MISSOULA — A jail diversion program in Ravalli County upends important values of the justice system by forcing defendants to pay hundreds of dollars a month in fees before they’re ever found guilty, lawyers alleged Monday in federal court. In the class ac... See more
Prepare for high winds, say NorthWestern Energy, NWS The U.S. Weather Service is forecasting strong winds throughout several areas of Montana this weekend, and in a news release, NorthWestern Energy reminded customers to stay safe and prepare for the stor... See more
With endorsements already stacked high, Republican and former U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme filed for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election on Wednesday, the day filing closed. In move that surprised even some political insiders, presumed Republican ... See more
Montanans love living in the “406,” but Montana could run out of 406 phone numbers by 2033. It’s not because all the numbers will be in use by far. Still, the clock is ticking on assigning a new second area code, and there’s no question Montanans have pri... See more
A ballot initiative protecting Montanans’ right to petition to enact laws can proceed, contrary to a finding from Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the Montana Supreme Court said. In a recent 5-2 opinion, the state Supreme Court said the ideas offered in B... See more
