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Illegal immigrant receives 40-year prison sentence for Bozeman homicide
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Francisco Padilla Canales, an illegal immigrant in the United States, has been sentenced to 40 years in Montana State Prison for a homicide that occurred in July 2022. Canales pleaded guilty to mitigated deliberate homicide after inflicting multiple fatal stab wounds to a man he found in a relationship with his estranged wife."The victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after law enforcement arrived on the scene despite Canales attempting CPR after the attack," Knudsen stated.Canales had initially...
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Attorney General Knudsen Announces Retirement of MHP Colonel
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen made an announcement today regarding the retirement of Montana Highway Patrol Colonel Steve Lavin. The retirement of Colonel Lavin marks the end of a distinguished career within the law enforcement agency."I’m grateful to Steve for his decades-long career with the Montana Highway Patrol. It was a pleasure working with him during his tenure as colonel to keep Montanans safe in their communities and on the road. I wish him well in his retirement," expressed Attorney General Knudsen.Colonel Lavin was appointed by Attorney General...
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Montana Attorney General signs letter to Biden, Mayorkas ‘supporting Texas’s efforts to secure the border’
Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen (R) joined more than two dozen state attorneys general in signing a letter to President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Security Aljandro Mayorkas in support of “Governor Abbott’s efforts to secure our border.”
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Office of Disciplinary Council Accuses Montana Attorney General of Violating Conduct Rules Amid Separation-of-Powers Dispute
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has accused Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen of violating conduct rules amidst a separation-of-powers dispute. The complaint alleges that Knudsen undermined public trust and assaulted judiciary integrity during a high-profile legal battle in 2021. The allegations include 41 violations of the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct.
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Montana's Knudsen warns legislators of suspicious letters: 'If you receive one of these letters, do not open it and contact law enforcement'
A recent series of incidents beginning in June involving the delivery of suspicious letters containing white powder has raised concerns among lawmakers and public officials in several states.
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Montana completes remediation obligations at Stucky Ridge and Mount Haggin
The Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) has fulfilled its commitments under the 2008 Clark Fork River Consent Decree.
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Silver Lake water release aims to boost Clark Fork River flow
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a collaborative agreement involving the state of Montana, Butte-Silver Bow (BSB), and Montana Resources (MR) to enhance water flow in the Clark Fork River.
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New cleanup efforts launched for Upper Clark Fork River mine waste
The State has initiated a new phase of work to address the issue of toxic metals from mine waste, which has been present for over a century, seeping into the Upper Clark Fork River.
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Montana's CFWEP receives $1 million funding boost
The Clark Fork Watershed Education Program (CFWEP) has been granted an additional $1 million in funding.
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New public land added near Sundance Lodge Recreation Area
The Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) and the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have announced a new addition to public land on the Yellowstone River.
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Blue Creek Fishing Access Site opens to public after construction
Construction has been finalized at the Blue Creek Fishing Access Site.