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Billings man admits possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute following major drug seizure in Montana

Billings, Montana - A Billings man who authorities say was transporting a large quantity of methamphetamine from Arizona into Montana has admitted to a federal...

Montana ranks among the nation’s fastest growing economies as new report highlights strong GDP growth since 2021

Helena, Montana - Montana has emerged as one of the fastest-growing state economies in the nation, according to a recent report highlighted by Governor Greg...

Montana Department of Transportation moves Batavia intersection project closer to construction with completed design

Kalispell, Montana - After years of planning, analysis, and community feedback, transportation officials have completed the design phase for a major intersection improvement project in...

Attorney General Austin Knudsen seeks dismissal of petition challenging his authority over county prosecutors

Helena, Montana - A legal dispute between Montana's attorney general and a county attorney continues to unfold as Attorney General Austin Knudsen asks the Montana...

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduces new legislation to extend major investments in national parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation

Whitefish, Montana - A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at extending and expanding one of the most significant public lands...

Billings resident receives more than a decade behind bars after trying to purchase 35 pounds of meth from courier linked to Mexican drug operation

Billings, Montana - A Billings man who attempted to purchase a large shipment of methamphetamine during a law enforcement sting operation has been sentenced...

Montana leaders push for stronger state oversight of Medicare Advantage plans to better protect seniors and consumers

Helena, Montana - Montana leaders are calling for stronger state involvement in overseeing Medicare Advantage plans, arguing that local officials should have greater authority to...

Traffic stop in Montana leads to conviction of Honduran woman on immigration related federal charges

Great Falls, Montana - A federal jury has convicted a Honduran woman on immigration-related charges after prosecutors said she illegally returned to the United States...

New bipartisan proposal would dramatically increase penalties for leaking confidential IRS taxpayer records

Helena, Montana - A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate is seeking to strengthen protections for taxpayer data by imposing much tougher penalties on...

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