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California woman sentenced for smuggling attempt at border in Montana

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2 weeks ago

January 7, 2026

California woman sentenced for smuggling attempt at border in Montana

MISSOULA, Mont. — A California woman who tried to smuggle her husband into the United States through northwest Montana has been sentenced to six months of probation, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.

Tracy Routh Lautenslager, 54, pleaded guilty in August 2025 to conspiracy to bring an alien into the United States at a location other than a designated port of entry. U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presided over the case.

Court documents allege Lautenslager entered the U.S. through the Roosville Port of Entry on April 1, 2025, then drove to the Swisher Lake area near Lake Koocanusa. Border Patrol agents later learned a man had crossed the border on foot nearby. Canadian authorities eventually apprehended the man, identified as Lautenslager’s husband, a citizen of Great Britain with no legal status in the U.S.

Investigators say Lautenslager admitted the couple planned to avoid the port of entry by having her husband cross illegally while she drove into the U.S. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Katy Stack and investigated by the U.S. Border Patrol as part of Operation Take Back America.

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash near Hardin

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10 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash near Hardin

MISSOULA, Mont. — A pedestrian is dead following a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning on Old U.S. Highway 87 near Hardin, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.

A crash report indicates the incident happened around 2:54 a.m. on Jan. 18 near mile marker 44. Investigators report a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling eastbound when it struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway. The vehicle then fled the scene.

The pedestrian, an 18-year-old man from Crow Agency, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 21-year-old man from Crow Agency, was not injured. A 21-year-old female passenger, also from Crow Agency, was not injured.

Alcohol, drugs, and speed are not suspected factors in the crash. Road conditions were reported as clear and dry at the time.

The crash remains under investigation by the Montana Highway Patrol.

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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Jan. 19, 2026

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22 hours ago

January 20, 2026

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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 19, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 19 drawing

05-28-34-37-55, Powerball: 17, Power Play: 3

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 19 drawing

05-17-22-42-48, Lucky Ball: 16

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Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 19 drawing

02-10-15-18-31, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 02

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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Jan. 19 drawing

02-15-24-25, Bonus: 02

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Jan. 19 drawing

02-09-25-26-63, Powerball: 08

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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.

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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell head to Montana in Taylor Sheridan’s ‘The Madison’ teaser

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1 day ago

January 19, 2026

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell head to Montana in Taylor Sheridan’s ‘The Madison’ teaser

One of Taylor Sheridan’s newest “Yellowstone” spinoffs is almost here.

Paramount+ released the first teaser for “The Madison” on Sunday, giving fans their first look at Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell in action as Stacy and Preston Clyburn.

Described as a “profound love story channeled through a deeply personal family drama about resilience and transformation,” the neo-Western series follows the Clyburns after they relocate from New York City to the Madison River valley of central Montana.

“My center, my soul, is gone,” Pfeiffer, 67, says through tears in the new trailer.

“You will heal, if you let yourself,” Will Arnett, who is guest-starring in the show as therapist Phil Yorn, responds.

The rest of the short teaser features Russell’s Preston kissing Pfeiffer’s character and fishing with his on-screen brother, Paul Clyburn (Matthew Fox), in the Madison River.

“What do I have?” Russell, 74, asks. “Before I’m too old to do anything more than just remember.”

The final scene of the trailer returns to Pfeiffer’s Stacy as she sits on a porch talking with Beau Garrett’s Abigail Reese.

“I’ve decided to feed this,” the “Scarface” star says while patting her heart and pointing at her head, “and never factor this into the equation.”

“The Madison” teaser trailer was released shortly after Paramount+ shared a series of first-look photos from Sheridan’s upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff on Friday.

One first-look photo showed Pfeiffer’s character sitting on a porch reading, while another showed her holding a mug as Garett’s Abigail stood in a doorway in the background.

Russell and Fox, meanwhile, were shown fishing on the Madison River in one still while sitting on rocks and enjoying drinks together in another.

The cast of “The Madison” is rounded out by “Suits” star Patrick J. Adams (Russell McIntosh), Elle Chapman (Paige McIntosh), Alaina Pollack (Macy Reese) and Amiah Miller (Bridgett Reese).

“3 Body Problem” actor Ben Schnetzer (Van Davis), Danielle Vasinova (Kestrel Harris) and Kevin Zegers (Cade Harris) will also appear.

Paramount+ called “The Madison” Sheridan’s “most intimate work to date” and a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection.”

The show’s six-episode first season, which begins streaming on Saturday, March 14, will unfold “across two distinct worlds – the beautiful landscape of Montana and the vibrant energy of Manhattan – as it examines the ties that bind families together.”

“The Madison” isn’t the only new spinoff that “Yellowstone” fans can expect after the original show’s fifth and final season came to an end in Dec. 2024.

“Marshals,” which is scheduled to premiere on CBS on March 1, will follow Luke Grimes’ “Yellowstone” character Kayce Dutton as he joins a specialized group of US Marshals tasked with protecting Montana.

Another spinoff, titled “The Dutton Ranch,” will see Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprise their roles of Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler when the series hits Paramount+ sometime later this year.

Paramount is said to be developing two additional spinoffs despite Sheridan’s recent and surprising exit from the network: another prequel series titled “1944” and a project following actor Jefferson White’s “Yellowstone” character called “6666.”

White, however, suggested that “6666” may not happen during an interview last month.

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