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Schweitzer elected chairman of Stillwater board

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:40:19 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Monday that he is "focused like a laser" on improving the Stillwater Mining Co. after being elected chairman of the board - but he also isn't ruling out a potential U.S. Senate run.

Circle woman dies in crash near Glendive

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:17:21 -0400

BILLINGS, Montana - A car crashed into a semi-trailer about 10 miles north of Glendive, killing a Circle woman and injuring four others.

AP NewsBreak: Judge laments man's return to prison

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:28:40 -0400

BILLINGS, Montana - A Montana judge said he fears he's done a "soul-wrenching injustice" to a man he freed from prison after more than 27 years, only to see him ordered back behind bars by a higher court.

Wyoming man dies in Montana crash

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:35:50 -0400

BILLINGS, Montana - An 86-year-old Wyoming man died in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Park City, west of Billings.

Man dies in crash near Jordan

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:04:26 -0400

BILLINGS, Montana - A man died in a rollover crash on Montana Highway 200 near Jordan.

Woman killed, at least 3 injured in dust crashes

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:27:02 -0400

GREAT FALLS, Montana - Alkali dust driven by strong winds created whiteout conditions on Interstate 15, leading to four crashes involving nine vehicles that killed a Shelby woman, the Montana Highway Patrol said.

Montana disaster services chief of staff resigns

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:01:32 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Paul Grimstad, the chief of staff for the embattled Montana Disaster and Emergency Services, submitted his resignation Monday, an agency spokesman said.

2 killed in rollover crash near Drummond

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:11:18 -0400

MISSOULA, Montana - Two people were killed in a one-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 90 west of near Drummond.

Man dies in motorcycle crash west of Bozeman

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:41:29 -0400

BOZEMAN, Montana - A 50-year-old Bozeman man died in a weekend motorcycle crash on Norris Road, west of Bozeman.

Montana Gov. Bullock vetoes 12 bills

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:10:28 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed a measure Friday that he says would have allowed a way for anonymous political organizations to contribute to campaigns through religious groups.

Woman, granddaughter killed in East Helena crash

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:35:05 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Authorities say and woman and her granddaughter were killed in a head-on collision near East Helena.

Justices hear arguments in stream-access case

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:48:31 -0400

BOZEMAN, Montana - The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that may affect whether anglers and recreationists can access easements across private property and certain rivers below the high-water mark.

Wolf Point man dies in rollover crash

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:09:01 -0400

GREAT FALLS, Montana - Authorities say a Wolf Point man died after the vehicle he was in rolled over and crashed on Montana Highway 13.

Montana Legislature hits hiccup on last day

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:35:54 -0400

HELENA, Montana - The Montana Senate wrapped up its work Wednesday with more of the infighting and political maneuvering that came to define the upper chamber's 2013 session, ending with a coalition of Democrats and Republicans bucking conservative leaders to endorse a budget deal.

Mont. session closing with several bills hanging

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:50:20 -0400

HELENA, Montana - The Montana Legislature ended the 2013 session Wednesday with several bills favored by one party or the other failing to make the cut - with Gov. Steve Bullock's plan to expand Medicaid to up to 70,000 residents foremost among them.

Lawmakers move closer to budget deal with governor

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:10:12 -0400

HELENA, Montana - Gov. Steve Bullock and the Montana Legislature reached a deal late Tuesday on the biggest remaining pieces of the state budget, setting the stage for lawmakers to adjourn Wednesday.

Montana Democrat Baucus rules out 7th Senate term

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:08 -0400

WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus of Montana announced plans Tuesday to retire at the end of his term after a career of enormous power and notable independence, producing both collaboration and conflict with fellow Democrats on major tax and health care legislation.