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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
US again accused of killing civilians in Somalia airstrikes
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The U.S. military is facing more allegations of killing civilians with airstrikes in Somalia, and now says it will address the issue more fully in upcoming public reports.
Experts say virus could kill up to 240,000 Americans
NEW YORK (AP) — As the number of coronavirus deaths continues to surge in the U.S., officials are warning the disease could kill between 100,000 and 240,000 Am…
The Latest: China reports 36 new COVID-19 cases
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with…
Dryness, sudden winds factors in deadly China forest fire
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese officials say dry conditions, high temperatures and a sudden change in wind direction all contributed to the deaths of 19 people in a fo…
More than 50 infected with virus at California nursing home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California nursing home has been hit hard by the coronavirus, with more than 50 residents infected — a troubling development amid…
Census Day arrives with US almost paralyzed by coronavirus
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Census Day — the date used to reference where a person lives for the once-a-decade count — arrived Wednesday with a nation almost paralyze…
State warns of stimulus-related scams
The Montana Department of Revenue is warning Montanans about scams related to the recently announced federal stimulus package.
Bigfork committee recommends approval of retreat center
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee recommended approval of a request for a conditional-use permit for a “camp and retreat center” north of Bigfork at its teleconference meeting last week.
Moving day goes haywire in Somers
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a moving truck reportedly smashing into a cable and phone line pole on School Addition Road in Somers, causing it to fall over a neighbor’s lawn.
Montanans urged to self-report Census data
Montanans can now fill out their 2020 Census form online, by phone or by mail. Census data can be entered online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 1-844-330-2020 or via mail if a household has received a paper quest…
BP announces North Slope worker tests positive for COVID-19
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A worker on Alaska's North Slope tested positive for COVID-19, BP announced Tuesday.
Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave carrier amid virus outbreak
U.S. Navy officials say nearly 3,000 sailors aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier where the coronavirus has spread will be taken off the ship by Friday as military l…
Liberal groups start effort to target 'corporate' Democrats
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A coalition of liberal groups has begun a campaign to target critical moderate New Mexico Senate Democrats who have blocked some liberal proposals.
Early divisions as Congress weighs next help for economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The bipartisan partnership that propelled a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package through Congress just days ago is already showing signs of …
Trump allies warn against feud with swing-state governor
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump's allies are trying to contain a politically risky election-year fight with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as he s…