Friday, November 15, 2024

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job

A woman who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that she loved her job. A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Young dad-to-be was among 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan

A young husband with a child on the way. Another man who always wanted to be in the military. A man who planned to become a sheriff’s deputy when his deployment ended. Heartwrenching details began emerging Friday about some of the 13 U.S. troops killed in a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana school district is dangling $4,000 bonuses and inviting people to test drive big yellow school buses in hopes of enticing them to take a job that schools are struggling to fill as kids return to in-person classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana school district is dangling $4,000 bonuses and inviting people to test drive big yellow school buses in hopes of enticing them to take a job that schools are struggling to fill as kids return to in-person classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana school district is dangling $4,000 bonuses and inviting people to test drive big yellow school buses in hopes of enticing them to take a job that schools are struggling to fill as kids return to in-person classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana school district is dangling $4,000 bonuses and inviting people to test drive big yellow school buses in hopes of enticing them to take a job that schools are struggling to fill as kids return to in-person classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

State prioritizes over 70, underlying conditions for vaccine

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's new plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine now prioritizes people age 70 and older and those with specific underlying health conditions to receive the second round of vaccines, drawing criticism from advocates for groups including teachers and those living in congregate care settings who have …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

State prioritizes over 70, underlying conditions for vaccine

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's new plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine now prioritizes people age 70 and older and those with specific underlying health conditions to receive the second round of vaccines, drawing criticism from advocates for groups including teachers and those living in congregate care settings who have …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana Legislature highly recommends face masks, for now

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's legislative leaders are highly recommending but not requiring face coverings for people participating in the Legislature, after Friday's initial meeting of the body's COVID-19 panel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana Republicans who support Trump denounce violence

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — After months of tacitly or directly supporting President Donald Trump's denial of the results of the 2020 election, top Montana Republicans denounced the violence that took over the nation's Capitol and delayed Congress' certification of the presidential election for Joe Biden. But one of them doubled …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Statehouses could prove to be hothouses for virus infection

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the crisis created by the pandemic, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana legislature begins session amid dueling protests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began Monday with dueling protests outside the Capitol over pandemic directives, as Republican leaders hinted they will ease restrictions put in place by the former Democratic governor to limit the spread of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana legislature begins session amid dueling protests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began Monday with dueling protests outside the Capitol over pandemic directives, as Republican leaders hinted they will ease restrictions put in place by the former Democratic governor to limit the spread of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Statehouses could prove to be hothouses for virus infection

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the crisis created by the pandemic, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Group that backed recreational pot told to identify donors

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A mysterious organization that spent $5 million in support of Montana's successful ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana must identify its donors, the commissioner of political practices has ruled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Group that backed recreational pot told to identify donors

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A mysterious organization that spent $5 million in support of Montana's successful ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana must identify its donors, the commissioner of political practices has ruled.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov.-elect Gianforte to announce COVID-19 policy next week

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Gov.-elect Greg Gianforte said he'll announce his recommendations for handling the COVID-19 health crisis next week, after he's sworn in.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov.-elect Gianforte to announce COVID-19 policy next week

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Gov.-elect Greg Gianforte said he'll announce his recommendations for handling the COVID-19 health crisis next week, after he's sworn in.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 detained for speaking Spanish settle border patrol lawsuit

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two women who were detained in northern Montana by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for speaking Spanish while shopping at a convenience store have reached an undisclosed monetary settlement in their lawsuit against the agency, the ACLU of Montana announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Bill Stocker could be considered the archetype of a conservative voter: He's a retired Marine and former police officer who voted for President Donald Trump. But he's also among the majority of South Dakota voters who broadly legalized marijuana this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers pick leaders for legislative session

Lawmakers gathered in the state Capitol to pick leaders of the Montana state Senate and House Wednesday, with most Republicans in attendance and unmasked despite a growing coronavirus outbreak affecting the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Bill Stocker could be considered the archetype of a conservative voter: He's a retired Marine and former police officer who voted for President Donald Trump. But he's also among the majority of South Dakota voters who broadly legalized marijuana this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Bill Stocker could be considered the archetype of a conservative voter: He's a retired Marine and former police officer who voted for President Donald Trump. But he's also among the majority of South Dakota voters who broadly legalized marijuana this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Bill Stocker could be considered the archetype of a conservative voter: He's a retired Marine and former police officer who voted for President Donald Trump. But he's also among the majority of South Dakota voters who broadly legalized marijuana this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republican rout caps decade-long Montana political shift

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Democrats stood firmly atop Montana’s political scene just a short decade ago with control of the governor’s mansion, both U.S. Senate seats, state attorney general's office and every other statewide post but one.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Political cop: Gianforte violated campaign finance laws

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana gubernatorial candidate and Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte violated campaign finance laws by moving money from his primary election account to his general election account before paying all of the debts owed by his primary campaign, the commissioner of political practices found Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Political cop: Gianforte violated campaign finance laws

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana gubernatorial candidate and Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte violated campaign finance laws by moving money from his primary election account to his general election account before paying all of the debts owed by his primary campaign, the commissioner of political practices found Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

US Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending in Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Political groups fighting for control of the U.S. Senate have poured more than $118 million into the contest between Montana's Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and Republican incumbent Steve Daines, a record shattering figure for the sparsely-populated state that dwarfs spending on a per-voter basis in all …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

US Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending in Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Political groups fighting for control of the U.S. Senate have poured more than $118 million into the contest between Montana's Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and Republican incumbent Steve Daines, a record shattering figure for the sparsely-populated state that dwarfs spending on a per-voter basis in all …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana county reduces gathering sizes due to COVID-19

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s most populous county is limiting gathering sizes and urging bars and restaurants to enforce masking and distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 as the CEO of a Billings hospital warned that facilities and healthcare workers are overwhelmed as hospitalizations are rising.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana county reduces gathering sizes due to COVID-19

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s most populous county is limiting gathering sizes and urging bars and restaurants to enforce masking and distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 as the CEO of a Billings hospital warned that facilities and healthcare workers are overwhelmed as hospitalizations are rising.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana county to implement coronavirus restrictions

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s most populous county is set to implement new restrictions in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus as the CEO of a Billings hospital warned that facilities and healthcare workers are overwhelmed as hospitalizations are rising.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Governor announces relief money; extends mask mandate

Montana's governor announced additional coronavirus relief money for Montana businesses, a mask mandate for schools in nearly half of the state's counties and said the state will begin paying the extra $400 in weekly unemployment benefits that President Donald Trump announced over the weekend
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Montana Supreme Court won't remove candidate from ballot

The Montana Supreme Court has rejected an effort by the state Republican Party to remove Democratic attorney general candidate Raph Graybill from the November ballot
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Efforts underway to restore Green Party to Montana ballot

Efforts are underway in state and federal courts to restore Green Party of Montana candidates to the state’s general election ballot just days after a state judge disqualified them
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

State says Montana rental assistance program largely unused

Montana set aside $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to help people make their rent or mortgage payments during the economic upheaval caused by the coronavirus
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Montana able to expand surveillance testing for COVID

Montana will be able to expand its surveillance testing for COVID-19 a week after Gov. Steve Bullock said such testing would have to be put on hold because of a backlog at the lab the state was using
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

GOP candidate for Montana auditor could face campaign fines

A primary election contest that spilled over into the campaign finance arena has led to potential fines for two candidates who sought the Republican nomination for Montana state auditor
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

State directive mandates face coverings

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive Wednesday requiring face coverings at indoor public spaces and at larger outdoor gatherings in counties where four or more people are known to be infected with COVID-19.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana requires masks in counties with 4+ active COVID cases

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has issued a directive requiring face coverings at indoor public spaces and at larger outdoor gatherings in counties where four or more people are known to be currently infected with COVID-19
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Care home refused free tests. Now, nearly everyone has virus

A Montana memory care facility that didn't carry out free coronavirus testing on its residents is reeling from an outbreak that has infected nearly everyone who lives there
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lieutenant governor fined $1K for violating ethics laws

Montana's Commissioner of Political Practices has fined Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney $1,000 for violating state ethics laws by participating in a campaign-related conference call from his office at the state Capitol this spring
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Official finds Montana GOP violated campaign finance laws

Montana's commissioner of political practices says the Montana Republican Party and a minor party qualification committee violated campaign finance laws in an effort to qualify the Green Party of Montana for the primary ballot
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Court: Montana family owns dinosaur fossils worth millions

An appeals court has ruled dinosaur fossils worth millions of dollars unearthed on an eastern Montana ranch belong to the owners of the land's surface rights
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Montana justices order Texas businessman to pay taxes

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld an order that a retired Texas businessman pay the state more than $500,000 in income tax, interest and penalties for money earned from 2008 to 2012
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Montana candidates look forward to campaigning in person

Montana candidates who advanced to the general election say they’re looking forward to the time when they can get back on the campaign trail rather than relying on phone calls to reach voters while helping prevent the spread of coronavirus
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Montana gates to Yellowstone park opening Monday

Montana's three gates to Yellowstone National Park will reopen at 10 a.m. Monday as the state moves to its second phase of restarting the economy after shutdowns because of the coronavirus
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Montana court rules ballots must be received on Election Day

Montana voters must have their primary ballots in to their county election offices by 8 p.m. next Tuesday in order for them to be counted
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ballots postmarked on or before June 2 will be counted

A Montana judge has temporarily suspended a state law that says absentee ballots must be received in a county election office by 8 p.m. on election day in order to be counted
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Judge blocks law that prevented absentee ballot collection

A Montana judge has temporarily blocked a voter-approved law that restricts the collection of absentee ballots
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Montana sees most female statewide candidates in decades

Female candidates are positioned to make significant gains in Montana’s election this year with the highest number seeking statewide political office in at least three decades
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Task force presents guidance on coronavirus relief spending

A task force appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock to make recommendations for how the state should spend $1.25 billion in coronavirus relief funding presented its guidance on Friday
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

3 men sue Montana Council of Boy Scouts, claim sexual abuse

Three men filed lawsuits against the Montana Council of the Boy Scouts of America and two sponsoring agencies, alleging they suffered sexual abuse at scouting camps decades ago
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In rural U.S., fears of virus seem far away as stores reopen

Parts of the U.S. are starting to lift closures, and some of the quickest to reopen have been rural states like Montana, Vermont and Alaska
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Some Montana stores cautiously reopen as restrictions eased

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some Montana businesses began reopening on Monday under the first phase of a new normal as the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the state.
SHOSHONE NEWS-PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Some Montana stores cautiously reopen as restrictions eased

Some Montana businesses began reopening under the first phase of a new normal as the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in the state
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Gov. Bullock announces first phase of reopening Montana

People over age 65 and those with underlying health conditions are asked to continue to stay at home
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bullock to start easing restrictions next week

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says he will begin a phased re-opening of the state's economy after April 24 but didn’t provide specifics about what that means
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hungry Horse lawmaker: Montana doesn’t need $1.25B in federal relief

The chairwoman of Montana's Legislative Audit Committee said she doubts the state can justify spending all of the $1.25 billion it will receive in the federal coronavirus relief bill
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana issues permits for mine over advocates’ protests

Environmental regulators have approved plans for a long-disputed copper mine in central Montana
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana governor extends stay-at-home order, school closures

Restrictions now will go through April 24 in a continuing effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana counties to conduct primary election by mail

Montana's June 2 primary will be conducted by mail in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rights group asks justices to release inmates over COVID-19

Hours after Disability Rights Montana asked the state Supreme Court to order some prison and jail inmates be released to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the governor issued a directive that listed steps state agencies were already taking
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ex-wildlife chief: Trump rule could kill billions of birds

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — At a former open pit copper mine filled with billions of gallons of toxic water, sirens and loud pops from propane cannons echo off the granite walls to scare away birds so they don’t land.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ex-wildlife chief: Trump rule could kill billions of birds

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — At a former open pit copper mine filled with billions of gallons of toxic water, sirens and loud pops from propane cannons echo off the granite walls to scare away birds so they don’t land.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ex-wildlife chief: Trump rule could kill billions of birds

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — At a former open pit copper mine filled with billions of gallons of toxic water, sirens and loud pops from propane cannons echo off the granite walls to scare away birds so they don’t land.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana unemployment claims surge as result of coronavirus

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's unemployment claims are surging as some businesses have closed and others have reduced services due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ruling: State, local officers can't make immigration arrests

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State and local law enforcement officers in Montana do not have the authority to arrest people on federal civil immigration detainers, the Montana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana Republicans bankrolled Green Party ballot access

Officials say the Montana Republican Party bankrolled the signature-gathering effort to get the Montana Green Party certified for the 2020 ballot
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana Republicans bankrolled Green Party ballot access

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Republican Party bankrolled the signature-gathering effort to get the Montana Green Party certified for the 2020 election ballot, an official for a political committee said Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

ACLU files lawsuit over Montana's ballot collection law

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Montana and the Native American Rights Fund are challenging a Montana law that they say severely restricts Native Americans' ability to vote.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bullock Senate race entry prompts 3 Democrats to bail

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — It didn't take long for the fallout to begin after Gov. Steve Bullock announced he was going to seek the Democratic nomination in Montana's U.S. Senate race to challenge Republican Steve Daines.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

3 Dems drop out of Montana Senate race with Bullock joining

It didn't take long for the fallout to begin after Gov. Steve Bullock announced he was going to seek the Democratic nomination in Montana's U.S. Senate race
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Green Party qualifies for Montana 2020 ballot

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Green Party has qualified to have candidates on the 2020 ballot in Montana, the Secretary of State's office said Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Governor activates coronavirus task force, no Montana cases

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Plan, don't panic. That was the message from Montana officials about the coronavirus that first appeared late last year in Wuhan, China and has spread to several countries, including the United States.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Montana court removes potential wilderness mine obstacle

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court has removed a big obstacle for a mining company seeking to explore a silver and copper deposit potentially worth billions of dollars under the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness in northwestern Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Judge vacates water discharge permit for Montanore Mine

HELENA (AP) — A judge has vacated a water-discharge permit for a silver and copper mine that would tunnel beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in northwestern Montana, saying state regulators violated clean water laws in issuing the permit to Hecla Mining Co.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Mine's water discharge permit tossed by judge

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A judge has vacated a water-discharge permit for a silver and copper mine that would tunnel beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness in northwestern Montana, saying state regulators violated clean water laws in issuing the permit to Hecla Mining Co.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

$400M in state infrastructure funding OK'd

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a series of bills Friday that allow for spending nearly $400 million on buildings, bridges and water systems across the state — an effort aimed at creating jobs, boosting the state’s economy and clearing up a backlog of needed work.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

$400M in state infrastructure funding OK'd

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a series of bills Friday that allow for spending nearly $400 million on buildings, bridges and water systems across the state — an effort aimed at creating jobs, boosting the state’s economy and clearing up a backlog of needed work.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bullock signs Medicaid expansion bill

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Thursday to continue Montana’s Medicaid expansion program for another six years, as long as federal funding continues.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bullock signs Medicaid expansion bill

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Thursday to continue Montana’s Medicaid expansion program for another six years, as long as federal funding continues.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Olszewski announces run for governor

HELENA — Republican state Sen. Al Olszewski on Wednesday announced his candidacy for governor of Montana in 2020, joining a field that includes two statewide elected officials.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Olszewski announces run for governor

HELENA — Republican state Sen. Al Olszewski on Wednesday announced his candidacy for governor of Montana in 2020, joining a field that includes two statewide elected officials.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers consider legalized sports gambling

HELENA — A Montana legislative committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill to legalize betting on college and professional sporting events as long as it’s done in bars with full liquor licenses.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers consider legalized sports gambling

HELENA — A Montana legislative committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill to legalize betting on college and professional sporting events as long as it’s done in bars with full liquor licenses.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hospitals agree to help fund Medicaid expansion

HELENA — Montana hospitals have agreed to pay a fee to help fund Medicaid expansion as the state’s share of the cost of the health care coverage increases, an official with the Montana Hospital Association said Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hospitals agree to help fund Medicaid expansion

HELENA — Montana hospitals have agreed to pay a fee to help fund Medicaid expansion as the state’s share of the cost of the health care coverage increases, an official with the Montana Hospital Association said Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bullock seeks to cement legacy in final State of the State speech

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock sought to cement his legacy in his final State of the State speech Thursday, touting improvements in Montana’s economy, educational opportunities and health care coverage since he took office in 2013.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bullock seeks to cement legacy in final State of the State speech

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock sought to cement his legacy in his final State of the State speech Thursday, touting improvements in Montana’s economy, educational opportunities and health care coverage since he took office in 2013.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Montana Republican proposes state give $8M for border wall

HELENA — A Republican lawmaker wants Montana to give more than $8 million to help build President Donald Trump’s proposed wall on the Mexican border. The state’s Democratic governor, who is exploring a run for president, on Thursday quickly derided the idea.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana Republican proposes state give $8M for border wall

HELENA — A Republican lawmaker wants Montana to give more than $8 million to help build President Donald Trump’s proposed wall on the Mexican border. The state’s Democratic governor, who is exploring a run for president, on Thursday quickly derided the idea.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers advance new sexual misconduct policy

HELENA — The Montana Legislature’s rules committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal to prohibit discrimination, harassment and retaliation and set a confidential process to report and investigate complaints. The full Legislature must approve the policy in January.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bullock aims to re-up Medicaid expansion

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday proposed a two-year, $10.3 billion budget that includes the reauthorization of a health insurance program for low-income residents and tax hikes that Republican legislative leaders are already dismissing as “not going to happen.”
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bullock aims to re-up Medicaid expansion

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday proposed a two-year, $10.3 billion budget that includes the reauthorization of a health insurance program for low-income residents and tax hikes that Republican legislative leaders are already dismissing as “not going to happen.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Carroll coach retires after 20 seasons, 6 national titles

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Carroll College football coach Mike Van Diest announced his retirement Monday after 20 seasons and six NAIA national championships.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Carroll coach retires after 20 seasons, 6 national titles

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Carroll College football coach Mike Van Diest announced his retirement Monday after 20 seasons and six NAIA national championships.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO

Montana lawmakers look to improve Legislature's culture

HELENA — Montana lawmakers are developing a new policy that would clarify how to report sexual harassment while also aiming to create a “culture of respect” among those who work for the Legislature and participate in the legislative process.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judge issues injunction in abortion provider case

HELENA — An advanced practice registered nurse and a certified nurse midwife can provide abortions in Montana — as long as they have the proper training — while they challenge the constitutionality of a state law that allows only physicians and physician assistants to perform abortions, a judge has ruled.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana Dems want Green Party candidates off ballot

HELENA — Montana’s Democratic Party is arguing the state’s Green Party failed to collect enough valid signatures for certification for this year’s state ballot.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Montana seeks marketing injunction against OxyContin maker

HELENA — The state of Montana is seeking a court order to prevent the maker of the powerful painkiller OxyContin from marketing opioids to Montana prescribers, seeking to put the force of a court order behind Purdue Pharma’s recent promise to end such marketing nationwide.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Little support for proposed Medicaid cuts

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some of the state's proposed cuts in Medicaid reimbursement will harm children and leave the state responsible for more expensive services, opponents said Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Little support for proposed Medicaid cuts

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Some of the state's proposed cuts in Medicaid reimbursement will harm children and leave the state responsible for more expensive services, opponents said Thursday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

State health department to give test results to prosecutors

HELENA — Montana’s health department will begin complying with a state law that requires it to share with prosecutors the results of drug toxicology tests done on children in abuse and neglect cases, the agency director said in an email to regional Division of Child and Family Services supervisors.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers reviewing their sexual harassment policy

HELENA — Montana lawmakers are reviewing the Legislature’s sexual harassment policy after accusations of sexual misconduct led to the downfall of other lawmakers across the country.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Montana lawmakers reviewing their sexual harassment policy

HELENA — Montana lawmakers are reviewing the Legislature’s sexual harassment policy after accusations of sexual misconduct led to the downfall of other lawmakers across the country.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mangan: Democratic Party violated campaign finance rules

HELENA — The Montana Democratic Party failed to identify the issues and candidates that benefited from its spending of about $375,000 on the 2016 general election, the state’s top election watchdog found.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mangan: Democratic Party violated campaign finance rules

HELENA — The Montana Democratic Party failed to identify the issues and candidates that benefited from its spending of about $375,000 on the 2016 general election, the state’s top election watchdog found.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montana files lawsuit against OxyContin manufacturer

HELENA — The state of Montana filed a consumer protection lawsuit against the manufacturer of OxyContin, alleging it engaged in deceptive marketing practices by misrepresenting the risk of addiction to the opioid pain medication — costing the state millions of dollars in prescription, prevention, medical and social costs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Legislature reaches budget fix without raising taxes

HELENA — Montana lawmakers have agreed to a plan to address the state’s projected $227 million budget deficit without raising taxes in a complicated mix of interconnected bills that make it nearly impossible for the governor to reject any part of the plan without further cuts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Legislature reaches budget fix without raising taxes

HELENA — Montana lawmakers have agreed to a plan to address the state’s projected $227 million budget deficit without raising taxes in a complicated mix of interconnected bills that make it nearly impossible for the governor to reject any part of the plan without further cuts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Montana Legislature continues work on budget fix

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers continued to work Wednesday evening on a package of bills to account for a projected $227 million state budget deficit, with provisions for further cuts if the governor rejects some of the terms and instructions for how cuts and transfers could be reversed if …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Bullock enacts budget cuts; GOP looks to make them permanent

HELENA — Montana’s governor enacted just over $76 million in budget cuts Tuesday, and Republican lawmakers quickly sought to make them permanent and prevent him from vetoing other changes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Bullock enacts budget cuts; GOP looks to make them permanent

HELENA — Montana’s governor enacted just over $76 million in budget cuts Tuesday, and Republican lawmakers quickly sought to make them permanent and prevent him from vetoing other changes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Governor's budget proposals heard during special session

HELENA — State agencies and their supporters begrudgingly accepted budget cuts proposed by Gov. Steve Bullock as part of the state’s response to a projected $227 million budget deficit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Governor's budget proposals heard during special session

HELENA — State agencies and their supporters begrudgingly accepted budget cuts proposed by Gov. Steve Bullock as part of the state’s response to a projected $227 million budget deficit.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

GOP expands scope of special session

HELENA — Republican lawmakers on Friday said they have the support to expand the scope of Montana’s special session next week to vote on cuts proposed by Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and consider additional transfers of money as the state faces a projected $227 million budget deficit.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

GOP expands scope of special session

HELENA — Republican lawmakers on Friday said they have the support to expand the scope of Montana’s special session next week to vote on cuts proposed by Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and consider additional transfers of money as the state faces a projected $227 million budget deficit.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Governor calls for special session

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock called the Montana Legislature into special session next week to address a projected $227 million budget shortfall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Governor calls for special session

HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock called the Montana Legislature into special session next week to address a projected $227 million budget shortfall.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Appeals court OK's Montana's campaign contribution limits

HELENA — Montana’s limits on direct contributions to political campaigns are justified in trying to prevent corruption or the appearance of corruption while still allowing candidates to raise enough money to run a campaign, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Appeals court OK's Montana's campaign contribution limits

HELENA — Montana’s limits on direct contributions to political campaigns are justified in trying to prevent corruption or the appearance of corruption while still allowing candidates to raise enough money to run a campaign, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

Montana provider says it will go broke without subsidy

HELENA — Two companies offering health insurance through the individual market in Montana cannot adjust their rates to take into account President Donald Trump’s decision this week to end federal subsidies for low- to middle-income workers, the state’s insurance commissioner said Friday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Montana provider says it will go broke without subsidy

HELENA — Two companies offering health insurance through the individual market in Montana cannot adjust their rates to take into account President Donald Trump’s decision this week to end federal subsidies for low- to middle-income workers, the state’s insurance commissioner said Friday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

GOP leaders: Bullock has authority to cut budget

HELENA — Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock has all the authority he needs to cut the state budget to address an expected revenue shortfall, Republican legislative leaders said, adding that they aren’t interested in a special session to make cuts or raise taxes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

GOP leaders: Bullock has authority to cut budget

HELENA — Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock has all the authority he needs to cut the state budget to address an expected revenue shortfall, Republican legislative leaders said, adding that they aren’t interested in a special session to make cuts or raise taxes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grant to help students graduate, find careers

HELENA — A $650,000 grant will help coordinate efforts to guide Montana high school students to graduate while developing career interests and preparing for college or an apprenticeship, state officials announced Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Grizzly mauls bow hunter in southwestern Montana

HELENA (AP) — A grizzly bear mauled a bow hunter in southwestern Montana, slashing a 16-inch (41-centimeter) cut in his head that required 90 stitches to close.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Grizzly mauls bow hunter in southwestern Montana

HELENA (AP) — A grizzly bear mauled a bow hunter in southwestern Montana, slashing a 16-inch (41-centimeter) cut in his head that required 90 stitches to close.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte booked after assault conviction

HELENA — Montana U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte was photographed and fingerprinted Friday, days after a judge ordered him to be booked after pleading guilty to assaulting a reporter on the eve of the special election that put him in office.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Gianforte booked after assault conviction

HELENA — Montana U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte was photographed and fingerprinted Friday, days after a judge ordered him to be booked after pleading guilty to assaulting a reporter on the eve of the special election that put him in office.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Federal judge overturns approvals for proposed Montana mine

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated laws meant to protect threatened species and their habitat in approving the development of a copper and silver mine under a wilderness area in Montana, a federal judge has ruled.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Federal judge overturns approvals for proposed Montana mine

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated laws meant to protect threatened species and their habitat in approving the development of a copper and silver mine under a wilderness area in Montana, a federal judge has ruled.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fires hurt Montana's air quality report card

HELENA — Montana is called Big Sky Country due to its wide open spaces and clear sky, but there are times when wildfires, geography and weather patterns combine to make the air in the western part of the state unsafe for people with asthma or chronic lung disease.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fires hurt Montana's air quality report card

HELENA — Montana is called Big Sky Country due to its wide open spaces and clear sky, but there are times when wildfires, geography and weather patterns combine to make the air in the western part of the state unsafe for people with asthma or chronic lung disease.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Kalispell attorney faces censure for buying client's property

HELENA — A Kalispell attorney faces censure for buying the properties of two clients after filing liens for failure to pay attorney’s fees.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Senate panel advances bill addressing air ambulance costs

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would prevent patients from receiving huge bills from air ambulance providers that are not in-network with their insurance plans.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Senate panel advances bill addressing air ambulance costs

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would prevent patients from receiving huge bills from air ambulance providers that are not in-network with their insurance plans.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Audit: Public defender office owed millions, not collecting

HELENA (AP) — A financial audit of the Office of the State Public Defender found the agency doesn’t know how much money it is owed by criminal defendants and that the office is not trying to collect the money while facing a $3.5 million budget shortfall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Montanore mine getting new owner

Hecla Mining Co. has reached a nearly $30 million deal to acquire Mines Management Inc., the owner of the Montanore Mine in Northwest Montana, company officials announced Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

New Libby city attorney faces professional misconduct accusations

A Kalispell attorney put a lien on a client’s property for nonpayment of fees, pursued foreclosure and then anonymously bought the property for well below market value at a sheriff’s auction, the Montana Supreme Court’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel said.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Attorney accused of professional misconduct

Kalispell lawyer hired as new Libby city attorney
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Judges explain efforts to improve handling of child abuse cases

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Newlywed death case goes before appeals court

A Kalispell woman who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for pushing her husband to his death from a cliff in Glacier National Park asked an appeals court to allow her to withdraw her guilty plea to second-degree murder.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Manhunt locates murder suspect in shed near Helena

HELENA — Montana law enforcement say a fugitive suspected of killing a man in Great Falls has been captured after a three-day manhunt north of Helena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Massive manhunt seeks Montana murder suspect

HELENA — Police are searching for a man charged in a Great Falls homicide who may be wandering armed and barefoot, and possibly cold and hungry, in the hills north of Helena.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Late filing tries to block Kerr Dam transfer

A lawsuit seeking to block Saturday’s transfer of Kerr Dam to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes makes the unusual assertion that the transfer could lead the Turkish government to seek raw nuclear materials on U.S. soil to blow up the dam or other targets.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Barry Beach: Attorneys ask high court for lighter sentence

HELENA — Attorneys for a Montana State Prison inmate serving a 100-year sentence without the possibility of parole in a 1979 homicide are arguing he should be resentenced under rulings from the nation’s top court that found juveniles can’t be held to the same standards of moral culpability as adults.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Agreement ends Missoula sex-assault inquiry

The Missoula County Attorney’s Office will change the way it responds to reports of sexual assaults under an agreement announced Tuesday that ends a federal investigation into whether gender bias played a role in deciding whether to prosecute rape cases.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in shooting gets death threats

A Missoula man charged in the shooting death of a 17-year-old exchange student in his garage is receiving death threats and is afraid to leave his home, his attorney said Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Missoula man charged with homicide in teen shooting

A Missoula man has been charged in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy after prosecutors said he set a trap in his garage to catch any would-be burglars because he was frustrated over recent thefts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NCAA penalizes UM football over booster perks

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Carroll's Van Diest explains a 'couple tough days'

HELENA, Mont. - Mike Van Diest says he coaches out of fear - the fear of failure, the fear of falling short of his own high standards, the fear of being fired.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cal Poly, UC Davis joining

The football teams from Cal Poly and UC Davis are joining the Big Sky Conference, league commissioner Doug Fullerton said Tuesday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO