Popular trail receives two major grants

In his final year, Montana’s governor seeks to cement his legacy

According to a lengthy multi-agency investigation into allegedly pervasive illegal and unethical activities by Lake County law enforcement officers, the sheriff’s office is accused of fostering a “culture of corruption” that encourages the motto: “You can’t break the law, if you are the law.” State investigation documents obtained by the Beacon detail an array of […]

Firefighting operations in Montana during the 2006 and 2007 fire seasons were seriously disrupted by several helicopter safety incidents – including a “life-threatening” one involving the state’s chief pilot – and a bitter conflict among state fire managers over whether and how to address them, according to internal government documents obtained by the Beacon. The […]