Montana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Reports 3,300 Tips and 40+ Arrests in 2025
The Montana Department of Justice is raising alarms after receiving more than 3,300 tips regarding internet crimes against children last year. State investigators launched over 600 cases in 2025, with a specialized digital lab processing more than 300 devices to find evidence. The intensive statewide effort has already resulted in over 40 arrests as officials work to combat online exploitation.
Great Falls Shakes: Malmstrom Air Force Base Unaffected.
A quick update on the recent seismic activity in Montana. A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Great Falls yesterday afternoon, at approximately 12:41. The tremor was felt across the region, but officials at Malmstrom Air Force Base have confirmed no impact on their mission, personnel, or equipment and all operations continue uninterrupted.
Anaconda Judge Blocks Media Bid to Unseal Owl Bar Shooting Records
An Anaconda judge has denied a request from a number of Montana media organizations to unseal court records in a high-profile murder case. Six news groups sought access to documents regarding Michael Paul Brown, who is accused of killing four people at the Owl Bar last August. The judge’s ruling keeps the files private while Brown continues to undergo state mental health evaluations to determine his fitness for trial.
