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![Former Bozeman HS Coach Wants Sexting Case Dropped](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/020210SEXTING.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Bozeman HS Coach Wants Sexting Case Dropped
A former Bozeman High School track coach accused of sexting female athletes is asking a Gallatin County judge to dismiss the case.
James Michael Evans was charged last October with felony sexual abuse of children and two counts of misdemeanor obscenity after police say he had been sending sexually explicit messages by cell phone to a 15-year-old girl.
![Man Killed After Car Hits Elk, Crashes Into Semi](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/fatal-crash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Killed After Car Hits Elk, Crashes Into Semi
The Montana Highway Patrol says a car struck an elk on Interstate 90 in southwestern Montana, crossed the median and struck an oncoming semi tractor-trailer, killing a passenger in the car.
The patrol says the crash happened at 3 a.m. Wednesday just west of Jens in Powell County.
![Group Asks Judge To Toss Campaign Finance Ruling](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/moneypic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Group Asks Judge To Toss Campaign Finance Ruling
The attorney for a group seeking to overhaul Montana's campaign finance laws is asking a judge to rule that it is unconstitutional for the state to penalize it for not reporting its expenditures.
Wednesday's court hearing is part of an ongoing legal battle between Montana officials and Virginia-based American Tradition Partnership.
![Baucus Very Confident Debt Deal Can Be Reached](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/super-committee3_gi_top.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Baucus Very Confident Debt Deal Can Be Reached
U.S. Sen. Max Baucus says he is confident the bipartisan deficit committee can reach a deal in the next month to find $1.2 trillion in budget savings.
Baucus says the committee remains united in its agreement to keep specifics among themselves.
![Missoula Man Who Received No Jail Time For Fatal Crash Arrested](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/zerotolerance1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula Man Who Received No Jail Time For Fatal Crash Arrested
A Missoula man who was given a 20-year suspended prison sentence last week for his role in a drunken-driving crash that killed a woman is accused of violating his probation by doing drugs and hanging out with convicted felons.
![Rehberg Bashes Lobbyists As Son Works For One](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/Rehberg-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rehberg Bashes Lobbyists As Son Works For One
Montana Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg's son works for a Washington D.C. lobbying firm, though the congressman says there is no conflict of interest.
Rehberg has made a point of criticizing Democratic Sen. Jon Tester's campaign money ties to lobbyists. But Rehberg has been less vocal about his son, A.J., as a vice president at GAGE.
A.J. Rehberg is not a registered lobbyist, although he is the poin
![Helena Woman Killed In Rollover Crash Near Great Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/rollover.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Helena Woman Killed In Rollover Crash Near Great Falls
Authorities say a member of the Montana Air National Guard was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash south of Great Falls.
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Danny Sons says the woman's vehicle hit loose gravel as it was coming around a curve on Gibson Flats Road on Tuesday afternoon...
![IED Blast Critically Injures Missoula Soldier](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/sam-helmer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
IED Blast Critically Injures Missoula Soldier
Family members say a 21-year-old Missoula soldier is recovering after he was critically injured by the blast of an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Pfc. Sam Helmer is being treated at a German hospital for injuries suffered Sunday...
![Anaconda Police Officer Denies DUI Charge](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/alcohol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Anaconda Police Officer Denies DUI Charge
A 27-year-old Anaconda police officer accused of driving drunk and hitting a parked vehicle last month has pleaded not guilty.
Tyler Deeks appeared in Justice Court on Monday and denied misdemeanor charges of DUI first offense and failure to report an accident by the quickest means. His trial has been scheduled for Feb. 16.
![Western States Becoming More Urban, Democratic](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/10/Las-Vegas-TV-Show-22.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Western States Becoming More Urban, Democratic
Democratic strategists say western states are becoming more urban and diverse, with an influx of Hispanics, Asian and young voters who favor Democratic presidential candidates.