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January 30, 2023

Montana won't seek death penalty for woman involved in grandson's death

Montana won't seek the death penalty for a woman who was involved in the killing of her 12 year old grandson. Investigators found videos of the boy being abused and denied food.

January 30, 2023

Harvard law professor falls for fake tweet suggesting governor's child was 'immaculately conceived:' 'WTAF!?'

Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe was widely mocked online for believing a fake tweet claiming Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte's child was 'immaculately conceived.'

January 27, 2023

Montana man gets 10 years for faking COVID to miss criminal court hearing

A Montana man was sentenced to 10 years for faking COVID-19 in order to miss a court hearing. The 55-year-old man was convicted of fabricating physical evidence.

January 26, 2023

MT Gov. Gianforte faces $2.6 billion budget surplus, proposes tax rebates

Montana has received an unprecedented budget surplus of $2.6 billion. Gov. Greg Gianforte said Montana residents have overpaid and should receive tax rebates and credits.

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.