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Second Dillon man arrested, charged for D.C. riot conduct

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A 32-year-old Dillon man was arrested Saturday at a New York airport by federal agents for allegedly assaulting officers, obstructing justice and other crimes related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots.

Gianforte Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Vaccine Passports

HELENA – Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order April 13 prohibiting the state-sponsored development and required use of so-called vaccine passports in Montana. 

Preservation

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The Virginia City Preservation Alliance recently received from the Montana History Foundation a grant of $4,500 for a building conditions assessment and feasibility study of the Robber’s Roost and Linderman Cabin Property. The foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $128,700. Courtesy photo

Lawyers lining up to help county attorney’s office

A Ravalli County prosecutor will fill in at the Beaverhead County Attorney’s office while officials work to fill the vacant deputy county attorney position.

Beaverhead County dispatchers recognized for public safety

Beaverhead County’s 911 dispatchers were recognized Monday for their work protecting public safety – the public itself and peace officers in the line of duty.

Police News

April 1

S&R News

On Wednesday, April 7th, the Beaverhead Search and Rescue held its monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Commander Lawrence Morrisroe at 7 p.m. There were 19 members who attended in person and 6 that participated by zoom.

Road Report

Beaverhead County road work for the week of April 4-10:

Sheriff News

April 1

Marijuana bills advance, state budget clears senate

The state budget is on the move again in the Montana Legislature after the Senate passed in on a 33-17 vote Thursday, making few changes and defeating an attempt to end Medicaid expansion in the process.