Montana Morning State News Headlines For Wednesday, October 4
The University of Montana has hired GE Executive, former Green Beret and West Point graduate Seth Bodnar as its new president.
U.S. Supreme Court denies convicted murderer Markus Kaarma a new trial, however his attorneys will now seek post conviction relief.
Nevada's Attorney General has reached out to Montana's Tim Fox asking for crime victims advocates to help the over 500 people wounded in Sunday's massacre in Las Vegas.
Cloudy today in western Montana, with highs warming into the mid 50's.
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