Montana State

Laurel, MT

Columbus, OH

Montana Free Press

Susie Hedalen has secured a spot in the general election as the Republican contender for Montana superintendent of public instruction, defeating Sharyl Allen with 62% of the statewide vote in unofficial results posted by the secretary of state’s office. Hedalen, who currently serves as superintendent for the Townsend Public...

Susie Hedalen claims victory in Republican superintendent primary

New Jersey State

Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Gianforte and Democratic challenger Ryan Busse both bested opponents in their party’s respective primaries Tuesday, setting up November’s general election contest for the Montana governor’s seat. With roughly 52% of votes counted shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Gianforte led his Republican opponent...

Gianforte, Busse to square off for governor’s seat

Coffee County, GA

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Newark, NJ

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Pennsylvania State

WEST GLACIER — A 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman drowned after being swept over a waterfall on the east side of Glacier National Park, park officials said. The woman fell into the water above St. Mary Falls at around 5:20 p.m. Sunday. She was washed over the 35-foot (11-meter) tall waterfall and trapped under water for several minutes, the park said in a statement.

Pennsylvania woman drowns after being swept over waterfall in Glacier National Park

The office of Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Thursday that Chris Dorrington, a longtime state official who has led the Montana Department of Environmental Quality since 2021, will be taking the helm at the Montana Department of Transportation. DEQ, which among other duties regulates water quality, mining and some aspects of...

State environmental quality director appointed to lead highway department

Bozeman, MT

WILSALL — In a pasture thick with yarrow, sagebrush and wheatgrass, Montana Audubon’s Peter Dudley scribbled all the plant species he could identify onto his data sheet. It was just before 5:30 a.m., and the grassland had a dull orange tinge as the sun rose over the Crazy Mountains. Dudley was about to start his mid-June bird survey on North Bridger Bison’s ranch, about 45 minutes outside Bozeman.

‘How do we keep this around?’

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Gallatin Gateway, MT

Doug Rand is a lucky man. The 84-year-old Gallatin Gateway resident is a former assistant professor at Montana State University and lives in a home he designed and built himself over more than 50 years. Rand’s home, a storybook creation with twisting metalwork, multiple interconnected split levels, a whimsical ship’s...

Tale of a changing West

Helena, MT

“Helena This Week” is reported and written By JoVonne Wagner. Send your Helena news and tips to jwagner@montanafreepress.org. Real estate experts say that Helena’s housing market shows signs of stabilizing this spring but still faces challenges. The Helena Association of Realtors maintains housing market statistics for Helena, Lewis...

Helena’s real estate market still up, but cooling

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Missoula, MT

Montana Free Press today announced the inaugural Free Press Fest, a two-day event taking place September 5-7, 2024, at the University of Montana. The festival aims to promote civic engagement, celebrate the state’s rich culture, and advance conversations around issues that matter to Montanans. Presented by the nonprofit, nonpartisan,...

MTFP to present inaugural Free Press Fest

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

RINGTOWN – A dispute over a guest invited to a child’s birthday party turned physical...
The post Court Docs: Gunfire sparked by fight over child’s birthday party guest first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Court Docs: Gunfire sparked by fight over child’s birthday party guest

Park City, MT

Billings, MT

Edgar, MT

Molt, MT

Joliet, MT

Acton, MT

Fromberg, MT

Pryor, MT

NewsBreak

Molnar wins GOP primary for Public Service Commission, Welborn leads in District 3 race

Two Republican state senators — Brad Molnar of Laurel and Jeff Welborn of Dillon — are positioned to win primary elections for open seats on Montana’s...

Molnar wins GOP primary for Public Service Commission, Welborn leads in District 3 race

Comments / 0