Montana Morning State News Headlines for Tuesday, January 8

Missoula man convicted of rape charges after a trial that concluded with jury deliberations late Friday evening.

He's at it again. Chad Lobeck was arrested for burglary a second time in less than 10 days after allegedly breaking into a bicycle shop in Missoula.

The Montana Legislature was officially gaveled to order yesterday. There were calls for civility and cooperation from Democrats while Republicans hope to present a united front against tax increases.

Mostly sunny in western Montana today, with highs near freezing.