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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…
The Latest: Tennis, anyone? Coaching videos offered online
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Feds revoking reservation status for tribe's 300 acres
BOSTON (AP) — A tribe is losing reservation status for its more than 300 acres in Massachusetts, raising fears among Native American groups that other tribes c…
Study: Social distancing seems to be helping in King County
SEATTLE (AP) — Public health officials and researchers said Monday social distancing appears to be helping slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Seattle area, whe…
Trump administration rules gun shops 'essential' amid virus
The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop t…
Montana governor imposes travel self-quarantine
Gov. Steve Bullock on Monday directed that travelers arriving from another state or country to Montana for non-work-related purposes undergo a 14-day self-quarantine.
Justices decline challenge to Seattle 'democracy vouchers'
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Seattle's first-in-the-nation “democracy voucher” program for public financing of political campaigns.
Governor announces more money for protective equipment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday that he has approved an additional $45 million to purchase protective equipment for medical providers and for ventilators due to the coronavirus in …
Pacific snake eel, rarely seen in Oregon, found near Astoria
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — A Pacific snake eel, a species rarely seen in waters as far north as Oregon, was found in the sand near Astoria over the weekend.
Mountain lion management plan sets goals for west Colorado
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A draft plan by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife department would maintain stable populations of mountain lions in western Colorado.
Indiana finances take a big blow from coronavirus crisis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's finances are taking a major hit from the coronavirus crisis, and it just remains to be seen how big of a hit it will be.
Man who abandoned baby gets 3 years for firearms charges
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) —
Judge won't halt Watkins College-Belmont University merger
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville judge has ruled against two students and a teacher who are attempting to block the proposed merger between Watkins College …
Virus: Firefighters ask public to be honest if they're sick
SEATTLE (AP) — Firefighters and first responders in Washington state are seeking donations of protective gear and ask the public to be honest about their sympt…
Evidence points to homicide in Washington missing man case
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man is missing and presumed dead after several items of evidence point to a homicide, police said.
SC candidates file as outbreak puts calendar in question
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The filing period for South Carolina’s 2020 primaries and November general election closed Monday, although the coronavirus outbreak has …