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Alleged victim takes the stand in Butte hockey coach sexual assault trial

A boy told jurors Tuesday that Jami James sexually assaulted him on two occasions when he was 8 years old and James was his youth hockey coach. The boy said one assault took place at a hotel in Butte, where a hockey camp was being held, and the other happened

What we know about the arrest of alleged Anaconda gunman Michael Brown

A shooting at an Anaconda bar on Aug. 1 left four people dead — a bartender and three patrons. The shooting suspect, Michael Brown, was arrested about 2 p.m. Aug. 8. Here is what else we know about the incident: Suspected shooter Michael Brown arrested Michael Brown, the man suspected

The Montana Bar Fairies create a Bozeman chapter to encourage impaired driving awareness

The Montana Bar Fairies create a Bozeman chapter to encourage impaired driving awareness

In 2023, there were 132 impaired-driving-related fatalities on Montana’s roads, according to the Montana Department of Transportation's. Robert “Bobby” Dewbre was among those killed when he was hit by a drunk driver while crossing the road. His death inspired grassroots action across the state and

“This is a heavy topic to digest”: HEART Initiative holds human trafficking awareness event

“This is a heavy topic to digest”: HEART Initiative holds human trafficking awareness event

“[Human trafficking is] compelling or coercing another person’s labor or services, including commercial sex acts,” said Andrew Yedinak, the supervisory agent with the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Human Trafficking Unit. “People still don’t want to admit that it exists here in Montana. Even in the smallest

MSU officials respond to President Trump’s anti-protest threats

On March 4, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social threatening severe repercussions for “illegal” campus protests. These consequences included expulsion or even arrest for American students, deportation for international students and funding cuts for universities that participate in or allow these alleged “illegal protests.” According to the Guardian, this

Timely warning prompts police investigations, University sanctions may follow

Timely warning prompts police investigations, University sanctions may follow

MSU has received multiple reports of alleged drugging incidents, prompting the distribution of a timely warning message to the campus community on March 6. This alert referred to incidents that occurred at social gatherings in residence halls and fraternity and sorority life events. MSU issued the warning in compliance with

See how transgender-related bills have moved through the 2025 Montana Legislative session

The Lee Enterprises Montana State News Bureau is closely following major bills moving through the 2025 Montana Legislature. Lawmakers have heard a significant number of proposals that would impact the rights of trans people in daily life. Find the Montana State News Bureau's latest coverage on the property