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NorthWestern Energy Honored with Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for July 2024 Missoula, Montana Windstorm Response

January 12, 2025January 10, 2025 - by Jo Dee Black, NorthWestern Energy - Leave a Comment

NorthWestern Energy was announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient. Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, the Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance …

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Federal Court Arraignments January 3, 2025

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 - by Clair J. Howard, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana - Leave a Comment

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared recently before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. …

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Mineral County Sheriff’s Office Respond to Stabbing

January 9, 2025January 8, 2025 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

On January 6, 2025, Mineral County Dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing in St. Regis. The reporting party stated that there were 3 victims with stab wounds. Upon my …

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Ideal Option to Help Thousands Make Recovery Their New Year’s Resolution

January 7, 2025January 6, 2025 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

With the start of a New Year, Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for addiction, is bracing for its busiest time of year. “Addiction doesn’t …

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Missoula Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Prison for Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl in Community

January 5, 2025January 4, 2025 - by Clair J. Howard, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana - Leave a Comment

A Missoula man who admitted to distributing pounds of methamphetamine and thousands of fentanyl pills that were shipped from Washington was sentenced today to 19 years and seven months in …

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Community Pond Program Grant Money Available

January 5, 2025January 4, 2025 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Community Pond Program grant. The …

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State Trails Advisory Committee Meets January 3rd

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

The State Trails Advisory Committee (STAC) will meet from 12 to 3 p.m. this Friday in Helena. The meeting will serve as orientation for new members and to review guidelines …

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Deer for First Time in Two South-Central Montana Hunting Districts

December 29, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected this season in a mule deer buck from hunting district (HD) 515 and a whitetail buck from HD 525, both harvested by hunters. This …

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Celebrate the New Year by Taking a Hike 

December 29, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

Kick off the New Year with a  First Day Hike  at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes across the state. …

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Deadline for 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp Contest Submissions is January 31st

December 29, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Press Release - Leave a Comment

Submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest are due by January 31st. This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program. Details on contest …