Fraud in Montana is evolving rapidly—and state officials warn that artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing and harder to detect than ever before. On a recent episode of Voices of Montana, State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Jim Brown said fraud investigations and prosecutions have surged 80% during his first 15 months in office, underscoring what he
A Frozen Crime Scene: The Predator’s Calling Card Visitors strolling through the Hall of Horns and Teeth at the Museum of the Rockies often pause at a duck-billed dinosaur skull that seems, at first glance, simply impressive in its size. But a closer look reveals a startling secret: a single, broken tooth embedded deep in the fossilized face. This “violent
A proposed ballot initiative in Oregon is drawing national concern from conservation leaders who say it could fundamentally change how wildlife is managed in the United States. During a recent episode of Voices of Montana, filmmaker Tom Opre joined policy leaders from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) to discuss Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), also known as the PEACE Act. The
Rams dethrone Beavers BILLINGS — It was a tough Saturday for teams seeking three-peats at the State A Basketball Tournament in Great Falls. In the boys matchup, two-time defending state champion Dillon ran into a buzzsaw as Billings Central rolled to a 70-48 win over the Beavers. Toby Stewart rode five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 23 points. Stewart
GLENDIVE — Montanans who grow, process, sell and serve food are being invited to help shape a new statewide initiative aimed at increasing the amount of locally produced food consumed in Montana. Robin Kelson, executive director of Abundant Montana, says the effort is called “33 by 33 for Montana.” The goal is to have 33% of the food consumed in