Montana officials say a botched fugitive transport, in which a murder suspect escaped, has them rethinking the capabilities of private prisoner transfer services. Chadwick Shane Mobley, who was en route to Missoula from Lincoln County on Sunday slipped out of his handcuffs at the Plains Town Pump and evaded law enforcement for nearly two days … Read more
A video surfaced on social media of a Montana State student being handcuffed by police. According to Bozeman Police, an MSU officer stopped the cyclist for running a stop sign and as the situation appeared to escalate they called for assistance from the Bozeman Police. The video appears to show police and the cyclist arguing, … Read more
KALISPELL – A five-day jury trial started Monday in Flathead County District Court for the man accused of killing an employee at a Kalispell fitness center in 2021. Jonathon Douglas Shaw is charged with fatally shooting Matthew Hurley, after he confronted the suspect who was living at the Fuel Fitness parking lot on U.S. Highway … Read more
HELENA – People can ‘take their shot’ at an online Statewide Shooting Range Development Public Survey. Montana FWP posted a survey on its website, seeking public input on how to develop new shooting and archery ranges throughout the state in the future. The Montana FWP said the feedback will help gauge where people’s interests lie. … Read more
HELENA – More legal troubles for Montana Sen. Jason Ellsworth, this time involving domestic abuse allegations, appear to be resolved. The Republican Senate President said in a statement Tuesday that his ex-fiance has agreed to withdraw a restraining order filed in Lewis and Clark County accusing him of physically assaulting her during their six-year relationship. … Read more
FLORENCE, Mont. – Search efforts continued Monday for a woman who went missing after a boating accident on the Bitterroot River over the weekend [July 8th]. According to the Ravalli County Sheriff’s office, a 26-year-old from out of town was kayaking when her watercraft overturned in a log jam near the Poker Joe Fishing Access … Read more
A 33-year-old Helena man is facing several felony charges after authorities said he was found unresponsive behind the wheel of a car with a child trying to wake him up. Helena police found the man in the 1700 block of Lockey Avenue parked on the side of the road Sunday [July 9] and said naloxone … Read more
Helena, Mont. – Purple will be the color du jour at the Last Chance Stampede and Fair in Helena on July 28, as part of the Man Up Crusade to stop domestic violence. Fans are asked to wear purple to the rodeo on that night, to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. Proceeds … Read more
HELENA – Montana’s Commissioner of Labor and Industry is stepping down following an alleged DUI in Missoula. According to a statement, “Commissioner Laurie Esau [ee-saw] offered her resignation to governor Greg Gianforte Monday, effective immediately. DLI Chief of Staff John Elizandro will serve as acting commissioner, the statement noted. On the Missoula County jail roster … Read more
Carroll College will soon have a new look. Officials said Monday that beginning this week they will “transform” the southwest corner of campus into a welcoming gateway, while also providing an attractive entrance to the city from the westside of town. The project aims to create an inviting landscape and green space for both Carroll … Read more