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Canadian man claims in Dillon court he’s being framed by president

A Canadian man accused of burglary, assault with a weapon and other charges claimed the federal government is trying to frame him in District Court Tuesday. Dustan Leandre Curtis, 28,

New faces in the classroom at School District #10

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At an early age, Alison Curnow understood that her path in life would take her to a career in education. And Dillon Elementary School District #10’s newest kindergarten teacher is

Animal shelter success hinges on new board

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a multi-part series of stories about the Beaverhead Animal Shelter’s operations and finances. The Beaverhead Animal Shelter works with city and county officials

Montana college officials plan to create common application

BOZEMAN, Sept. 12 (AP) – Montana university leaders have moved forward with creating one application to streamline admissions for all colleges and universities statewide. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that

Shelter options for debt relief

The Beaverhead Animal Shelter’s new board of directors has some options as it wrestles with the shelter’s debt. The board could seek loans to consolidate its debt and pay off

Montana university system regents approve $1.6 billion budget

MISSOULA, Sept. 13 (AP) – University officials in Montana have approved a $1.6 billion budget, an 8% increase from last year. The Missoulian reported Thursday that a Montana University System

Occasional rain keeps area fire danger muted

Beaverhead County has been running warm and dry the last month, but a couple of rain events helped keep potential fire to a minimum, National Weather Service officials said last

Sheriff News

Sept. 5 7:42 a.m., Criminal Mischief, Dewey. 8:10 a.m., Traffic Stop, Laknar and Pioneer Drive. 10:47 a.m., Traffic Complaint, Trapper Creek Road. 11:45 a.m., Traffic Stop, Interstate 15 Northbound at

Helena man pleads guilty to assaulting county jailers

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A Helena man pleaded guilty to two counts of felony assault on Beaverhead County detention officers in Fifth Judicial District Court Tuesday. Robert Ross Wilson admitted to the assaults, which

Montana county officials approve $406M wind farm project

BILLINGS, Sept. 12 (AP) – An Oregon-based company has received approval to build a 114-turbine wind farm in Montana that would generate enough electricity to power more than 76,000 homes