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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…
Native Americans raise concerns about legislative action
HELENA (AP) — Bills that sought to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day were tabled in committee. Funding for two state health positions dedicated to Native Americ…
Gallatin county approves permit to build pipeline under river
BOZEMAN (AP) — A floodplain permit to place a natural gas pipeline under the Gallatin River in Montana was approved as part of a larger project to build a vacation rental destination on an island in Gallatin Gatewa…
Texas man dies in Montana skiing accident
BOZEMAN (AP) — A Texas man died in a skiing accident in southwest Montana last week, Gallatin County officials said.
Montana joins Arizona lawsuit to halt Biden immigration plan
HELENA (AP) — Montana's top prosecutor on Monday joined a lawsuit filed last month by Arizona which seeks to halt President Joe Biden's new immigration policie…
Report on oil and gas sale ban due by summer
BILLINGS (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it will deliver an interim report on its suspension of oil and gas sales from federal lands and wate…
Propane leak precedes Ryegate house explosion that killed 2
A propane leak apparently led to an explosion that destroyed a mobile home in the central Montana town of Ryegate, killing two people who owned a bar there, Golden Valley County officials said.
Montana looks at next steps for Colstrip
Less than two years ago, just over the border in Campbell County, Wyoming, around 700 coal workers lost their jobs when the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines shut down. It is a fate many in Montana’s coal country, l…
FBI arrests 2, including Montana man, in Capitol riot
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men wanted in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol were arrested over the weekend, including one who reportedly served as a bodyguard to former President Donald Trump's longtime political confida…
Former manager pleads guilty in North Dakota oilfield death
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A man accusing of lying to investigators about the 2014 death of an oilfield worker in North Dakota pleaded guilty Monday in federal court.
States look to step up wolf kills
BILLINGS (AP) — Payments for dead wolves. Unlimited hunting of the animals. Shooting wolves from the air.
Lawmakers assess next steps at session's halfway point
HELENA — As the Montana Legislature pauses for its midpoint break this week, members of both chambers — both controlled by substantial Republican majorities — …
Covid relief bill includes funding for Empire Builder
Amtrak’s Empire Builder route along Montana’s Hi-Line is on track to return to full-time service.
Ex-students allege sexual abuse at troubled teen school
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Former students have sued a pair of Montana schools for troubled teenage girls alleging they were sexually assaulted and suffered mental anguish.
Montana set to raise starting pay for public school teachers
HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law on Friday a measure aimed at increasing starting teacher pay, making good on a promise from his elect…
Senate energy panel backs Haaland for interior secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Se…