MISSOULA – A 21 year old Missoula man pleaded not guilty to killing his mother who was found fatally stabbed over the weekend in a South Avenue home. A Missoula District Court judge set bond at $2 million Tuesday for Miles Otis Miller, who police say called 911 Saturday reporting his mother, Teri Miller,68, was … Read more
BUTTE – What is believed to be a human jawbone was found in the alley behind West Quartz Street in Butte. A resident stumbled upon the bone and reported it to Butte Police on May 10. Specially-trained K-9 officers from Helena and Bozeman searched the area thoroughly and found no other remains. Police believe the … Read more
Yellowstone National Park rangers responded to an incident on Saturday night [May 13], that led to the discovery of a dead woman in a vehicle. A National Park Service press release states that the vehicle had reportedly been driven into a snowbank on Craig Pass near Old Faithful. A man standing outside the wrecked vehicle … Read more
The need for affordable housing in Montana is taking center stage this week at a conference in Helena. About 270 people are registered to take part in the annual Montana Housing Partnership Conference. This is the first time since 2019 that the event is being held in person. The conference will continue at the Delta … Read more
Helena’s Transportation Systems Department announced plans to open an application period for its spring and summer 2023 sidewalk improvement loan program Tuesday. According to a city news release sent Friday, applications can be submitted using a new online form starting today, at helenamt.gov. “The sidewalk improvement program helps property owners add sidewalks where missing or … Read more
HELENA – The Montana Department of Justice hosted a Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda, honoring Montana law enforcement for their service. Officers, friends, family, and members of the community gathered at the state capital on Monday for the Peace Officers Memorial Day event. May 15th was proclaimed as Peace Officers … Read more
Where’s there’s smoke, this time there will not be fire. Helena Fire Department officials said Monday crews will be training in vacant structures on Carroll College’s campus near North Benton and North Park avenues and emergency vehicles will be seen in the area for the next two weeks. Chief Jon Campbell said in an email … Read more
BILLINGS – A drunk drving incident in which an uninsured 28-year-old man crashed into the Billings Public Library last week is now going to cost the city more than a $100,000. Officials said they’re stuck paying for repairs after the motorist allegedly drove his van up a curb and between two beams, before slamming into … Read more
BOZEMAN – A second lawsuit has been filed against Dave’s Sushi, claiming negligence. The restaurant has been closed for several weeks, after 30 people reportedly fell ill when they ate there last month, according to the health department. Now, a Bozeman man who, according to the lawsuit, ate lunch at Dave’s Sushi on April 17, … Read more
It’s that time of year when Carroll College students celebrate their accomplishments with a graduation ceremony and begin their careers with a toss of a cap. Carroll College held its class of 2023 commencement ceremony on Saturday where hundreds of students, friends, and family gathered in Nelson Stadium. Carroll College had a total of 313 … Read more