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Police killing of unarmed Montana man found justified

BILLINGS — A jury at a coroner’s inquest determined Wednesday that a Montana police officer was justified in shooting and killing an unarmed man high on methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

EPA probes cleanup tactics

BILLINGS — Internal investigators faulted the Environmental Protection Agency for years of delays in completing health studies needed to guide the cleanup of Libby where hundreds of people have died from asbestos exposure.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Scientists support EPA draft analysis on Libby asbestos risks

BILLINGS — Federal officials anticipate finishing by late 2014 a risk study to guide the cleanup of Libby, after a panel of scientists backed draft results that say even a minuscule amount of the substance can lead to lung problems.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

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