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January 18, 2023

MT lawmakers seek to interpret state constitution as means to restrict abortion

Montana lawmakers suggest the state’s constitutional right to privacy extends to unborn babies and should not be infringed upon, a move that could restrict or ban abortion.

January 12, 2023

'Retire or get fired': Senate GOP campaign committee targets Manchin, red-state Democrats with ad campaign

The Senate GOP’s campaign committee is targeting Joe Manchin and two other Democratic senators from red-leaning states that likely face very challenging reelections in 2024

January 11, 2023

Owner of former MT mine pays $18.5M to settle harmful asbestos claims

The owner of a former vermiculite mine, W.R. Grace & Co., will pay $18.5 million dollars to the state of Montana, which claimed the mine spread harmful asbestos around the area.

January 9, 2023

Montana shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured as gunman barricaded in residence

A shooting in Montana left one person dead and another injured as the suspect barricaded themselves in a residence. The suspect was eventually taken into custody.

January 6, 2023

Glacier National Park: Exploring the world’s first international peace park

Glacier National Park takes its name from the many glaciers that shaped its topography over two million years. It features some of the most amazing mountain scenery in North America.

December 13, 2022

Vulnerable Montana senator won't commit to re-election bid: 'Retire or lose' says state GOP

Republicans are hoping to oust Sen. Jon Tester, the only Democrat to hold statewide office in Montana, when his seat is up for grabs in the 2024 elections.

November 28, 2022

Montana officials ask judge to lift restraining order limiting wolf kills

Montana officials asked a judge Monday to lift the restraining order on how many wolf kills a person can have this winter. Environmentalists sued the state in October over its regulations.

November 22, 2022

Montana former tribal elected official sentenced for bribery

A former Tribal official from the MHA Nation was sentenced to six years and three months for accepting bribes and kickbacks totaling more than $260,000.

November 16, 2022

Montana Supreme Court declines to block law banning vaccine mandates in most workplaces

The Montana Supreme Court decided to not block a state law banning vaccine mandates in most workplaces.

November 16, 2022

Montana judge restricts wolf hunting near Yellowstone Park

A Montana judge has temporarily limited the number of wolves hunters can kill near Yellowstone Park. Each hunter can now only kill five instead of 20.