Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – On October 16, 2025, at around 11:05 AM, the Montana Department of Justice announced that the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) had a successful interdiction operation. According to Col. Kurt Sager, MHP troopers conducted an interdiction operation in Butte from October 7-14 to combat crime and remove illicit drugs from the community.   

During the operation, troopers worked alongside United States Border Patrol and Air National Guard Counterdrug aviation, seizing nearly 25 grams of fentanyl powder, 11 pounds of methamphetamine, 260 pounds of marijuana, over $75,000 of illicit money, and made 39 arrests.  

“Montana is no place for illegal activity. I am proud of the work that our troopers do day in and day out to get drugs and criminals off our streets to keep our communities safe,” said Sager. “We couldn’t do it without the help of our partner agencies.” 

Additionally, last weekend, MHP’s Strategic Enforcement Traffic Team (SETT) was in Missoula to crack down on drunk and drugged drivers. During that operation, troopers made 260 traffic stops, made 39 arrests, issued 63 speeding violations, and issued 26 seatbelt tickets. 

On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, less than two months ago, Attorney General Austin Knudsen warned Montanans of the dangers of illicit fentanyl. 

“So far this year, fentanyl seizures in Montana are down, and that’s great news,” Knudsen said. “However, we can’t get complacent. Still, too many Montanans are dying of fentanyl overdoses. I will continue to do everything I can at the Montana Department of Justice, working with local and federal law enforcement, to get this poison off the streets and hold drug traffickers accountable.” 

READ MORE: Decline In Fentanyl Seizures: What It Means For Montana

Knudsen encouraged every Montanan to join them in their effort to combat the fentanyl crisis. 

“Educate yourself and your friends and family on the dangers of fentanyl and never take a pill that isn’t prescribed to you,” Knudsen said. 

The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 15, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 15 drawing

10-13-28-34-47, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 3

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Oct. 15 drawing

13-25-27-31-46, Lucky Ball: 17

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Winning Lotto America numbers from Oct. 15 drawing

08-24-33-46-47, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 04

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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Oct. 15 drawing

04-11-19-27, Bonus: 01

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Oct. 15 drawing

05-20-27-44-51, Powerball: 21

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Winning Montana Cash numbers from Oct. 15 drawing

23-24-35-36-39

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Religion has always played a huge part in our country.

The United States was founded due to Freedom of Religion, and here in Montana, the first town settled was Stevensville, although it was originally known as Saint Mary’s Mission. The town was founded back in 1841, and Montana wouldn’t become a state for another almost 50 years.

Montana is a bit of a melting pot, as several Montanans have European heritage. Of course, everyone is aware of the Irish influence in Butte, and one quarter of Montanans have German heritage. What do both the Irish and Germans have in common?

Church.

Growing up in a German family, church was a big deal. I remember trying to decide whether to stand, sit, or kneel. Most of the time, I just watched the people around me and did what they did. My great, great, great-grandfather, Adam Wolf, left Bavaria to make his way to the United States. One of the first things he did when he got here?

Helped build a church.

Someone on Social Media decided to go through each state and pick the most beautiful church. So, which Montana church has been named the most beautiful? Before we reveal the answer to that, check out the Top 7 Towns in Montana.

What church in Montana is the most beautiful?

While it’s certainly up for debate, I don’t think it will come as a huge shock that the most beautiful church in Montana is located in Helena. The Cathedral of St. Helena. The history of the church is a rich one, and the building was inspired by the Votivkirche of Vienna.

If you’ve never been inside, tours are available. According to their website, you can tour the building with parties of 10 or more on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 1 and 3 pm. For those with parties under 10, you can tour the building when Mass or other activities aren’t taking place.

What Montana church do you think is the most beautiful? Let us know by sending us a message on our app.