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After hearing our coverage on the youth violence taking place in Montana, one Billings mom decided to share her heartbreaking and frustrating story. Her open letter is below.

What is happening with all of these shootings in Billings and in Yellowstone County, Montana? Yet another round of shootings over the weekend in the Billings area, including a shootout with a Yellowstone County Sheriff's Deputy. We asked Sheriff Mike Linder.

The first, earlier tonight, was a minor wound. The second, just a half hour ago, is more serious.

For some reason every time I hear local city leaders pleading with Montanans NOT to leave their guns in their cars...I keep thinking of the Reginald Denny/ Rodney King spoof from In Living Color back in the day.

After a week of shootings involving teenagers, Erwin Garcia shared details regarding the kids.

If you encounter these guys around Montana, please call the authorities immediately.

Would this idea keep Montana residents safe

What's driving the gang violence in a place like Billings, Montana? Where did some of those downtown transients go? How bad is it getting? Is there any good news when it comes to public safety in Montana's biggest town? We tackled that and more with the police chief and a couple council members.

Polson officer Matthew Timm was arrested without incident. The investigation is ongoing.

According to a new study, this is the trashiest city in Montana.

When I saw the headline- Bozeman Local Shares Truth About Urban Campers in New Viral Video- I almost didn't click on the story. Turns out it wasn't just any Bozeman local- it was Montana State Bobcat football great Dane Fletcher. He used to play for the New England Patriots, but he's obviously still an American patriot who loves his country and fears for his town.

#1 is not a shocker, but we were a bit surprised at #5 on the list.