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First Day of Rifle Season Brings in “Pretty Typical” Haul
Thousands of hunters across Montana hit the backcountry on the first day of the big game hunting season.
‘Moderate’ Fire Danger Announced for Missoula County – Outdoor Burning Permits Issued
Rain and recent cooler temps have resulted in an open burning issuance and 'moderate' fire danger listings in Missoula County.
Jailed Club Founder Gets Final Chance to Account for $13.8M
A federal judge says a one-time billionaire real estate mogul who's languished for six months in a Montana jail faces a "final opportunity" to come clean about a Mexican property sale during a trial that starts Monday.
Early Morning Apartment Fire Reported in Missoula
The Missoula Fire Department responded to early morning reports of flames and smoke coming from a dryer located in the utility room of a 5-plex apartment building located at Pattee Creek Dr.
Helicopters Respond to 3,000 Acre Fire Near Logan
Three state helicopters are in route from Helena to help ground crews fight a 3,000 acre wildfire burning in Gallatin County, north of Logan.
Montana Scores Well Among States Where All Grads Took ACT
Among states that require all high school students to take the ACT college entrance exam, Montana's 2015 students ranked fourth highest in average composite score.
American Deaths: Gun Violence vs. Terrorism
During his presidency, President Barack Obama has had to deliver statements on gun violence 15 times.
After a gunman opened fire at Oregon's Umpqua Community College, killing nine people and injuring nine, a visibly upset Obama said the shootings were becoming all too routine.
Young Child Dies in Motor Home Fire
Flathead County officials say a young child died in a motor home fire southwest of Kalispell.
Pelosi: I’m Not Sure If I’ll Miss Boehner – ‘It Depends On What Comes Next’
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says she's not sure if she'll miss retiring Speaker John Boehner -- even as she praised him as "a very fine person."
Montana Delivers New Funds to Mental Health Programs
Montana officials have distributed the first 15 percent of a $19 million mental health care package passed this year.