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Student's 'Bathroom Tattoo' Sparks Concern in Montana Town

The incident at Custer County District High School has prompted a police investigation and raised medical risks of unregulated tattooing.

Philipsburg Man Arrested for DUI While Paying Open Container Fine

Authorities say the suspect was intoxicated when he arrived at the sheriff's office to settle a prior citation.

Missoula Man Faces $1 Million Bond After High-Speed Chase

Suspect Vincent Garbe accused of violating protection order, stealing vehicle, and leading police on dangerous pursuit

Darby, Montana Marshal's Office Offers Valentine's Day 'Ex-Warrant' Special

The small town's law enforcement agency is encouraging residents to turn in their ex-partners with outstanding warrants.

Billings Sued After Trainee Cop's Distracted Driving Crash

City faces lawsuit following 2024 incident where officer was looking at computer instead of road

Yellowstone County names deputy in Blue Creek Road shooting

Deputy on administrative leave during internal review of incident

Police Search for Armed and Dangerous Homicide Suspect in Montana

Alfred Joseph Smith and Natasha Siliezar are wanted in connection with a recent murder in Cut Bank, Montana.

High-speed pursuit ends in Helena, suspect in custody

A stolen car chase led to an attempted kidnapping and a high-speed chase through the city.

Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect After Philipsburg Incident

DCI investigating after suspect threatened bar patrons and pointed gun at officer

Man Killed After Threatening Bar Patrons with Gun in Phillipsburg

The incident occurred on Super Bowl Sunday near the small Montana town.