spotted perched on a cliff ledge. Lurcher-collie cross Storm went over the edge and was stranded 20m (66ft) down a cliff east of Seatown, in Dorset. Bridport and Beaminster fire crews lowered down and

Firefighters tackle structure blaze near 10th Street in Great Falls

Firefighters tackle structure blaze near 10th Street in Great Falls

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Great Falls Fire Rescue crews are currently responding to a reported structure fire near 10th Street and 3rd Avenue North. Officials urge the public to avoid the area while crews work on the scene.