MISSOULA, Mont. — A Deer Lodge man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana announced Wednesday.

The issue of affordable housing has been a problem for communities across Montana, but in Deer Lodge, a new housing complex is helping to solve that problem for employees of the Montana State Prison.

Montana Department of Corrections Director Eric Strauss, appointed to the post last month, said he has "no intention" of ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. DEER LODGE — Blaming 1970s infrastructure that apparently has not been properly maintained, the ...

DEER LODGE, Mont. — On Tuesday, inside of the Montana State Prison three water leaks were found. The Montana Department of Corrections is testing for additional leaks by repressurizing and monitoring ...

HELENA — The family of a man who killed himself at the state prison in Deer Lodge is suing the state, claiming the prison ignored his previous suicide attempts and failed to address his mental health ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. DEER LODGE — The Montana Department of Corrections said Sunday night it continues to search for a ...