Montana Crime

In the last 4 hours

Judge rejects new trial for Missoula man convicted of killing his mother in 2023 Billings Gazette, Montana23:01 13-Jul-26

In the last 6 hours

The criminal trial for Republican state Sen. Ellsworth begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know. The Montana Free Press21:06 13-Jul-26

In the last 8 hours

2 Montana women sentenced to prison for Billings carjacking homicide U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)18:13 13-Jul-26

Yesterday

Suspect arrested after fatal shooting in White Sulphur Springs Helena Independent Record, Montana17:33 13-Jul-26

In the last 7 days

UM scientists map tree and shrub height across U.S. Helena Independent Record, Montana06:17 11-Jul-26

Experience the authentic West in southeast Montana Billings Gazette, Montana06:16 10-Jul-26

Msga backs bipartisan agricultural labor reform bill Helena Independent Record, Montana06:14 10-Jul-26

District court judge blocks new Montana GOP bylaws Connecticut Post22:38 9-Jul-26

Hill County man accused of 2019 homicide on Rocky Boy's Reservation Billings Gazette, Montana22:09 9-Jul-26

Family mourns Hardin man's death at federal sentencing Billings Gazette, Montana20:58 9-Jul-26

Man accused of stealing guns from cars in East Helena neighborhood Helena Independent Record, Montana19:22 9-Jul-26

Man sentenced to 100 years for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl in Helena Valley Billings Gazette, Montana12:44 9-Jul-26

At MSU GIS Day, rural students explore mapping careers Helena Independent Record, Montana06:12 9-Jul-26

Yellowjackets earn 28 Gnac far scholar-athlete honors Billings Gazette, Montana06:11 9-Jul-26

Keister unveils nine-player volleyball class for 2026 Billings Gazette, Montana06:11 9-Jul-26

Arrest warrant issued for Helena man charged in deadly crash into East Helena home Helena Independent Record, Montana23:10 8-Jul-26

Montana Weathers murder: New details revealed in July 4th party shooting that killed boy FOX 32 Chicago19:14 8-Jul-26

Pedestrian killed on the Billings South Side identified, GoFundMe started Billings Gazette, Montana19:00 8-Jul-26

Federal judge orders immediate release of Bozeman man detained by ICE Helena Independent Record, Montana17:17 8-Jul-26

RMC Otd students mark white coat ceremonies Billings Gazette, Montana06:14 8-Jul-26

UM journalism podcast makes Apple’s ‘Best So Far’ list Helena Independent Record, Montana01:11 8-Jul-26

Gov. Gianforte announces transition at Department of Administration Helena Independent Record, Montana01:11 8-Jul-26

Governor Gianforte cuts ribbon on critical mineral mill in Radersburg Helena Independent Record, Montana01:11 8-Jul-26

Montana State named to Forbes list of America’s top colleges Helena Independent Record, Montana01:11 8-Jul-26

Man arrested in rural Prairie County facing federal fraud charges Billings Gazette, Montana20:14 7-Jul-26

Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of Montana Weathers, 10, in Gary FOX 32 Chicago19:07 7-Jul-26

In the last month

Bozeman man held near Helena airport after Gallatin County ICE operation; legal petition filed Billings Gazette, Montana22:55 6-Jul-26

Miller Creek house destroyed by malfunctioning fireworks Helena Independent Record, Montana22:17 6-Jul-26

Seeley Lake man pleads not guilty to assault that prompted SWAT standoff Helena Independent Record, Montana22:17 6-Jul-26

Former Powell County sheriff's captain and wrestling coach charged with sexual assault Helena Independent Record, Montana22:07 6-Jul-26

Billings man accused of killing pedestrian while driving under the influence on South Side Billings Gazette, Montana18:57 6-Jul-26

Western Montana online scam victim shares warning signs Billings Gazette, Montana12:43 5-Jul-26

Montana State doctoral student earns optics scholarship Helena Independent Record, Montana09:05 4-Jul-26

Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana KVIA ABC 719:15 3-Jul-26

Anaconda chip seal work to begin the week of July 6 Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 3-Jul-26

Resurfacing to begin west of Grant in Beaverhead County Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 3-Jul-26

Mdt and partners advance Montana Vision Zero goal Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 3-Jul-26

Proposed I-90 resurfacing project near Whitehall Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 3-Jul-26

Jury finds Billings memory care facility liable in Covid-era case Billings Gazette, Montana22:25 2-Jul-26

Seattle Man Who Sexually Assaulted Teen on Flight From Billings, Montana, to Seattle Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison FBI (Press Release)21:23 2-Jul-26

B-SB County Attorney: Criminal, mental health cases on rise, deputy attorneys need raises Montana Standard21:04 2-Jul-26

Busted pipe closes Yellowstone County courthouse Billings Gazette, Montana18:31 2-Jul-26

Red Lodge man sentenced to over 18 years in prison for drug, gun crimes U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:44 2-Jul-26

Closing arguments made in Covid-era Billings memory care facility case Billings Gazette, Montana04:45 2-Jul-26

Billings Rims will be closed over Independence Day weekend Billings Gazette, Montana00:01 2-Jul-26

Former Billings militia leader and Ybgr employee admits to child sex abuse Billings Gazette, Montana23:10 1-Jul-26

Butte man pleads guilty to firing shot at Missoula home Helena Independent Record, Montana19:36 1-Jul-26

Missoula man pleads no contest to rape charge Helena Independent Record, Montana19:05 1-Jul-26

Fireworks safety and wildfire planning from City Talk Helena Independent Record, Montana08:44 1-Jul-26

Msub baseball, men’s golf and softball earn Gnac academic honors Billings Gazette, Montana06:12 1-Jul-26

West Yellowstone US 191 construction to start mid-July Helena Independent Record, Montana06:11 1-Jul-26

Billings man accused of possessing, sharing child sex abuse material Billings Gazette, Montana21:33 30-Jun-26

Montana man sentenced in $182K equipment theft FreightWaves14:05 30-Jun-26

Montana ranked second most patriotic state in U.S. Billings Gazette, Montana06:16 30-Jun-26

US 2 Rose Crossing to Glacier airport project complete Helena Independent Record, Montana06:14 30-Jun-26

Proposed highway rehabilitation project near Glasgow Helena Independent Record, Montana06:14 30-Jun-26

Rocky Mountain College named a 2026-27 affordable college of distinction Billings Gazette, Montana01:10 27-Jun-26

East Helena man loses hunting license, ordered to pay over $12K for poaching elk, deer Helena Independent Record, Montana21:29 26-Jun-26

Helena man pleads guilty to pointing gun at people in parking lot Helena Independent Record, Montana19:14 26-Jun-26

Helena woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $20K from local property association Helena Independent Record, Montana18:56 26-Jun-26

Six simple ways to prepare for wildfire season Helena Independent Record, Montana06:12 26-Jun-26

Construction begins on Targhee Pass East pavement project Helena Independent Record, Montana06:12 26-Jun-26

Updated storm water management program available for public comment Helena Independent Record, Montana06:12 26-Jun-26

MSU bus tour visits southeast Montana communities Helena Independent Record, Montana06:12 26-Jun-26

Governor Gianforte announces Montana to join Great American State Fair Billings Gazette, Montana06:11 26-Jun-26

Montana Stockgrowers Foundation awards quarterly grants Billings Gazette, Montana06:11 26-Jun-26

Bertram earns CSC academic All-America baseball honor Billings Gazette, Montana06:11 26-Jun-26

Bozeman man sentenced for threatening Montana governor, U.S. Rep. Jordan Billings Gazette, Montana23:13 25-Jun-26

Former Clinton teacher pleads guilty to coercing minor into sex, child porn production Helena Independent Record, Montana20:51 25-Jun-26

Lolo man given suspended sentence for threatening anglers with gun Helena Independent Record, Montana20:30 25-Jun-26

Helena man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selling meth Helena Independent Record, Montana13:11 25-Jun-26

National Taxpayer Advocate issues midyear report to Congress Ravalli Republic06:17 25-Jun-26

Arizona man sentenced to 4 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl to Montana U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)21:52 24-Jun-26

Helena man sentenced to 40 years for threatening people with axe Helena Independent Record, Montana19:56 24-Jun-26

Three Montana women charged in Medicaid fraud cases totaling over $1.3 million Helena Independent Record, Montana13:59 24-Jun-26

Rocky football tailgate season passes on sale June 26 Billings Gazette, Montana06:36 24-Jun-26

Anaconda and Deer Lodge signal upgrades resume construction Helena Independent Record, Montana06:18 24-Jun-26

Msu Billings athletic director Mike Bazemore leaving for Alaska Billings Gazette, Montana06:16 24-Jun-26

Woman accused of embezzling over $10K from Helena-based nonprofit Helena Independent Record, Montana18:25 23-Jun-26

Trial begins in Covid-era negligent deaths case involving Canyon Creek Memory Care Billings Gazette, Montana12:57 23-Jun-26

Baskets made: NorthWestern Energy volunteers power $6,000 donation Billings Gazette, Montana09:14 23-Jun-26

Baskets made: Community effort supports $6,000 in local donations Billings Gazette, Montana09:14 23-Jun-26

Plentywood man accused of sexually abusing multiple underage girls Billings Gazette, Montana20:30 22-Jun-26

Carmel's Bar owner dies after shooting Saturday at the bar in Anaconda Helena Independent Record, Montana22:22 21-Jun-26

Grassroots policy and economic outlook at Mfbf conference Helena Independent Record, Montana06:15 21-Jun-26

Museum of the Rockies hosts Taste of the Rockies June 26 Helena Independent Record, Montana10:03 20-Jun-26

Jury finds Kalispell school district retaliated against Title IX reporting Helena Independent Record, Montana21:11 19-Jun-26

Corvallis man facing child sex abuse charges in undercover FBI operation Helena Independent Record, Montana17:48 19-Jun-26

What’s known, and unknown, about UM’s 2024 sex discrimination settlement The Montana Free Press14:45 19-Jun-26

Governor Gianforte honors veterans in Billings and Miles City Helena Independent Record, Montana06:22 19-Jun-26

Gianforte, DEQ intervene in large new load tariff case Helena Independent Record, Montana06:22 19-Jun-26

MT 200 bridges Lewistown area construction resumes Helena Independent Record, Montana06:12 19-Jun-26

Rocky Sid Brandon Stinson named Frontier Sid of the Year Billings Gazette, Montana01:11 19-Jun-26

Three motorcyclists killed in crash on Highway 12 west of Lolo Pass, arrest made Billings Gazette, Montana23:50 18-Jun-26

Man faces felony charges after Seeley Lake standoff that drew SWAT response Billings Gazette, Montana23:50 18-Jun-26

Lincoln woman accused of assaulting minor at a Stemple Pass Road party Helena Independent Record, Montana20:41 18-Jun-26

Governor's mansion donation, forest project input and Bitterroot troops Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 18-Jun-26

Conservation easement protects Garnet Mountains corridor Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 18-Jun-26

Judge rules legislative immunity does not shield Ellsworth Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 18-Jun-26

New partnership brings mental health care to Missoula camps Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 18-Jun-26

Escobar says 911 calls details 3 suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana KVIA ABC 700:44 18-Jun-26

Hamilton man accused of trying to gouge out man's eyes in bar fight Helena Independent Record, Montana23:17 17-Jun-26

East Helena man accused of selling drugs, vapes to high school students Helena Independent Record, Montana13:15 17-Jun-26

Sheriff: Statesville woman, 2 men caught in Montana while attempting to flee to Canada Statesville Record and Landmark10:30 17-Jun-26

Um and Rmef announce inaugural hunting center director Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 17-Jun-26

Gov. Gianforte announces Montana economy among fastest growing Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 17-Jun-26

Montana Historical Society plans five-day history festival in Helena Helena Independent Record, Montana06:16 17-Jun-26

Facts matter: clarifying the NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills Energy merger Billings Gazette, Montana01:10 17-Jun-26

Facts matter in the NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills Energy merger Billings Gazette, Montana01:10 17-Jun-26

Testimony begins in Kalispell case claiming retaliation for reports of hazing, assault Helena Independent Record, Montana22:13 16-Jun-26

Statesville trio found in Montana while allegedly trying to flee to Canada, sheriff says WBTV21:23 16-Jun-26

Helena man accused of having thousands of explicit images of children on phone, laptop Helena Independent Record, Montana20:56 16-Jun-26

Montana State students honored in national magazine design contest Helena Independent Record, Montana08:22 16-Jun-26

Trial begins in lawsuit over alleged Title IX retaliation by Kalispell school Billings Gazette, Montana22:03 15-Jun-26

Billings man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)21:51 15-Jun-26

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