Associated Press
Secretary of State Calls for Automatic Voter Registration
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Secretary of State Linda McCulloch is asking state lawmakers to pass an automatic voter registration bill in the next legislative session
Commissioner: Anonymous Political Blogs Can’t Be Regulated
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's elections regulator says blogs that provide political commentary penned by anonymous authors are not subject to campaign finance reporting and disclosure laws.
Judge Says VA Montana Retaliated Against Whistleblower
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A judge says a VA Montana leader harassed and retaliated against an employee because the worker filed a patient safety report over an operating room error.
Yellowstone Wildfire Season Called One of Worst in Decades
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The wildfire season this summer in Yellowstone is being called the worst in decades.
Complaint Filed Over Montana Suspension of Solar Payments
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is being asked to step in after Montana officials suspended payment for solar projects until a rate structure can be determined.
University of Montana Fall Enrollment Down
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Fall enrollment at the University of Montana's main campus is down 6.1 percent compared to last year, continuing a downward trend since it reported a peak enrollment of 13,198 students in 2010.
Montana Insurer to Shut Down In 2017
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Officials for a Montana health insurance company say the company will shut down next year.
Woman Denies Baby’s Beating Death on Montana Reservation
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A 42-year-old Montana woman has denied federal murder charges based on accusations she killed a 13-month-old girl and put the baby's body in a dumpster.
Daredevil Successfully Jumps Rocket Over Canyon
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Professional stuntman Eddie Braun successfully jumped over the Snake River Canyon Friday afternoon in an ode to his boyhood idol, Evel Knievel.
WYDOT Considering Yellowstone License Plate
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is looking into the idea of offering state license plates that celebrate Yellowstone National Park.