Associated Press
Montana Grizzly Hunt Rules Challenged in Court
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Animal advocates are suing Montana officials over rules for grizzly bear hunts that would kick in if the U.S. government moves ahead with its proposal to lift the animals' federal protections.
Stunt Motorcyclist’s Body Found in Canyon Ferry Lake
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Searchers using sonar have found the body of a 19-year-old man who crashed while trying to ride a modified motorcycle across Canyon Ferry Lake east of Helena.
Pair of Grizzlies Relocated From Whitefish
WHITEFISH, Mont. (AP) — Residents around Whitefish are being asked to pick fruit trees and lock up food sources after two grizzly bears were captured in Whitefish and had to be relocated.
Montana Grizzly Hunt Rules Challenged in Court
Animal advocates are suing Montana officials over rules for grizzly bear hunts that would kick in if the U.S. government moves ahead with its proposal to lift the animals' federal protections.
Stunt Motorcyclist’s Body Found in Canyon Ferry Lake
Searchers using sonar have found the body of a 19-year-old man who crashed while trying to ride a modified motorcycle across Canyon Ferry Lake east of Helena.
Warrant Issued After Man Refuses to Register As Sex Offender
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A warrant has been issued for a man who says he is innocent of sexual assault charges after his petition was rejected by the Montana Supreme Court.
Progress Made Reducing Lake Trout in Yellowstone Lake
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Wildlife managers are making headway with their programs to reduce the number of voracious lake trout in Yellowstone National Park's signature body of water, giving hope to sports enthusiasts who want the cutthroat trout to make a comeback.
Montana Biologists Say Grizzlies Expanding Territory
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana biologists say they've been seeing more grizzly bear activity east of the Continental Divide in recent years.
Phillips County Releases Information About Shooting
HAVRE, Mont. (AP) — A man who was shot to death by a Phillips County sheriff's deputy last week had been walking down the highway in the middle of the night wearing just underwear prior to the confrontation that led to his death.
16 Homes Destroyed by Western Montana Wildfire
HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — Authorities have found two more homes that were destroyed by a wildfire in western Montana, bringing the total to 16.