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Researchers awarded NASA grant to track aquatic invaders

FLATHEAD LAKE – Stopping invasive species from destroying ecosystems and regional economies is among the world’s greatest challenges. Now, thanks to a grant from NASA, an investigative team of researchers at the University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station will launch a new project enabling officials to predict the spread …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Researchers awarded NASA grant to track aquatic invaders

FLATHEAD LAKE – Stopping invasive species from destroying ecosystems and regional economies is among the world’s greatest challenges. Now, thanks to a grant from NASA, an investigative team of researchers at the University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station will launch a new project enabling officials to predict the spread …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Report ranks UM top university in state

MISSOULA – The University of Montana is the highest-ranked institution of higher learning in the state, according to the 2019 World University Rankings.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Report ranks UM top university in state

MISSOULA – The University of Montana is the highest-ranked institution of higher learning in the state, according to the 2019 World University Rankings.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Poll: 22% of Montanans can name state's highest point

MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s Big Sky Poll asked respondents, “Can you tell me the name of the highest natural point in Montana?” Twenty-two percent of respondents answered correctly – Granite Peak. Located in the Beartooth Mountains in south-central Montana, Granite Peak stands at 12,799 feet tall.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Poll: 22% of Montanans can name state's highest point

MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s Big Sky Poll asked respondents, “Can you tell me the name of the highest natural point in Montana?” Twenty-two percent of respondents answered correctly – Granite Peak. Located in the Beartooth Mountains in south-central Montana, Granite Peak stands at 12,799 feet tall.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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UM preps for Pearl Jam concert Monday

The grunge goodness of Pearl Jam has graced the University of Montana many times, and now UM is preparing for the band’s largest Missoula show ever as the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers return on Monday, Aug. 13. This will be the band’s second concert in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UM preps for Pearl Jam concert Monday

The grunge goodness of Pearl Jam has graced the University of Montana many times, and now UM is preparing for the band’s largest Missoula show ever as the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers return on Monday, Aug. 13. This will be the band’s second concert in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Glacier grad Evan Epperly

University of Montana’s Evan Epperly, a former all-state football player at Glacier, has earned playing time this season. (Photo courtesy of the University of Montana)
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO
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UM hires new director of athletics

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

W.R. Grace case is handed over to jury

The case against W.R. Grace and five of its former executives – now excluding William McCaig and Robert Walsh who were recently acquitted – was handed over to the jury Wednesday evening after nearly 10 hours of closing arguments from five separate attorneys.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grace trial going into 11th week

Judge Donald Molloy dismissed two defendants, ruled on two critical motions and revealed a deadline for his ruling on another last week in the environmental trial of W.R. Grace & Co.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Grace trial: McCaig dismissed; 3 individual defendants remain

William McCaig, one of five W.R. Grace & Co. executives on trial for conspiring to commit environmental crimes, was dismissed from the case Thursday morning. McCaig is the second executive to be dismissed from the case. Robert Walsh was dismissed Monday.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Prosecution drops its case against Walsh

The government dismissed all charges against Robert C. Walsh Monday afternoon in the W.R. Grace & Co. federal trial in Missoula.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Defense witnesses argue against Grace conspiracy

Defense lawyers spent the latter half of Wednesday morning attempting to disprove that W.R. Grace & Co. conspired to conceal the dangerous nature of Libby vermiculite.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Molloy rules to not dismiss trial for misconduct

Judge Donald Molloy ruled Tuesday morning that he would not dismiss the W.R. Grace case for alleged prosecutorial misconduct.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Defense: Government's case based on inference, not fact

Using documents related to the controversial testimony of witness Robert Locke, the defense argued Tuesday afternoon that the government’s case against W.R. Grace & Co. was based on inference and not fact.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Witness: Residents faced imminent risk

The W.R. Grace & Co. environmental trial entered its eighth week on Monday with testimony from a government witness that described the imminent risk of asbestos exposure to Libby residents.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Grace trial resumes with no decision on Locke

The W.R. Grace & Co. environmental trial resumed Wednesday following a week-and-a-half break with Judge Donald Molloy undecided about allowing the testimony of a former company executive.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trial turns to cleanup issues

The marathon environmental trial against W.R. Grace & Co. continued this week with the latest testimony turning to Libby High School’s track and mine cleanup.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Perjury allegation surfaces at trial

The W.R. Grace & Co. environmental trial is taking a “spring break” this week with testimony scheduled to resume on Wednesday, April 8.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Defense attorney spars with former Grace exec

Defense attorney David Bernick tried to cast doubt on the testimony of former W.R. Grace & Co. executive Robert Locke in Missoula on Wednesday during the 23rd day of the notable environmental trial.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hamster studies take spotlight in Grace trial

A former chemist employed by W.R. Grace & Co. took the stand Wednesday – and he probably never wants to hear about hamsters again.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Financial analyst testifies about Grace's concerns

The environmental case against W.R. Grace & Co. and five executives entered its fourth week on Monday.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Whitehouse, local couple take stand in Grace trial

The environmental trial of W.R. Grace & Co. and five executives came to a screeching halt on Monday because of an ill juror.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grace trial begins in Missoula

Editor’s Note: The Western News is reporting on the case against W.R. Grace & Co. through the University of Montana’s School of Journalism and School of Law. Reporters contributing information to the story in this edition included Carly Flandro, Kyle Lehman, Laura L. Lundquist, Josh Benham, Elizabeth Diehl and Chris …
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO