Montana
Fentanyl seizure numbers continue to surge in Montana
HELENA, Mont. (KUMV) – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen said the state continues to see more and more fentanyl seized by federal and state agents.
In a release this week, he said the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) task forces seized a total of 163,184 dosage units in the first quarter of 2024.
That’s a more than 150 percent increase compared to the 65,142 units seized in the first quarter of 2023.
“I think it’s a good thing we’re taking more fentanyl off the highways but I think it’s a function of two things. Number one: It’s what the cartels are pushing. Number two: They are pushing larger and larger volumes into our state,” said Knudsen.
Knudsen said the increased influx continues to come from the southern border up north due to the drug’s profitability.
“We know where these drugs are coming from. They are coming from Mexico. They are coming from superlabs. They are coming from a handful of large Mexican drug cartels who are targeting our rural communities because they can make a lot of money up here. Fentanyl is worth a lot of money in Montana and North Dakota than it is in Mexico or even in Texas or Arizona,” said Knudsen.
A total of 398 thousand dosage units were seized by the RMHIDTA last year.
Knudsen said they continue to train more agents and have increased the penalties for individuals found guilty of selling fentanyl in Montana in order to combat the influx.
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In 1953, Ford introduced the Thunderbird as a direct response to Chevrolet’s Corvette. While the Corvette was marketed as a sports car, Ford promoted the Thunderbird as a personal luxury car, By 1955, the Thunderbird was outselling the Corvette by 23 to 1.
Shown below are some of the Ford Thunderbirds in the Montana Auto Museum in the Old Montana Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana.
1956 Ford Thunderbird
This car sold new for $3,151.
1957 Ford Thunderbird
This car sold new for $3,408.
1957 Ford Thunderbird
This car sold new for $3,406.
1963 Ford Thunderbird
This car sold new for $4,548.
Note: these photos were taken on September 21, 2025.
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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 18 drawing
09-14-44-50-56, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 18 drawing
13-17-22-28-40, Star Ball: 03, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from July 18 drawing
10-11-14-22, Bonus: 11
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from July 18 drawing
05-11-25-26-64, Powerball: 11
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Montana Cash numbers from July 18 drawing
12-13-26-33-43
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 18 drawing
18-23-28-32-49, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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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.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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