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Calls to end intraparty fight mount after bitter GOP primary season
Some Republicans believe results of the legislative primary mean it’s time for the Montana Republican Party to men…
VA Secretary McDonough tours Montana with Sen. Tester
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Veteran Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough heard frustrations over high turnover rates among health care providers at the agency as he be…
Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephens dies at 91
HELENA (AP) — Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephens has died. He was 91.
After fewer bison left Yellowstone, population set to grow
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Fewer bison migrated out of Yellowstone National Park this winter than in years past, leading officials to drop plans to capture and rem…
Wildlife group pushes to end bird killing at fish hatchery
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Billings bird conservationists have started an online petition seeking to pressure Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to stop killing osprey…
Bill to deregulate accessory dwellings dies in Montana Senate
Despite bipartisan support, a bill that would prohibit cities and counties from limiting construction of accessory dwelling units appears unlikely to advance after its first hearing before a Montana legislative com…
Fort Belknap Indian Community sues to stop mine work
MALTA, Mont. (AP) — The Fort Belknap Indian Community has sued to halt a Bozeman-based mining company from assessing whether rock at an old mine in the Little Rocky Mountains contains gold.
Genetic testing can help identify best mental health meds
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Health care providers in Montana may soon be able to determine how patients will respond to medications before they are prescribed.
2nd judge recuses himself in nomination commission case
HELENA (AP) — A second judge is recusing himself from hearing a legal challenge to a new Montana law to eliminate the Judicial Nomination Commission and allow the governor to appoint judges to fill vacancies
15-year-olds can get learner's permit without driver's ed
HELENA (AP) — Montana is starting a temporary program to allow 15-year-olds to get a learner's permit without having to take a driver's education class, Attorn…
Montana lawmakers target media for being 'slander machines'
HELENA (AP) — Montana has become the latest state to consider a legislative measure that would prevent media outlets from reporting on news that lawmakers deem…
MSU to hold in-person graduation ceremonies
BOZEMAN — Montana State University will host its 134th commencement in person on Saturday, May 1, at Bobcat Stadium.
Montana House kills bill on Native American voting rights
HELENA (AP) — The Montana House has killed legislation aimed at making it easier for Native Americans living on reservations to vote.
Advocates sue to protect monarchs, Northern spotted owls
BILLINGS (AP) — Wildlife advocates sued federal officials Thursday in a bid for greater protections for monarch butterflies, northern spotted owls and eight other species inching toward possible extinction.
Justice Department working with tribes on missing persons
HELENA (AP) — Jermain Charlo vanished in June 2018. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal member hasn't been seen since.
Montana House backs bill on religious challenges to rules
HELENA (AP) — The Montana House has endorsed a bill that would allow people to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs.