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Service line inventory underway, water meter replacements planned

About a quarter of the service lines in the city are classified as “unknown,” meaning no one knows whether they contain lead. If the city doesn't figure out whether the lines contain lead, it'll have to replace them to comply with a federal law. “So the

Poland starts human trafficking probe into Epstein ring

Poland starts human trafficking probe into Epstein ring

Polish prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating human trafficking tied to Jeffrey Epstein they suspect took place in the country. The National Prosecutor's Office said it was looking into whether women -- including minors -- were recruited in Poland "by misleading them as to the true nature of prospective

Court OKs allowing insurance companies to set rates based on marital status

The Montana Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown is cheering a recent court ruling by Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Mike Menahan which determined legislation passed in 2021 doesn’t violate the state’s Constitution by allowing insurance companies to figure marital status when setting

Bondsman pleads not guilty to fatal shooting in Missoula

Two bail bondsmen have been formally charged for the March 4 shooting of a man in a Reserve Street parking lot by Town Pump. Austin Mistretta was charged with attempted assault with a weapon and was released on bail. Brandon Wakefield was charged with deliberate homicide. Wakefield pleaded not guilty

Ravalli County ‘preying upon a segment of society,’ witness says

After Heidi Hutchison was arrested for driving under the influence, the single mom and deli manager had to pay $593 a month in pretrial supervision fees in Ravalli County — nearly double her rent. To make the pretrial payments, the Hamilton woman and her two boys skipped bowling and their Sunday

Montana AG: Helena must change federal immigration enforcement resolution or face lawsuit

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is demanding the city of Helena make changes to an immigration resolution city commissioners adopted in January within 15 days, saying it violates a 2021 law that forbids sanctuary cities in Montana, or he will sue, according to a letter he sent to Helena officials

Montana AG: Helena must change federal immigration enforcement resolution or face lawsuit

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is demanding the city of Helena make changes to an immigration resolution city commissioners adopted in January within 15 days, saying it violates a 2021 law that forbids sanctuary cities in Montana, or he will sue, according to a letter he sent to Helena officials