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Grizzly Bear Euthanized Due to Cattle Depredation in Teton County

Grizzly Bear Euthanized Due to Cattle Depredation in Teton County

On Monday, March 25th, a grizzly bear was put down after attacking cattle on private land near the Rocky Mountain Front. The bear had been captured and fitted with a radio collar by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks earlier in the month. At that time, the U.S. Fish &

Montana’s Charitable Food System is Meeting a Rising Need

Montana’s Charitable Food System is Meeting a Rising Need

All across Montana, hundreds of food banks, food pantries, schools, shelters, tribal programs, and other community organizations are stepping up with creative responses to a widespread rise in food insecurity. “It’s a trend we’re tracking throughout the state-even with COVID behind us, demand for charitable food support

U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich and Billings Police Department Issue Warning About Pink Fentanyl

U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich and Billings Police Department Issue Warning About Pink Fentanyl

U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, for the District of Montana, and Billings Police Chief Rich St. John issued a warning to the public on Tuesday, March 19th about the appearance in the community of pink fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is more potent than morphine and heroin. Law enforcement is

Attorney General Knudsen Urges Biden Administration to Stop Iran’s Access to Money Funding Terrorism

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 11 other state attorneys general have written a letter to President Biden, urging him to stop providing Iran with access to funds that are supporting terrorism. The letter highlights their concerns with the sanctions waiver issued by the president in November, which gave Iran

MHP Accepting Submissions For 2024 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest

MHP Accepting Submissions For 2024 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced on March 13th, that submissions are now open for the 2024 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. This competition invites elementary school students across Montana to create artwork to show their gratitude for law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day

Attorney General Knudsen Demands Answers From Wells Fargo for Debanking Practices

A coalition of 16 attorneys general, led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, has written to Wells Fargo's CEO, Charles Scharf, demanding answers regarding the bank's debanking policies. These policies seem to be aligned with the Biden administration's agenda. The attorneys general are concerned

Lewis and Clark County Begins Bridge Replacement on Little Prickly Pear Road

Lewis and Clark County Begins Bridge Replacement on Little Prickly Pear Road

Helena, MT – Lewis and Clark County Road and Bridge Department will begin a bridge replacement project on Little Prickly Pear Road on Monday, March 25, 2024. The bridge is located approximately seven miles from MT Hwy 279 (Lincoln Road). A detour route will be in place around the construction site