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Feds wants Wyoming Grizzly Mauling Suit Dismissed
The federal government is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit over a fatal grizzly bear mauling near Yellowstone National Park.
A 430-pound male grizzly mauled Erwin Evert of Park Ridge, Ill., in June 2010 and his widow has filed a $5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the government...
Wildfires On Blackfeet Reservation Force Evacuations
Officials say gusty winds are fueling major grass fires on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana that are prompting evacuations.
Butte Man Reported Missing
Law enforcement officers in Butte are seeking information on a 51-year-old man who was last seen a week ago.
Man Kills Wife, Self In Libby
Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Libby involving a husband and wife.
Police Chief Jim Smith says 51-year-old Dale Kinniburgh Jr. called 911 at about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday and told the dispatcher he had just killed his 55-year-old wife, Katherine, and was about to kill himself...
SW Idaho Jail Latest To End Face-To-Face Visits
Jail officials in southwestern Idaho's Canyon County are the latest to ditch traditional face-to-face visits between inmates and the public in favor of online chats.
Canyon County Sheriff Chris Smith says the new video visitation system will be introduced Tuesday...
With Wolves’ Return, Study Says Trees Rebound
Scientists say in a new study that the return of gray wolves has dramatically altered the landscape in portions of Yellowstone National Park, by curbing foraging elk herds that prevented new aspen, willow and cottonwood trees from taking root...
Lady Griz Defense Grounds Eagles In 53-46 Win!
The U of M lady Griz made a big statement in their Big Sky Conference debut last night on the road taking on the Eastern Washington Eagles. The Lady Griz defense shined as they grounded the Eagles in a 53-46 win.
The Eagles came out hot & flew out to an early 70 lead. Th...
Fronitier Conference Players Of The Week
Carroll College's Ben Cutler has been named the Frontier Conference men's basketball player of the week.
Cutler averaged 23.5 points and 2.5 rebounds last week as the Saints lost to Bellevue University 89-72 and defeated Dickinson State University 89-76...
UM’s Cherry Named Big Sky Player Of The Week
Montana's Will Cherry has been selected as the Big Sky Conference men's basketball player of the week.
Cherry averaged 18.5 points, five rebounds and 4½ assists in victories over Portland State and Eastern Washington last week.
Cherry, a 6-foot-1 guard, scored 22 points as the Grizzlies defeated Eastern Washington on Friday...
Skier, Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanches Identified
Park County authorities have identified a snowmobiler and a skier who died in separate avalanches near the Montana-Wyoming line.
44-year-old David Lee Gaillard was skiing with his wife Saturday southeast of Cooke City when an avalanche occurred around 2 p...