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![Illegal Eagle Trafficking Case](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/perching-bald-eagle_6593.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Illegal Eagle Trafficking Case
An investigation into illegal trafficking of eagle and migratory bird feathers and remains has led to federal charges against three Montanans.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says 51-year-old William E. Hugs Sr.; his son, 22-year-old William E. Hugs Jr., and 33-year-old Ernie Lemuel Stewart pleaded not guilty to a variety of charges in Billings on Tuesday.
![Trappers Kill Two Wolves Involved in Livestock Kills](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/wolves.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Trappers Kill Two Wolves Involved in Livestock Kills
Government trappers have killed two of the four wolves believed to be involved in recent livestock depredations on a ranch in southern Ravalli County.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Lou Royce says a female wolf was caught in a trap and euthanized Sunday...
![Let Old Glory Wave Today!](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/flag-raising.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Let Old Glory Wave Today!
Today is June 14th 2011, National Flag Day. Here is a great article about the top 5 myths of the American Flag.
Check out the history of National Flag Day...
![Flooding and Heavy Rains Delay Wheat Planting](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/wheat.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Flooding and Heavy Rains Delay Wheat Planting
Hundreds of thousands of acres have gone unplanted due to Montana's record rains.
Farmers say the point of no return for the number of days required to produce a wheat crop is quickly approaching.
![Another Round Of Rain Causes Impassable Roads](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/at_shawmut.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Another Round Of Rain Causes Impassable Roads
Muddy conditions are frustrating attempts to complete road repairs in central Montana that would give about 300 stranded residents a way out of their rural neighborhood.
![Specially Trained Dog Rids Mt. Sentinel of Invaders](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/border-collie1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Specially Trained Dog Rids Mt. Sentinel of Invaders
A weed-sniffing border collie is helping officials in Montana hunt down a noxious weed found on Mount Sentinel in Missoula.
Seamus, 3, is trained to hunt Dyer's woad, which occurs in only seven places in the state.
![Road Repairs Begin Near Flood Soaked Roundup](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/r-ROUNDUP-MONTANA-FLOODING-2011-large570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Road Repairs Begin Near Flood Soaked Roundup
Work crews in central Montana on Sunday began repairing two washouts of a backcountry road as part of a plan to get to another washout on a larger road that has for a week cut off more than 300 people in a rural area near the town of Roundup.
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GOP Convention In Butte
Montana Republicans gather later this week in Butte to pick leadership in advance of the 2012 election cycle.
Republicans are gearing up to back GOP leader Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg in his challenge to Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester.
![Manhunt Continues For Suspect Who Is Accussed Of Firing Shots at Officers](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/manhunt.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Manhunt Continues For Suspect Who Is Accussed Of Firing Shots at Officers
Authorities in northwestern Montana say a man who fired upon deputies had previously told police "he wasn't going to be taken down last time."
Police were still searching for David Burgert, who fled in his vehicle Sunday morning from officers making a check near Lolo on U.S. Highway 12.
![Missoula City Fire Takes Down House With Controlled Burn](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/06/100_2101.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula City Fire Takes Down House With Controlled Burn
Missoula City Fire conducted a controlled burn at 1840 S. 11th St. W. this afternoon. Fire personnel say the owner of the property plans on building a new structure and donated the older home to give them the opportunity to use it as a training exercise. Neighbor...