Powell County News

A dinner and auction in Deer Lodge last month netted nearly $50,000 for the Rialto Community Theater restoration project.

Anna Reid has joined Western Title & Escrow as a closing officer. Reid brings with her more than 20 years of financial experience, which includes starting real estate loan departments at two financial ...

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A guilty plea to drug possession is among the various cases handled in Deer Lodge district court this week.

Two House races too close to call By LARRY KLINE - Independent Record - 06/04/08 Two Republican primary races were too close to call at press time Tuesday.

Jeffrey F. Kestle of Butte pleaded guilty Thursday to a third offense driving under the influence.

By LARRY KLINE - Independent Record - 05/28/08 John Ward Two-term Republican Rep.

By LARRY KLINE - Independent Record - 05/28/08 Mike Miller Helmville Republican Mike Miller said he decided to run for office because he wanted to be in a position to make an impact.

Fifteen colorful, lighted palm trees were erected at the Happy Endings Casino in Deer Lodge over the weekend - apparently in defiance of a Powell County Planning Board decision.

SNEIGOSKI - Son born Thursday to Sara and Joshua Sneigoski of Great Falls. STUTES/WICHMAN - Son born Thursday to Audrea Stutes and Kevin Wichman of Great Falls. via Great Falls Tribune

“Instead, I want you to celebrate my death. I mean, party on dude, for I'm going to a place where there is no more pain or sorrow. 'Gee, it sure sounds like heaven to me. Ooops! You know what? It is! Silly me!”

As was his wish, Nathaniel Bar-Jonah's body is being cremated by the Powell County Coroner and will be turned over to his surviving family, a brother and sister. via Great Falls Tribune

“Our board of directors felt that this action was of utmost importance to the integrity of our association”

BUTTE - A former Powell County deputy treasurer who pleaded guilty to embezzlement was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison with 15 years suspended. via Great Falls Tribune

“Emergency medical response was initiated and he was transported to Powell County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:06 a.m.”

Convicted sex offender Nathaniel Bar-Jonah, who authorities accused of killing and cannibalizing a young boy in Great Falls, was found dead in his cell early Sunday at the Montana State Prison. via The Associated Press

A former Powell County deputy treasurer who pleaded guilty to embezzlement was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison with 15 years suspended. via Montana's News Station

Some car museums are well-organized exhibits with a curator, a purpose and informative displays. via MiamiHerald.com

Because of heavy media coverage, the criminal trial of Gary Lean will be moved from Butte to Deer Lodge. via Montana's News Station

DEER LODGE - A convicted murderer was captured west of Deer Lodge early Saturday, just hours after he was reported missing from a minimum-security work dormitory outside the walls of the Montana State Prison. via Great Falls Tribune

Three teens from Deer Lodge pleaded guilty earlier this week to burglarizing the Powell County High School in April of 2007. via KXLF

Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and state Attorney General Mike McGrath are expected to make an announcement on Thursday morning in Butte about the Clark Fork River Basin litigation. via KXLF

“My mission and campaign theme is to promote 'Progress Not Politics,'”

One week into the filing period for state offices and House District 17 already has a contested primary race and Senate District 9 has garnered the attention of a long-time House legislator. via Choteau Acantha