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Obituary of Shirley Stender

Obituary of Shirley Stender

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, we said our final goodbyes to our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and good friend, Shirley Stender. Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home. Born August 27, 1936, in Miles City to Adolph and Hilda (Ketterling) Neiffer, Shirley attended the local schools, graduating from

Obituary of Gary Eugene Dodge

Obituary of Gary Eugene Dodge

Gary Eugene Dodge, age 24, died the morning of Friday, March 7, 2025, at his family home in Great Falls, MT, following a valiant struggle with a difficult and lengthy illness. Though brief, his life had a significant impact for good on those around him; he was a blessing to

Obituary of John Raymond Poythress

Obituary of John Raymond Poythress

John Raymond Poythress (November 6, 1958 – April 7, 2025) John Raymond (Ray) Poythress, 66, passed away on April 7, 2025, due to complications from pneumonia. Born in San Antonio, Texas on November 6, 1958, John and his family moved to Great Falls, MT at the age or 3 where he

Helena Real Estate Agent and Property Manager Sentenced for Failing to Provide Lead-Based Paint Disclosures

Helena Real Estate Agent and Property Manager Sentenced for Failing to Provide Lead-Based Paint Disclosures

A Helena real estate agent and property manager has been sentenced for failing to provide lead-based paint disclosures as mandated for veterans residing in housing at Fort Harrison in Helena. This negligence led to the exposure of veterans and their families to significant levels of lead. On the previous

Two Individuals Arraigned on Immigration Charges

Two Individuals Arraigned on Immigration Charges

Two individuals accused of harboring illegal aliens and re-entering the United States appeared for arraignment this week, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Kristin Louise Mitchell, also known as Kristin Louise Short, 41, from Shelby, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging her with attempted harboring of illegal

Crime Report From April 6th - April 12th

Crime Report From April 6th - April 12th

Great Falls Police crime data report from April 6th - April 12th includes 70 records. 5 - Aggravated Assault 13 - All Other Larceny 1 - Arson 2 - Burglary/Breaking & Entering 2 - Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud 13 - Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 6 - Disorderly Conduct 2 - Driving Under the Influence 1

Bozeman Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison on Drug Charges

Bozeman Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison on Drug Charges

A Bozeman man who possessed methamphetamine and fentanyl was sentenced today to 120 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Rene Montenegro-Virrey, 51, pleaded guilty in December 2024 to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. U.S.