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Michael Becker

Michael Becker is the Web Editor of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He has been a blogger and professional journalist since 2005, covering subjects ranging from nonprofits and crime to engineering and technology.

25 years as a jailhouse barber

Arlene Veltkamp first went to jail 25 years ago, and she’s been in and out ever since, typically finding herself back in the hoosegow about once a month. No, Veltkamp’s not a repeat offender. She’s a hairdresser.

Locksmith knows keys to success

This particular safe had its combination changed at some point in its history, making a call back to the factory for help pointless. The only hope of getting the thing open, short of TNT, was a locksmith.