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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

Flathead County crash on Highway 93 leaves 18-year-old deceased

Flathead County crash on Highway 93 leaves 18-year-old deceased

FLATHEAD COUNTY, Mont. — The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) reported two-vehicle crash on Highway 93 South at Angel Point left an 18-year-old dead at 7:20 p.m. on April 1, 2026. According to the report, one vehicle was heading north on U.S. 93 while the other

Butte Rescue Mission opens Center of Hope before Easter

Butte Rescue Mission opens Center of Hope before Easter

Butte, Mont. — The Butte Rescue Mission opened its new Center of Hope this week just before Easter, expanding how the homeless shelter serves people in need. The new building marks the end of a $2.5 million project that turned an empty warehouse on the Rescue Mission's campus

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

The Montana Department of Transportation said Thompson Pass was now open for the season and warned drivers about a lower speed limit through a repaired stretch. In a Facebook post, MDT said the speed limit dropped to 35 mph in the area where crews worked on road damage tied to

Kalispell rally backs Sheriff Brian Heino after endorsement split

Kalispell rally backs Sheriff Brian Heino after endorsement split

KALISPELL, Mont. — Supporters gathered in downtown Kalispell as Sheriff Brian Heino pushed back after the local Republican Party chose not to endorse him in the Flathead County sheriff's race. The rally started at 5:30 p.m. and drew many people backing Heino as election season moved closer.

Clute’s Landing boat launch closes April 6

Clute’s Landing boat launch closes April 6

McAllister, Mont. — Clute’s Landing will be closed starting April 6, 2026, according to a Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas Facebook post. The BLM will repair the boat launch area during a planned two-week closure. The lower access road, lower parking lot and boat launch will be closed.

Montana lawmakers ask in new survey where transit is missing and who needs it

Montana lawmakers ask in new survey where transit is missing and who needs it

Montana — A new statewide survey asked Montanans to share where public transportation is falling short and whether passenger rail should return to southern Montana. The survey was part of an interim legislative study on mobility across Montana. It asked people how they travel now, where service is missing and what