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Missoula man arrested after federal drug distribution complaint

Missoula man arrested after federal drug distribution complaint

MISSOULA, Montana — An official announcement from the FBI Billings Division, Missoula Resident Agency and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana said a Missoula man was arrested under a federal criminal complaint. Cupid Lamar Drakeford was charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and

Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte announces closure

Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte announces closure

Article updated on April 24, 1:06 p.m. to include a statement from Jerry Tam. BUTTE, Mont. – Pekin Noodle Parlor, considered the longest consecutively operated family-run Chinese restaurant in America, is going out of business. The historic Butte-based noodle shop announced its closure on Facebook on Thursday.

Missoula towing business says rising gas prices are changing costs

Missoula towing business says rising gas prices are changing costs

MISSOULA, Mont. — Rising fuel prices are hitting more than drivers at the pump in Missoula. Local businesses that rely on fuel every day said the added cost was changing how they handled daily operations. NonStop Local heard from people in the community who commute and drive long distances, and now

Barcode Error Found On Thousands Of Montana Election Ballots Ahead Of May Mailout

Barcode Error Found On Thousands Of Montana Election Ballots Ahead Of May Mailout

Bozeman, Mont. — Gallatin County election workers have spent the last few days correcting a barcode misprint on thousands of ballots ahead of early May mailing deadlines. Gallatin County Election Officials say the problem affected ballot return envelopes for the upcoming primary and school and special district elections. Eric Semerad, the

Montana DOC finishes 600 inmate transfer to Mississippi prison

Montana DOC finishes 600 inmate transfer to Mississippi prison

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) announced it had finished moving all 600 of its out-of-state inmates to the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Mississippi. The department confirmed the last of three transports was completed on Wednesday. Before the move, 360 Montana inmates were housed at

Browning man sentenced to more than 15 years for assaults and sexual abuse

Browning man sentenced to more than 15 years for assaults and sexual abuse

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported that a Browning man was sentenced on April 23, 2026, to 188 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release after convictions in two assault cases and a sexual abuse case. Kevin James Trombley, 28, was found guilty

Cashless fee kiosks added at Missouri River Breaks campgrounds

Cashless fee kiosks added at Missouri River Breaks campgrounds

FORT BENTON, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced visitors can now pay camping and recreation fees by card at three Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument campgrounds. The new electronic kiosks were installed at Coal Banks Landing, Judith Landing and James Kipp campgrounds. Campers can use the touchscreen,