Crime & Public Safety

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Kalispell

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Propane Blast Engulfs Yellowstone Tour Van Near Montana Border

A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter tour van exploded in flames after an engine fire ignited its propane tank inside Yellowstone National Park, sending visitors fleeing in terror. The incident, occurring near Montana's western gateway to the park, has park officials urging witnesses to come forward. No fatalities were reported, but the blast forced a temporary closure of the area.

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Montana's Prison Overcrowding Crisis: 475 State Inmates Still Jam County Jails

Nearly 475 inmates in Montana state custody remain housed in overcrowded county jails, including 178 waiting for prison beds amid a severe capacity crunch. With state prisons bulging at 2,939 adult males as of late April, families face mounting burdens as hundreds more languish far away in Mississippi. The crisis persists despite recent out-of-state transfers, spotlighting urgent needs for local expansion.

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