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State Land Swap Deal In Montana Is Approved, Despite Criticism From Trail Group
A controversial land swap deal between the state and a private company in southern Montana has been approved.
Governor’s Race Still Too Close To Call – Republicans Fare Well in Statewide Election
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republicans picked up at least one statewide office, while some candidates resigned themselves to wait until Wednesday morning to find out whether they won or lost.
Missoula Man Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Trafficking – Held Without Bond in Billings
A 34-year-old Missoula man with a previous state conviction for promoting prostitution has denied federal charges that allege he forced two women into sex trafficking.
Coal Research Facility Envisioned for Campbell County
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — An economic development organization hopes to build a carbon innovation research facility in Campbell County.
Investors Anxious as Oregonians Again Vote on Marijuana
AURORA, Ore. (AP) — Eighteen years after Oregon legalized marijuana for medical use and two years after voters decided to allow the use of recreational pot, many Oregonians will think they are experiencing deja vu when they see the issue on their ballots for the Nov. 8 election.
Judge Who Gave Suspended Sentence for Incest Speaks Out
GLASGOW, Mont. (AP) — An eastern Montana judge who has been criticized for handing down a 30-year suspended prison sentence in an incest case is defending his decision.
Flooding Closes Roads in Phillips County
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Roads in Phillips County were closed Friday because of flooding on the Milk River in Montana, and flooding has been reported along Beaver Creek.
The Latest: Gianforte Rejects Outsourcing Claim
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte painted Gov. Steve Bullock as a career politician willing to manipulate the truth to stay in office as the candidates faced off in their final scheduled debate.
Montana Supreme Court Race Prompts Major Fundraising
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Groups trying to influence the outcome of a Montana Supreme Court race are on track to set a record for the most fundraising collected for a justice seat.
Blackfeet Say They’ll Move Bison onto Disputed Sacred Area
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Leaders of Montana's Blackfeet Indian Reservation say they plan to place 89 bison onto U.S. Forest Service land near Glacier National Park that tribal members consider sacred.