Montana Senate race on ice as Schweitzer weighs making a run - The Hill

Montana Senate race on ice as Schweitzer weighs making a run The Hill Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D) has frozen Montana's Senate race with his refusal to rush a decision on a bid — and he seems to like it just fine that way. “Washington, D.C., is full of people that respond to pressure. I don't think ... Report: Schweitzer Laying Groundwork For Montana Senate BidTPM Group aims to 'draft' Schweitzer for Senate seatKAJ18 Kalispell Montana News all 4 news articles »

06/18/2013 06:37 PM

Kanye West's 'Musical Mind' On Yeezus Wows 2 Chainz, French Montana - MTV.com

Kanye West's 'Musical Mind' On Yeezus Wows 2 Chainz, French Montana MTV.com It's a risk that not ever rapper can take, and French Montana, for one fully recognizes the creative power that West wields. "For him to drop something the way he did, he's like, 'I'm Kanye.' He can do that," he said, noting that he wouldn't even ... and more »

06/19/2013 12:51 AM

Montana Department of Transportation celebrates its 100th anniversary - Helena Independent Record

Montana Department of Transportation celebrates its 100th anniversary Helena Independent Record The Montana Department of Transportation this week begins its 100th anniversary celebration as the state agency that oversees the construction and maintenance of the highways and bridges that connect communities. The festivities begin in Helena Tuesday ... transportation department celebrates 100th anniversaryBillings Gazette Celebration set Tuesday in HelenaMontana Standard all 2 news articles »

06/17/2013 03:05 PM

Cloud Peak seeks 198M-ton coal lease in Montana - Billings Gazette

Cloud Peak seeks 198M-ton coal lease in Montana Billings Gazette Federal and state officials will weigh in this week on a Wyoming company's application to lease 198 million tons of coal adjacent to a southeastern Montana mine, amid an emerging debate over whether the government is undervaluing the coal from such ...

06/19/2013 01:49 AM

Coal protesters admit trespassing into the Montana Capitol - Billings Gazette

Coal protesters admit trespassing into the Montana Capitol Billings Gazette Judge Wood wrote in an April 5 order that he did not doubt the sincerity of the protesters, but agreed with the Helena city attorney and rejected the use of free-speech and compulsion defenses. “As applied to this case, the fact that the protesters ... Montana anti-coal protesters hit with finesKRTV Great Falls News Montana anti-coal protesters sentencedKTVQ Billings News all 5 news articles »

06/18/2013 10:14 PM

Montana governor, GOP senator roll out reforms on campaign 'dark money' - The Missoulian

Montana governor, GOP senator roll out reforms on campaign 'dark money' The Missoulian HELENA – Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat, and a Republican state senator joined forces Thursday behind a bill they said will force backers of anonymous political attacks in Montana to disclose their donors. “It is one thing to lie and distort the ...

06/18/2013 11:34 PM

Montana Senate backs bill requiring 'dark money' groups to ID donors - The Missoulian

Montana Senate backs bill requiring 'dark money' groups to ID donors The Missoulian HELENA – The Senate, in a vote Monday that exposed the split among Republicans, endorsed an overhaul of Montana's campaign finance law to require anonymous “dark money” political groups to disclose their donors. After a nearly three-hour debate, the ...

06/18/2013 11:34 PM

Montana Senate endorses limit on corporate campaign spending - The Missoulian

Montana Senate endorses limit on corporate campaign spending The Missoulian HELENA – The Montana Senate has endorsed a bill that would limit corporate campaign finance spending after changing the measure to allow news media outlets to continue publishing editorials during election season. The measure would make it illegal for ...

06/18/2013 11:34 PM

11 die in weekend vehicle crashes in western Montana - Helena Independent Record

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11 die in weekend vehicle crashes in western Montana Helena Independent Record Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Shawn Smalley said search and rescue teams worked steadily to reach the submerged vehicle since Friday night, when a 9-1-1 caller saw the car sink into the river about 13 miles west of Plains, off River Road. Smalley said ... Car, body pulled from Clark Fork, 2 still missingNBC Montana all 13 news articles »

06/18/2013 01:44 AM

Voter registration ruling won't affect Montana, secretary of state says - The Missoulian

Voter registration ruling won't affect Montana, secretary of state says The Missoulian HELENA – Montana will not be affected by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down Arizona's requirement people show proof of citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections. “At first blush, it has no effect on Montana,” said Secretary ... and more »

06/19/2013 09:53 AM

USDA Montana Spot Grain Closing Prices for June 18 - Bloomberg

USDA Montana Spot Grain Closing Prices for June 18 Bloomberg Prices are determined by a USDA survey of grain purchasers with elevators located in seven regions of Montana. Prices are displayed as a "low-high" range, or as a "single" price depending upon the degree of consensus among the purchasers. Durum wheat ... and more »

06/19/2013 05:55 AM

Sidney woman crowned Miss Montana, Skyview student named outstanding teen - Billings Gazette

Sidney woman crowned Miss Montana, Skyview student named outstanding teen Billings Gazette Sheridan Pope, of Sidney, was crowned Miss Montana 2013 on Saturday night while Tessa Shelton, a Skyview High School student, was named Miss Outstanding Teen 2013 on Friday at the pageant in Glendive. Pope competed on a platform of "Recognize ...

06/17/2013 09:14 PM

Avery, Berg play 'smart golf' to win Montana junior titles - The Missoulian

Avery, Berg play 'smart golf' to win Montana junior titles The Missoulian Girls 14-15 – Teigan Avery, Kalispell, 77-73 – 150; *Catrina Babinecz, Great Falls, 87-87 – 174; *Coral Schulz, Helena, 84-90 – 174; Morgan O'Neil, Laurel, 90-91 – 181; Casey Babinecz, Great Falls, 100-83 – 183; Riley Carmicheal, Great Falls, 92-91 ... Helena's Schulz, Others in the Mix at State Junior GolfKXLH Helena News Crippen, Berg win State Junior Golf Titles; Avery Posts Low Girls ScoreKPAX-TV all 7 news articles »

06/19/2013 09:50 AM