Counties are jailing mental health patients they’re not equipped to handle when the Montana State Hospital is at capacity.

At 6 p.m. Friday, Lari D. Todd, 55, of Butte was allegedly involved in a disturbance at a residence in the 2100 block of Walnut Street. Todd reportedly damaged the inside of the residence. She also ...

A woman who went on an alleged “spending spree” after mistakenly receiving $158,000 in a bank transfer error has no right to ...

The woman who mistakenly received $158,000 and went on an alleged spending spree could be prosecuted for theft.

Governor Greg Gianforte and others gathered in Deer Lodge to mark the beginning of a significant expansion project at the ...

Gov. Gianforte signed House Bill 817 that will build 117 more beds as part of $211 million in improvements to Montana State Prison.

The expedited construction project was funded by $156 million from House Bill 817 in the 2023 state legislature, and will increase prison capacity by 117, with much improved conditions for inmates and ...

In a letter from last week, the Gallatin County Commission voiced its willingness to entertain negotiations with ICE, so long as several stipulations are met.

Gov. Gianforte signed House Bill 817 that brings $211 million in improvements to Montana State Prison, including replacing three of the four low-security housing units.