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Dillon man admits assault, gets suspended jail time
A 28-year-old Dillon man admitted last week in Fifth Judicial District Court to getting into an argument with other patrons of the Knotty Pine, receiving a suspended jail sentence for the offense. Daniel Anguiano pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault in district court April 9. The charge was amended from felony...
Dillon woman denies endangerment, firearm charges
A 35-year-old Dillon woman last week in Fifth Judicial District Court denied allegations that she endangered another person after shooting off a firearm. Crystal Maria Crawford pleaded not guilty to felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor firing firearms April 9 in district court. The charges stemmed from an alleged incident Feb. 20 at her home in Dillon. Police responded to the residence after a report of a gunshot fired at the residence, according to charging documents filed with the district court.
Plans advance for replacing recently closed, reopened Twin Bridges bridge
TWIN BRIDGES, Mont. -- It's about as much excitement as the little town of Twin Bridges has ever seen--from a major throughway being closed indefinitely, to reopening with unrestricted access, to talks of replacing said throughway entirely, all in about the span of a week. Both Twin Bridges businesses and...
Dillon slides backward with two league losses
The Dillon Beaver baseball team opened last week with a non-conference win over Frenchtown and it looked like the time might be moving toward making a run for a state tourney berth through the second half of the league season. The hopes turned to a slim chance after back-to-back losses to league opponents Butte High and Hamilton.
The Dillon Tribune Candidate's Forum
Election season is upon us. We will cast our first votes in the mail ballot special districts election with an election day of May 7. Ballots are scheduled to be mailed on April 19. School District elections are the normal driving force behind a big turnout for a special district...
Jessa Broksle takes over Wildwood Floral
Jessa and John Broksle are the new owners of Wildwood Floral, officially opening last Monday. Jessa plans to offer a wide array of flowers as well as home goods and gift items. “I love flowers,” said Broksle. “I worked for Susie Boka when she owned Stephen’s Floral and then I...
Frenchtown slows Dillon's roll
The Dillon Lady Beavers, riding high during their best-ever season, had hoped for a statement game when they ventured to Frenchtown on Friday to play the perennial power Broncs. The plans didn’t pan out as Frenchtown asserted their traditional dominance once again. “It definitely didn’t go as hoped,” said...
Camping Near Dillon, MT (Best Places + Tips)
Forget Yellowstone’s packed campgrounds. If you’re itching for some wide-open Montana skies, the charming town of Dillon holds a treasure trove of camping spots that’ll make you feel like you’ve got the whole wilderness to yourself. Whether you’re rolling up in an RV, pitching a tent...
Warm & sunny conditions expected to last throughout the weekend
Warm, dry conditions today are expected to last throughout the weekend! Get outdoors & don't forget your sunscreen - the April sun can be sneaky!. Wind gusts may reach 30 mph in Dillon tonight at around 11 pm, but very mild breezes are paired with warmer than average temperatures through Sunday.
Construction to begin on North Interchange Road in Dillon
DILLON, Mont. - Crews will begin construction on North Interchange Road in Dillon for improvements Monday, April 15. L&J Construction Group said in a press release Drivers should expect temporary traffic lights and one-way traffic with brief delays. There will be a 14-foot width restriction in place.
Plan your fun in the sun for the weekend, big change next week
Montana - Today's weather continues on a warming trend toward daytime highs as we enter the weekend, surpassing the highs in the lower 60's today. Dry and mostly clear conditions existed with partial cloud-cover hovering over areas west of the divide. Gusts to around 20 mph entered northwestern areas like Kalispell and Cut Bank today, with Dillon experiencing some similar wind conditions.
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