State News
Convicted felon from Billings sentenced to more than three years in prison for unlawful firearm possession
Billings, Montana -Â A 65-year-old Billings man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after authorities found a firearm inside a...
Hamilton and Frenchtown men receive federal prison sentences for trafficking methamphetamine in Missoula area
Missoula, Montana -Â Two western Montana men have been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to methamphetamine trafficking offenses connected to a larger drug operation...
Billings man gets 14 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and cocaine while on supervised release
Billings, Montana -Â A Billings man described by authorities as a main figure in a drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to more than 14...
Gov. Greg Gianforte opens fifth annual Youth Hunting Story Contest for young Montana hunters
Helena, Montana - Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the start of the fifth annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, giving young hunters across the...
Montana unemployment holds steady at 3.2 percent in August and remains below the national rate
Helena, Montana -Â Montana's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2 percent in August 2026, keeping the state below the national rate as employment increased slightly...
Heavy rainfall raises flash flooding concerns across south central and southeastern Montana
Billings, Montana -Â Heavy rainfall is creating an increased threat of flash flooding across parts of Montana, with some locations expected to receive several inches...
Hamilton man with multiple felony convictions sentenced to prison after authorities discovered 10 firearms and ammunition inside his home
Hamilton, Montana -Â A Hamilton man with multiple previous felony convictions has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after a jury found him...
Interstate 15 Spring Creek Interchange to close for three days as crews complete drainage improvements near Exit 219
Helena, Montana -Â Drivers traveling along Interstate 15 in Montana should prepare for a temporary interchange closure and continued traffic changes as crews move forward...
Two Bozeman men sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine from Las Vegas into Montana
Missoula, Montana -Â Two Bozeman men accused of transporting methamphetamine from Las Vegas into Montana have been sentenced to federal prison, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark...