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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…
Disputed Canada-US oil pipeline work to start in April
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Canadian company said Tuesday it plans to start construction of the disputed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline through the U.S. Midwest i…
US warship captain seeks crew isolation as virus spreads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his …
Montana to ban evictions, utility shutoffs amid virus order
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana residents will be protected from eviction, foreclosure or utility shutoffs for nonpayment while the state's stay-at-home order is in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Bullock …
6 European nations condemn North Korean missile launches
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council didn’t issue a statement after discussing North Korea’s latest missile tests but six European nations on the council are condemning Pyongyang’ repeated launches, sayi…
Model shows April 19 peak for virus in Washington state
SEATTLE (AP) — A look at virus-related developments in Washington:
Montana timber land buyer plans to maintain public access
KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — The new owner of large tracts of Montana timber land does not intend to break longstanding access agreements allowing people to use the lands for hunting and fishing, officials said.
After dragging feet, Mexico enters a new stage in virus fight
Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he’ll announce new measures to contain the spreading coronavirus after declaring a national health emergency, in a sign he is taking firmer action against the dise…
Virus disrupts pregnancy plans, raises anxiety and questions
Some pregnant women fear giving birth with no loved ones by their side. Others worry about getting sick with COVID-19 and not being able to hold their newborns…
Toronto cancels city-led and permitted events to June 30
TORONTO (AP) — Canada's largest city, Toronto, announced Tuesday it is canceling all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemi…
Noem: Guidance will stand after lawmakers reject new powers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem said Tuesday that she'll continue her current guidance for business restrictions after lawmakers rejected her request…
Ex-Kansas City councilwoman to run for lieutenant governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Kansas City Council woman Alissia Canady is running as a Democrat for Missouri lieutenant governor and former Republican auditor candidate Saundra McDowell is running for governor.
Idaho earthquake felt in Flathead
A strong earthquake in Central Idaho on Tuesday evening was felt all across Western Montana, including the Flathead Valley.
Viral virus briefing: Where science meets all things Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — For a few moments in the Rose Garden, the coronavirus pandemic is a bucking bronco with President Donald Trump on its back. His arm swings an…
Las Vegas marking parking places for homeless encampment
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Homeless people in Las Vegas have been directed to sleep in rectangles painted on the pavement in a makeshift parking lot camp as a way to lim…
US appeals court: Attack on gay man enough for asylum claim
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An asylum seeker from Ghana who said he was attacked by a mob led by his father because of his sexuality has shown a valid fear of persecution, a U.S. appeals case said in a case argued by two l…