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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…
Flathead asks visitors to stay away, for now
The beautiful Flathead Valley is a travel destination to many across the globe, and the local economy relies heavily on the tourism industry.
Postal Service extends hold period on mail
The U.S. Postal Service is extending the holding period for mail from 10 to 30 days for those impacted by COVID-19.
Woman can’t seem to butt out
A bullheaded woman on U.S. 2 in Hungry Horse purportedly called 911 to get deputies to buy her cigarettes. Dispatchers provided her with the non-emergency phone number, but she supposedly didn’t have a pen to write…
Hot Springs hit with string of crimes
Even the small town of Hot Springs is not immune from the ravaging effects of dangerous drugs such as methamphetamine.
Hospital in Shelby in ‘dire need’ of more staff
Toole County is experiencing an increase in positive coronavirus cases and on Monday reported two fatalities from the virus, prompting the Montana Nurses Association to put out an urgent call for any available nurs…
Bears starting to emerge from dens
Bears in Northwest Montana are emerging from their dens, prompting officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to remind residents and visitors to “Be Bear Aware.”
UN adopts 4 resolutions, voting by email because of COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions on Monday, with its 15 members voting by email for the first time because of the coronavirus pandemic.
New Mexico official in video blames 'Asians' for virus
DEMING, N.M. (AP) — A southern New Mexico county official is under fire for posting a social media video casting blame for the novel coronavirus pandemic on “Asians.”
State ethics commission considers merits of four complaints
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's newly founded State Ethic Commission plans to meet by online video conference later this week to review the first four complaints it has received.
Hawaii Democrats to count presidential primary votes May 23
HONOLULU (AP) — The Democratic Party of Hawaii said Monday it will count ballots cast in its party-run presidential primary on May 23.
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China state media reports 19 people killed in forest fire
BEIJING (AP) — Nineteen people have died while fighting a raging forest fire in southwestern China and hundreds of reinforcements were sent to fight the blaze …
Judges slow abortion bans in Texas, Ohio, Alabama amid virus
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal judges on Monday temporarily blocked efforts in Texas and Alabama to ban abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, handing Pla…
Tenor Placido Domingo feels 'fine' after coronavirus
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tenor Placido Domingo said Monday he is resting at home after catching the new coronavirus.