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Montana legislature passes bill impacting judicial elections

HELENA, Mont. (KUMV) - Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill this week that he says protects free speech in judicial elections. It allows political parties to donate to judicial candidates who are considered nonpartisan on the ballot. Gianforte has been calling on the legislature to reform the judiciary by...

Montana · 2025-03-15
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Superintendent of schools says the state is preparing for Department of Education cuts

President Donald Trump is slashing the Department of Education’s workforce. MTPR’s Austin Amestoy speaks with Montana's Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen to learn how public education may be impacted. Austin Amestoy: Superintendent, the federal Department of Education funds about 18% of Montana's public school budgets, according to...

Montana · 2025-03-14
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Republican lawmakers struggle to find footing after passage of abortion rights amendment

During the first half of the 2025 Legislature, there weren’t many debates on bills to restrict abortion access — a notable departure from the past two sessions steered by a Republican majority and the administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte. But during the few committee hearings on the topic this year, frustration from opponents, whose numbers far outstripped supporters, quickly boiled over.

Montana · 2025-03-14
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1 woman dead after officer-involved shooting in Helena

HELENA, Mont. — One woman is dead after being shot by officers in Helena. The suspect made threats of shooting staff and a judge at the Lewis and Clark County Courthouse. Law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter at the Lewis and Clark County Courthouse in Helena on Friday around 1:30 p.m., according to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton.

Helena, MT · 2025-03-14
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DOGE cuts $425,000 from Montana Fair Housing budget

Montana Fair Housing received an email on Feb. 27 stating that a grant providing $425,000 in annual funding was terminated at the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Butte, MT · 2025-03-14

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Whooping cough circulating in Montana

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula Public Health is alerting the community that pertussis (whooping cough) is circulating in Montana. Since December Montana has seen 140 cases in 13 jurisdictions. There has been 22 pertussis cases reported in Missoula County. The following was sent out by Missoula Public Health:. Missoula Public...

Missoula, MT · 2025-03-14

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Montana AG Austin Knudsen Faces Disciplinary Hearing Over Misconduct

Get an insider’s look into what’s happening in and around the halls of power with expert reporting, analysis and insight from the editors and reporters of Montana Free Press. Sign up to get the free Capitolized newsletter delivered to your inbox every Thursday. March 13, 2025. Chief Justice...

Montana · 2025-03-13

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20 Cats Removed From A Great Falls Home

The Great Falls Police Department and Great Falls Animal Control officers recently seized 20 cats from a residence on 12th St North. The seizure followed an investigation after numerous reports were made about approximately 40 cats living in the residence. Animal Cruelty Investigation In Great Falls. The investigation began after...

Great Falls, MT · 2025-03-14

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Court strikes down bills that placed ‘unnecessary’ hurdles to abortion

A state district court judge has ruled that two bills which would make abortions more complicated or illegal in Montana are unconstitutional and has ordered them stricken from the books. The bills were both passed by the Montana Legislature in 2023, which had a supermajority of Republican lawmakers. The bills were signed by Gov. Greg […]

Montana · 2025-03-13

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Search Continues for These Four Missing People in Yellowstone County

According to the Montana Missing Persons Database, four individuals from Yellowstone County have gone missing since March 1, 2025. The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating each case and is urging anyone with information to come forward. These are the missing individuals:. Cheyenne Rain White. A 28-year-old white female,...

Yellowstone County, MT · 2025-03-14

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Man arrested on warrants near Billings West High

Billings West High School was placed on secure lockdown Friday morning after a wanted man ran from officers into a nearby residence.

Billings, MT · 2025-03-14

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Montana law enforcement say they're ICE'd out of immigration enforcement

But when it comes to immigration enforcement—a political hot-button issue on the minds of many families, the role of local police in Montana is more limited.

Hardin, MT · 2025-03-13

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47 million barrels of oil estimated to live in parts of Wyoming, USGS says

CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Geological Survey, or USGS, released its assessment of potential oil and gas formations under parts of Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. That’s according to a release from the USGS, which states that its assessment reveals that there are technically recoverable resources of 47 million barrels of oil and 876 billion cubic feet of gas.

Wyoming · 2025-03-13

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Look! The Truth About Red Porch Lights In Montana

A lot of people decorate their homes with colorful lights during the holiday season. In addition to hanging Christmas lights, it's not uncommon to see folks swap out their porch lights with different colors as well. You may not know it, but some colors have a special meaning and are...

Montana · 2025-03-13

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1 taken into custody after body found in Lame Deer

Northern Cheyenne tribal authorities said Thursday they are investigating a body found near the Commodity Building in west Lame Deer.

Lame Deer, MT · 2025-03-13

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Intermountain Health’s On-Demand Service brings easy access for common pharmacy and medical needs

MURRAY, Utah (ABC4 Utah) – Intermountain Health’s pharmacy on-demand services are expanding to bring faster access to common medications and medical needs without having to see a doctor first. This expansion increases the number of pharmacy products patients can access in Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. “Intermountain’s on-demand services are helping reach the goal of […]

Utah · 2025-03-14