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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Washington set to deliver $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisanship and speed, Washington is about to deliver massive, unprecedented legislation to speed help to individuals and busine…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
The number of people around the world who have contracted the coronavirus has surged past 500,000, and the United States tops the list, according to a Johns Ho…
Texas requires New York, New Orleans travelers to quarantine
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas joined other states Thursday in imposing quarantines on travelers from the New York area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak …
Noem pushes emergency bills, but doctors say it's not enough
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem on Thursday said she will pitch legislators on a series of 10 emergency bills to address what she believes will be a …
First COVID-19 death reported in Montana
Montana recorded its first coronavirus-related death on Thursday, according to Gov. Steve Bullock’s Office.
Harlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77
Fred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77.
Missouri swamped by unemployment claims as cases exceed 500
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — President Donald Trump has approved Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's request for federal disaster declaration, the governor's office announc…
FBI chief pledges to find answers on ex-agent Levinson
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI won't give up on “finding out what happened" to former agent Robert Levinson, who the U.S. government believes died in the custody of…
Montana governor orders 1 million residents to stay at home
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday announced that he's ordering the state’s 1 million residents to stay in their homes in a stepped-up…
Colorado unemployment claims soar 737% amid virus shutdown
Colorado had more than 19,000 unemployment claims last week, a 737% increase from the previous week, as businesses laid off workers amid the widespread economi…
Sen. John Thune returns to South Dakota after feeling ill
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sen. John Thune was consulting with his doctor in his home state of South Dakota on Thursday after leaving Washington, D.C., a day earlier because he felt ill.
Ethanol plants seek rule changes to resupply hand sanitizer
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As hospitals and nursing homes desperately search for hand sanitizer amid the coronavirus outbreak, federal regulators are preventing e…
In surprise move, Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz picked as parliamentary speaker
TEL AVIV, Israel — Centrist Blue and White alliance leader Benny Gantz was elected as speaker of the Israeli parliament Thursday, in a surprise move seen as opening the way toward a unity government.
Deja vu: LA County sheriff closes gun shops again
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the second time this week, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has ordered gun shops to close, a move that challenges the county …
Nevada coronovirus deaths climb to 10; include 1st under 50
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The coronavirus has claimed 10 lives in Nevada, including the first person younger than 50, state health officials said Thursday.