BILLINGS, Montana, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Big Timber man sentenced to 3 years in prison on drug charges A Big Timber man who possessed methamphetamine was sentenced today to 36 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. James Karl Ellis, 38, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Dis  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release: * * * GREAT FALLS - A Billings woman accused trafficking methamphetamine admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Raven Michelle Volkomener, 43, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Volkomener faces a mandatory minimum 10 years to life imprisonment, a $10,000,000 fine, and at least 5 years of supervised r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Colleagues Urge DOL to Support American Workers & Retirees * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines and his colleagues sent a letter today to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) urging Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to expeditiously implement President Trump's recent Executive Order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for Main Street America and retirees with a 401(k) def  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Former U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer sentenced for fraud MISSOULA - A Thompson Falls man who falsified time and attendance records was sentenced today to 5 years of probation, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $13,923.77. Nathan J. Snead, 48, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to theft o  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Helena man sentenced to over 10 years in prison on drug charges GREAT FALLS - A Helena man who trafficked methamphetamine and fentanyl was sentenced today to 148 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. David Alan Moorse, 39, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to possession with intent to distribut  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Estes Joins Montana Talks with Aaron Flint * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the Western Congressional Caucus, joined Montana Talks with Aaron Flint to discuss the Caucus's time in Montana, the secured provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill, the achievement of removing the lesser prairie-chicken from the Endangered Species Act, and more. Read a transcript below. Listen to   more

BILLINGS, Montana, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Livingston man sentenced to 2 years in prison on drug charges BILLINGS - A Livingston man who trafficked methamphetamine was sentenced today to 24 months in prison to be followed by 4 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Kyle Richard Lewellen, 43, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to conspiracy to possess with intent to distri  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Applauds Interior Announcement to Expand Hunting and Fishing Access at Refuges and Hatcheries * The Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday that it will expand hunting and sport fishing opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System. The expansion creates 42 new op  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Idaho Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Idaho to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning July 29. The declaration   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (TNSFR) -- The University of North Dakota intends to repatriate three cultural items to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana. The artifacts, which include a buckskin vest, a pair of moccasins, and a quiver and bow case, were found to be culturally affiliated with the tribe. The university is proceeding with the repatriation in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items were acquired by the university from an unknown sourc  more