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For the week of Aug. 22 through 28, there were 19 motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose/lost dogs, two VIN inspection requests and two reports of loose livestock. For the week of Aug. 29 through Sept. 3, there were 20 motor vehicle stops, two requests for a VIN inspection, five reports of loose livestock and one report of a loose dog. For the week of Sept. 5 through Sept. 10, there were 13 motor vehicle stops, one request for a VIN inspection, five reports of loose livestock and two reports of barking/loose dogs. Friday, Aug. 26 1202 – R...
For the week of Aug. 8 through 14, there were 38 motor vehicle stops, four reports of missing/loose dogs, five reports of loose livestock, two reports of barking dogs and one report of a VIN inspection request. For the week of Aug. 15 through 21, there were 21 motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, one report of loose goats and two VIN inspection requests. For the week of Aug. 22 through 28, there were 19 motor vehicle stops, five reports of loose/lost dogs, two VIN inspection requests and two reports of loose livestock. Sunday, A...
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to plan for a sober ride home before celebrating. Labor Day weekend marks the tail end of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for traffic safety in Montana, so local law enforcement will be increasing patrols across the state and making DUI arrests to ensure every Montanan gets home safely. Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, MHP, and the Montana Department of Transp...
On Aug. 26, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen asked a federal board to overturn the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decision to grant a permit change allowing bison grazing in Phillips County. The permit is a part of the American Prairie Reserve’s broader effort to expand bison grazing on the plains across northern and eastern Montana. Attorney General Knudsen’s appeal asks the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Hearings and Appeals to overturn the decision and issue a stay until the appeal is resolved to prevent irreparable harm t...
For the week of July 25 through 31, there were 26 motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose dogs, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a barking dog and two VIN inspection requests. For the week of Aug. 1 through 7, there were 43 motor vehicle stops, four reports of loose livestock, three reports of loose dogs and two reports of missing dogs. For the week of Aug. 8 through 14, there were 38 motor vehicle stops, four reports of missing/loose dogs, five reports of loose livestock, two reports of barking dogs and one report of a VIN...
For the week of July 18 through 23, there were 26 motor vehicle stops, four reports of loose livestock, two reports of loose dogs, one report of a lost dog and one VIN inspection request on a trailer. For the week of July 25 through 31, there were 26 motor vehicle stops, three reports of loose dogs, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a barking dog and two VIN inspection requests. Monday, July 18 0316 – Caller reported a suspicious person. He said a male asked if he could charge his phone in the lobby. The male seemed to be under t...
For the week of June 13 through 19, there were 58 motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, two reports of barking/loose dogs and two VIN inspection requests Friday, June 10 1731 – Reporting party advised a green four-wheeler was driving up and down Walnut Street at a high rate of speed. This has happened before and reporting party was advised by a deputy to call it in when it occurs because the suspect has been warned twice before. The reporting party is willing to sign a complaint. At 1733 officer advised one citation for c...
The long-anticipated Glasgow High School Reunion has arrived and the city is expected to be full to bursting with alumni, family and friends. Events are planned throughout the weekend and town, extending to Fort Peck for the Longest Dam Race and Longest Dam Disc Golf Tournament. From athletic reunions to an alumni baseball game to a golf tournament, as well as individual class events, there will be no shortage of activities to attend. Registration begins Thursday afternoon and reunion concludes Sunday morning with a coffee and doughnut social...
Glasgow Police Department's newest officer Parker Rapp was sworn in on May 16, after recently moving to the Glasgow area. Though he hasn't been on the force for a full two weeks, he is looking forward to being a part of the community "Right now I'm going through my field training program and I'm really looking forward to being able to be more involved and be a part of whatever comes up," he stated. Rapp is originally from the Fairfield/Augusta area, attending high school in Augusta. He just...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum hours through September are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dime Bingo at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center each Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. weekly. Glasgow Senior Center is serving congregate senior meals Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. Call the Senior Center, 228-9500, before 9 a.m. each day to r...
Valley County Sheriff Deputy Jesse Moon was one of 57 officers who graduated on April 5 from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), which is a part of the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state. Moon is originally from Billings and has lived in Glasgow for five years with his wife, Sherrie, who works at Hi-Line Home Program. He isn't new to the Sheriff's Department either as...
There were six motor vehicle stops, six reports of loose livestock, one report of a loose dog and one report requesting an inspection. Saturday, April 16 1950 – A reporting party stated their neighbor has a puppy chained up outside all day without food or water and it has been yelping all day. The reporting party said the neighbor has been home several times but never took the dog in. The dog owner was contacted who stated she was at work all day and the dog has food and water. 2029 – A vehicle with hazards on flagged down an officer. The off...
There were 30 motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose livestock and one report requesting an inspection on a vehicle. Thursday, April 7 1153 – A reporting party stated there was a possibly rabid raccoon. The raccoon was moving slow and approaching her husband. She noted that it is in the middle of the day and that it’s a raccoon. She was asking if they should catch or shoot the raccoon She was concerned if there may be a possible outbreak of rabies in the area. 1751 – A caller found a notebook and what appears to be a bank envelope in the m...
There were 48 motor vehicle stops, four reports of loose dogs and one report of a barking dog. Thursday, March 3 1814 – An officer is out with an 18-wheeler on 4th Street South. The driver was napping on their trip back to North Dakota. Friday, March 4 0750 – The reporting party called stating there is a vehicle moving an implement, going southbound that has a back flagger but no front flagger. There are also no markings indicating it’s a wide load. The caller believes this is unsafe in these conditions. At 0837, an officer reported she came...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum hours through April are Wednesday through Saturday, 10a.m. – 4p.m. Wednesday, March 16 1:30pm – 5:30pm – Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Clinic at the Valley County Health Department. 5:30 p.m. - Valley County Commissioner community meeting at the Glasgow Courthouse Courtroom. Thursday, March 17 10a.m. – Babies and Books story tim...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum hours through April are Wednesday through Saturday, 10a.m. – 4p.m. Wednesday, March 9 1-4 p.m. - Veteran Service Officers will be at the Glasgow VA Clinic. Please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214). Thursday, March 10 6 p.m. - VFW Post 3107 and the Auxiliary will meet at the VFW in Glasgow, with the Auxiliary mee...
Valley County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) held a tabletop exercise Feb. 15 at the Cottonwood. For three hours “players” from various local organizations confronted a fictional passenger train derailment to test their response capabilities. Representatives from Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Valley County DES, Valley County Transit, Valley County Road Department, the Health Department, Dispatch, National Weather Service, the Sanitation Office, Long Run Fire Department, Bell Mortuary, the Sheriff’s office, Glasgow Police...
Monday, Jan. 17 • 10:19:14 -Alarm company called in with a residential fire alarm. While on the phone, the operator stated the pass code had been entered and it was a false alarm. No need to page fire. • 13:19:38 - Caller advised the area in front of western drug is very icy. Called the city road dept. after hours number and left a message about the road condition. • 13:21:53 - Radioed G6 to alert him to the road condition and the fact the city road department was notified and a message left. Tuesday, Jan. 18 • 02:48:30 - Reporting party s...
Biden Intends to Rescind Keystone XL Permit JAN. 20 - In yet another setback to TC Energy and the building of the Keystone XL pipeline, CBC in Canada was first to report on Jan. 17 confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's intent to rescind the KXL pipeline permit. Biden campaigned on canceling the Canadian pipeline project, which will run through Valley County, after having opposed it during his time as Vice President under President Barack Obama. Obama punted the controversial political...
Monday, Dec. 13 • 9:37 a.m. - Caller reported to [Fish Wildlife and Parks] about someone shooting across the road. They left and came back to pick up casings it is believed. This is concerning. The people are believed to be here hunting with a local outfitter, but the outfitter isn't reported as being with the individuals. • 9:38 a.m. - FWP requested getting photos. • 11:13 a.m. - Caller needs two trucks scheduled for vin inspections. He was told the officer was busy with another call out of to...
There were six motor vehicle stops, four animal control calls, three hazards, two parking violations, one dog/cat control call, one inspection request, one public assist and one traffic control call. Monday, Sept. 20 • 1431 – A male called to inform both of his vehicles have been stolen: one went missing Thursday and the other must've been recently, he indicated. He stated he has both titles for both vehicles but one is registered to his wife. 1453 – The male called back to state the one vehicle was still on the property. They didn't see it as...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2011 • The Glasgow Scottie Band showed off in the Homecoming Parade this year, boasting a completely new set of uniforms. Over decades of use, the band’s distinctive kilts had grown shabby and in short supply. • Dave Strohmaier and his family arrived in Glasgow on Amtrak last Thursday to make two points; to make sure passenger rail service remains strong in Montana and to “get Congress back on track.” • They didn’t post a perfect score, but the Glasgow girls’ cross country team did run its best meet of the sea... Full story
There were 34 motor vehicle stops, 19 accidental dials/prank calls, 10 dog/cat calls, eight animal control calls, six assist citizens/public assists, two alarms, one system trouble, one report for record, one parking violation, one traffic control and one hazard. Saturday, August 28 • 0853 – A woman called in stating there is a vehicle that passed a school bus, then passed her. She believes they are going too fast. She is willing to sign a complaint. • 0932 – A woman came into to the dispatch lobby to report she backed into a truck at the Cotto...
A Glasgow man suspected of having sexual relations with a 13-year-old girl faces up to life imprisonment if convicted. Justice Meland, 22, remains jailed in the Valley County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond. He faces one felony charge of sexual intercourse without consent in violation of Montana Code Annotated 45-5-503(1). He was arrested last week by Glasgow Police after a warrant was issued by Valley County District Court. According to an affidavit filed Aug. 30 in Valley County District...
Stockmen throughout much of the West are dealing a "grand slam" of tough events-severe drought, grasshoppers, fire and extreme heat. Trying to keep cattle healthy and well fed when there isn't much hay or grass around, as well as keeping your business afloat, has called for hard decisions and creativity. The Montana Farm Bureau Federation has put together a resource page on their website where producers can find links for help. This includes everything from the Montana Department of... Full story
