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Montana board withdraws Laurel mental health hospital public hearing notice

Montana board withdraws Laurel mental health hospital public hearing notice

The Montana Board of Investments has withdrawn a planned public hearing in Yellowstone County over the forensic mental health hospital planned for Laurel. The board's announcement came Yellowstone County’s government asserted that the state body didn’t follow proper procedure in its zoning change notice. During a

Gallatin County Dispute Over ICE Records Policy Faces April 6th Deadline

Gallatin County Dispute Over ICE Records Policy Faces April 6th Deadline

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A dispute in Bozeman over whether ICE agents should be treated as law enforcement under Montana law has moved closer to an April 6 deadline. Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell released a statement on Thursday night in response to a request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

ICE clash: AG Austin Knudsen, County Attorney Audrey Cromwell spar over immigration information

ICE clash: AG Austin Knudsen, County Attorney Audrey Cromwell spar over immigration information

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is demanding Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell rescind a policy he claims refuses to recognize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a criminal justice agency. Cromwell says no such policy exists. Knudsen’s office counters it is Cromwell’s call whether to prevent

Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon

Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon

Cuban authorities began to free prisoners on Friday after announcing the country would pardon 2,010 inmates, the second release in less than a month as it faces heightened US pressure. More than 20 inmates came out of La Lima penitentiary in east Havana, holding their release papers, crying and

Butte-Silver Bow police tap veteran cop as new undersheriff

There’s a new undersheriff in town. Jeff Williams, a 30-year veteran with Butte-Silver Law Enforcement, took the helm on April 1, replacing Mark St. Pierre, who retired on Dec. 4, 2025. Williams, 52, joined the police force on Jan. 8, 1996, and rose through the ranks. Starting

Butte police blotter: Broken window, outstayed welcome, dribbling duo, DUI, dumpster diving

Bad decision Just after 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jon D. Stolp, 61, of Kalispell had outstayed his welcome at Safeway, 310 W. Front St., and police were called. Stolp was told by officers to leave, and he did, but a short while later, he decided to return. That decision

Trump seeks $152 mn to revive Alcatraz as federal prison

Trump seeks $152 mn to revive Alcatraz as federal prison

US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday for $152 million to begin rebuilding the notorious Alcatraz prison, pressing ahead with his vision to return the former island lockup to active use. The funding request, included in the White House's proposed 2027 budget, would cover the first year