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The primary question: When are conservatives not conservatives? | Roger Koopman

By now, Montana’s conservative majority ought to be getting pretty upset. Every two years, we elect a Legislature that is overwhelmingly Republican, and every Republican claims to be conservative. They wouldn’t be elected any other way. And yet, every two years, government continues to grow, becoming more bureaucratic,

Mother in Jefferson County admits to smothering 5-year-old son, records show

Mother in Jefferson County admits to smothering 5-year-old son, records show

Court records in Jefferson County report that Kathryn Lesal Garaas, 40, confessed to smothering her 5-year-old son on April 24 by using a plastic bag to cover the boy’s head. Around 1 p.m. that day, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the

Montana district court blocks law restricting voter registration hours, allows voter ID law

A Montana district court has ordered a temporary halt on a new law aimed at restricting Election Day voter registration and tightening the hours voters can register in the days leading up to it, while upholding a new voter identification law. In a 22-page order on Friday, District Court

Federal judge says PSC’s Brad Molnar can attend NorthWestern merger hearing in person

A federal judge said Monday the Montana Public Service Commission can’t prohibit Commissioner Brad Molnar from participating in the controversial NorthWestern Energy merger hearing in person. Last week on a 3-2 vote, the PSC voted to adopt a report that found Molnar had committed professional misconduct along with

The rural Montana sheriff who went to bat for one undocumented immigrant

WOLF POINT — The Roosevelt County sheriff had only met Roberto Orozco-Ramirez once. But Jason Frederick, who has served in law enforcement for 26 years and as sheriff for the last 12, also knew about his solid reputation in the community: Orozco-Ramirez was a father of four, diesel mechanic

Accused correspondents' dinner shooter pleads not guilty to all charges

(The Center Square) — The accused White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooter pleaded not guilty in federal court on Monday to all charges, including an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump. Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with an attempt to assassinate a sitting U.S. president, transmission of firearms

What to do if someone you know in Philadelphia or elsewhere is detained by ICE

What to do if someone you know in Philadelphia or elsewhere is detained by ICE

If someone you know is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, it can be incredibly challenging to find and communicate with them. For example, it can take several days just to confirm where they are. Even after locating a loved one, it is possible to lose track of