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Man arrested for 1990-murders of Missoula nursing home residents

Man arrested for 1990-murders of Missoula nursing home residents

MISSOULA, Mont. – Missoula County authorities arrested a suspect connected to the 1990 murder of two elderly women who were living in a nursing home. Law enforcement identified Nickie Dean Gardiner as the suspect and charged him with two counts of homicide. They used improved forensic DNA methods to identify him

Big Sky-area crash on MT-64 leaves New Mexico motorcyclist dead

Big Sky-area crash on MT-64 leaves New Mexico motorcyclist dead

UPDATE: June 9 at 11:38 a.m. The motorcyclist who died in a crash near the intersection of Lone Mountain Trail and Lone Mountain Ranch Road in Big Sky on Saturday was identified as 37-year-old Mary Medford, according to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office (GCSO)

Gallatin County attorney asks Montana court to keep case moving

Gallatin County attorney asks Montana court to keep case moving

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell filed a reply on June 8, 2026, in her case against Attorney General Austin Knudsen after the Montana Supreme Court ordered another round of briefing. In that reply, Cromwell asked the court to let her claims continue. The filing, prepared by attorney Raph

Anaconda grieves loss of community's treasured twice-weekly newspaper

The community of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County grieved Monday after learning its steadfast twice-weekly newspaper had abruptly closed after more than five decades. A sign on the Main Street door of The Anaconda Leader announced the shuttering. “We deeply regret to inform our customers and readers that The Anaconda

Montana business data shows openings still outpacing closures

Montana business data shows openings still outpacing closures

MONTANA — Empty storefronts can stand out in downtowns across the state, but business leaders said they did not show the full picture. State labor data showed more Montana businesses were still opening than closing, even as some owners faced pressure from rising costs and staffing problems. According to the Montana

Montanans encouraged to protect their health for Wildfire Smoke Ready Week

Montanans encouraged to protect their health for Wildfire Smoke Ready Week

MISSOULA, Mont. – Montana Wildfire Smoke Ready Week has been established to encourage Montanans to protect their health and prepare their homes before smoke arrives. In the week of June 7-12, Smoke Ready Week aims to raise awareness for Montanans impacted by wildfire smoke with events across the state to

Anglers are reminded to keep small walleye caught at Canyon Ferry

Anglers are reminded to keep small walleye caught at Canyon Ferry

HELENA, Mont. – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and Walleyes Unlimited of Montana asked walleye anglers to keep more of the smaller fish they catch on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. On Canyon Ferry, anglers are allowed to catch 10 fish daily, with one fish over 15 inches. The possession limit is