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Montana Woman Gets 100 Years, Killed Man In Custody Dispute
A western Montana woman has been sentenced to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend, with whom she had an ongoing custody dispute.
Missoula Felon Poses With Gun on Facebook, Gets a Year in Prison
A convicted felon has been sentenced to a year in federal prison after his probation officer saw a picture of him holding guns on a sporting goods company's Facebook page.
Bullock to Enter Montana Senate Race
The Associated Press reports that Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will try to unseat first-term Republican Sen. Steve Daines, a senior adviser said Monday, giving Democrats a boost in their effort to take control of the Senate in November.
Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Killing 12-Year-Old Nephew
A 14-year-old Montana boy has pleaded not guilty to beating and torturing his 12-year-old nephew to death in West Yellowstone.
Former Foster Care Worker Sentenced for Hitting Child
A former employee of an emergency foster care program in Great Falls has been given a deferred sentence after hitting a 7-year-old girl in her care in January 2019.
Montana Lottery Approves Sports Bets to be Offered
The Montana Lottery Commission has approved the types of bets that will be available when legal wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events begins.
Florida Man Arrested in Montana After 78 pounds of Were Meth Found in His Rental Car
A 29-year-old Florida man who was pulled over in a speed stop on a Montana interstate faces a federal drug charge after authorities say a trooper found 78 pounds of methamphetamine in his rental vehicle.
Ex-Carnival Worker Convicted of Sexual Assault at Montana State Fair
A former carnival worker has been convicted of sexually assaulting four people during the Montana State Fair, including a young girl and an off-duty detective.
Billings Man Pleads Guilty to Beheading Winning Casino Patron
One of two men accused of decapitating a winning casino patron in 2017 in Billings has pleaded guilty to the deliberate homicide of Myron Knight in 2017.
Former Browning Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Abuse Against Children
Stanley Patrick Weber, a former Indian Health Services pediatrician, was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences for aggravated sexual abuse charges.
Former Evergreen Firefighter Files Discrimination Complaint After Alleged Firing Over Social Media Posts
A former Evergreen firefighter has filed a complaint with the Montana Human Rights Network, saying she was a victim of discrimination and was wrongfully terminated. The Flathead Beacon reported that Presley Pritchard says other Evergreen Fire Rescue employees harassed her about photos she shared on social media.
Man Dies after Fight at Poverello Center
A 45-year-old man who fought with another man at a Missoula homeless shelter has died of his injuries.