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Biologists trying to avoid "crash" in elk population with wolf hunt changes Play Video
May 23, 2012 3:52 PM
MISSOULA- Saying Montana wildlife populations are "out of whack", state game managers hope a more "aggressive" wolf hunting season will help to prevent a "crash" in deer and elk populations. During a candid discussion with people in Missoula on Tuesday night Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks explained why they... more » -
Trapping debate dominates Missoula wolf meeting Play Video
May 22, 2012 11:34 PM
MISSOULA- People who are against trapping say a proposal to trap wolves during next year's hunting season in Montana is "prehistoric" and will cause "animals to suffer". But hunters and trappers defend that approach of controlling wolf populations arguing that deer and elk suffer when attacked by "nasty predators." ... more » -
FWP to start study of MT bison management plan
May 10, 2012 3:26 PM
HELENA- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks managers are starting a three year effort to come up with a statewide plan for managing bison as another of Montana's wildlife species. Bison have been managed in places like Yellowstone National Park and the National Bison Range for decades as a protected species,... more » -
Fire professionals: Info sharing best way to counter terrorist fires Play Video
May 4, 2012 9:43 AM
DARBY- A terrorist group may have Montana's extensive forests in its sights for a "firebomb" terrorist attack, but fire managers say the threat is something they've thought about for years- and it's a threat they can counter by sharing information. The ominous words come from al Qaeda's online magazine "Inspire"... more » -
MT health officials monitoring pertussis outbreaks
April 30, 2012 2:50 PM
HELENA- State health officials are following several recent outbreaks of pertussis across Montana, including the one in Ravalli County. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reports that outbreaks of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are being reported in several parts of the state, prompting... more » -
Polson woman, Browning man killed in crash ID'd
April 30, 2012 1:40 PM
Authorities have released the names of the two people who were killed in an early morning crash near Dupuyer on Sunday. Pondera County Deputy Coroner Ed Erickson says that Nathan Cobell of Browning, 30 and Rachalle Racine of Polson, 28, died in the wreck that happened just after 5... more » -
Unpaid property taxes translate into opportunity for MT business Play Video
April 26, 2012 11:33 AM
If you're not paying your property taxes, you risk losing your home to someone for pennies on the dollar. It's happening in Montana and the practice is legal. Montana's News Station Reporter Marnee Banks went on special assignment to learn more. KALISPELL- Mel Sheeren of Flathead County was in... more » -
Reserve your favorite Montana campsite online Play Video
April 23, 2012 6:21 PM
KALISPELL- If you are tired of having to sneak out of work early or camp out several days in advance to get a campsite for the weekend, you will be pleased to know, you no longer have to. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are reminding residents that they... more » -
MT marking National Crime Victims' Rights Week Play Video
April 23, 2012 10:50 AM
HELENA- This week marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW). The annual observance, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, seeks to increase general public awareness of, and knowledge about the wide range of rights and services available to people who have been victimized by crime. The theme for... more » -
Treasure State athletes await NFL draft Play Video
April 19, 2012 11:27 AM
MISSOULA- College stardom is in the rear-view mirror and now it's time to start over in the big leagues. Hundreds of players are anxiously awaiting next week's NFL Draft including a few with Treasure State ties. There's a Grizzly who could hear his name called in the second round.... more » -
Stevensville woman ejected in Highway 93 rollover
April 18, 2012 11:02 PM
DARBY- A 22-year-old Stevensville woman was seriously hurt Wednesday night after she was ejected from her car on U.S. Highway 93 just south of Darby according to Montana Highway Patrol. Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Scott Bennett says the woman failed to negotiate a curve in the highway about one... more » -
Flags will be lowered to honor MT ANG Airman
April 18, 2012 8:43 PM
GREAT FALLS- Flags across Montana will fly at half staff on Thursday, April 19, in honor of Montana Air National Guard Senior Airman Robert Armstrong of Great Falls. Governor Brian Schweitzer issued the proclamation on Wednesday. Senior Airman Armstrong died on April 13th. The following is from... more » -
O'Day to receive one more year of salary Play Video
April 18, 2012 6:44 PM
MISSOULA - The University of Montana has to pay its former athletic director another year of salary under the Board of Regents' employment policy. Since former UM athletic director Jim O'Day was employed with the university for more than three years, his contract required his employer to give him... more » -
Interim VA Montana chief pledges quality care
April 17, 2012 8:16 PM
The interim director of the VA Montana Healthcare System, Steve Young, says he is happy to help bridge the gap until a permanent director is put into place. Young says this is the third time he has served as an interim medical director position for the VA. Although... more » -
Schweitzer ready to promote MT in the Big Apple Play Video
April 17, 2012 6:30 PM
Governor Schweitzer will be promoting Montana and Glacier National Park in unfamiliar territory soon. The Governor spoke about this new marketing campaign that will hopefully improve the state's economy. Next week Governor Schweitzer says he will head to the Big Apple and show New Yorker's what Montana is all... more » -
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Watches v. warnings
April 17, 2012 8:45 AM
GREAT FALLS- The National Weather Service is sponsoring Severe Weather Awareness Week in Montana. When it comes to severe thunderstorms, many folks get confused when meteorologists start throwing out terms like "watch" and "warning." Throughout the week, the StormTracker Weather Team will be working to educate Montanans about... more » -
Students conduct mock legislature in Helena Play Video
April 17, 2012 8:38 AM
HELENA- Montana's youth have been participating in a mock legislative process for some 41 years and this time around is no different. The high school students are spending the next few days walking the halls of the Capitol, and have adopted titles such as senator, reporter, and governor. ... more » -
Montana troops will deploy to Afghanistan Play Video
April 17, 2012 8:24 AM
BILLINGS- Some Montana soldiers are preparing to deploy into harm's way and friends and family of the Montana Army National Guard's 484th Military Police Company gathered for a deployment ceremony on Monday. The national guardsmen will soon say goodbye to Big Sky country and head to the desert of... more » -
30 Montana bulls test positive for trichomoniasis Play Video
April 16, 2012 10:14 PM
HELENA- The Montana Department of Livestock is investigating a disease outbreak among cattle. 30 bulls in six herds have tested positive for trichomoniasis. It's a sexually transmitted disease which causes early and late term abortion in cattle. The Department of Livestock is trying to identify the infected cattle so... more » -
Flags to be lowered to honor fallen MT soldier
April 16, 2012 9:55 PM
HELENA- Flags across Montana will fly at half staff from Tuesday morning, April 17, until sundown on Wednesday evening, April 18, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Antonio C. Burnside. Governor Brian Schweitzer issued the proclamation on Monday and can be seen below. Burnside, 31, died on Friday, April... more » -
MHP investigating head-on crash near Silesia
April 16, 2012 5:30 PM
BILLINGS- The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating a Sunday night head-on collision south of Laurel that sent two men to the hospital. Trooper Todd Hagenbuch said a black truck was heading southbound on Highway 310 between Laurel and Silesia just before 9 p.m. at a very high-speed when the... more » -
TEA Party marks anniversary in Billings
April 16, 2012 8:42 AM
BILLINGS- Three years after the first TEA Party organizers say the movement is just as strong and enthusiastic as in the beginning. April 15 has been a traditional day for a Taxed Enough Already or TEA Party and the first parties nationwide and in Billings took place in 2009.... more » -
Schweitzer to promote MT tourism on David Letterman show Play Video
April 13, 2012 10:35 PM
GREAT FALLS- Governor Brian Schweitzer said on Friday that he will appear on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman" later this month to promote Montana tourism. Schweitzer made the announcement in Great Falls as he was addressing the Montana Governor's Conference on Tourism & Recreation. He said... more » -
Rehberg gets a first-hand look at a "firing" Flathead business Play Video
April 13, 2012 9:46 PM
KALISPELL- The Flathead Valley has it's fair share of economically depressed businesses. But one industry is gaining ground... and one business, specifically, is "blasting" off. Congressman Denny Rehberg dropped by the Montana Rifleman Company on Friday to get a first-hand look at the "firing" Flathead business. If there... more » -
MT Supreme Court to rule on same-sex partnerships Play Video
April 13, 2012 7:49 PM
MISSOULA - The state's highest court is developing an opinion on whether same-sex couples should be recognized by the state as a domestic partnership. The Montana Supreme Court took center stage at The University of Montana on Friday morning in front of a full audience to hear the case... more » -
USPS chief visits Helena; Great Falls workers protest reforms
April 12, 2012 10:57 PM
Montana residents had a chance to tell U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe what they think of the potential closure of several rural post offices. Donahoe was in Helena on Thursday for what was billed as a community listening session at the Helena Regional Airport. Donahoe says the United... more » -
BOLO Alert - Robert Armstrong
April 12, 2012 7:09 PM
Robert Armstrong is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service's Montana Violent Offender Task Force. Armstrong is wanted for a felony based on a warrant charging him with probation violation following a previous conviction for criminal endangerment. Anyone with information about Armstrong is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals... more » -
Schweitzer appoints new MT Adjutant General
April 11, 2012 6:10 PM
Governor Brian Schweitzer has appointed Brigadier General Matthew T. Quinn as the Montana's Adjutant General. In a press release on Wednesday, Schweitzer said, "Brigadier General Matthew Quinn is an outstanding member of the Montana National Guard. He has served as a Company Commander in Operation Desert Storm, Battalion Commander... more » -
Conservation project to be discussed at Kalispell meeting Play Video
April 10, 2012 8:16 PM
KALISPELL- The public will get their chance to see what Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is doing for the Westslope Cutthroat Trout at an upcoming meeting in Kalispell. FWP officials will be presenting information on the Westslope Cutthroat conservation project for the South Fork River. Biologists will summarize... more » -
Clemency hearing set for man convicted of Flathead Co. killings Play Video
April 10, 2012 5:40 PM
DEER LODGE- The Montana Board of Pardons & Parole will conduct a hearing on May 2nd and May 3rd on an application for clemency filed by Ronald A. Smith, who was sentenced to death for the murder of two men in Flathead County in 1982. Smith has asked that... more » -
Montana will receive first "arson dog" soon
April 10, 2012 9:29 AM
GREAT FALLS- Great Falls will soon have the first "arson dog" in the state of Montana. Great Falls Fire Marshal Doug Bennyhoff started his training on Monday with Yancy at the Arson Dog Academy in Maine. Yancy will make the move to Montana next month following four weeks of... more » -
Man in custody in Lewistown shooting incident
April 10, 2012 8:10 AM
LEWISTOWN- Authorities took a 64-year-old man into custody on Monday following a Sunday night shooting incident that took place outside of the 4 Aces casino in Lewistown. Lewistown police tell us an argument broke out between two men inside the business and the fight continued in the parking lot... more » -
Record heat possibly headed to Western Montana Play Video
April 9, 2012 10:50 PM
MISSOULA- Heat records were shattered in March across much of the United States and while Western Montana missed out on that, record temperatures could be heading our way. You have to look no farther than Augusta National Golf Club, which hosted The Masters this weekend, to see the impact... more » -
Griz close out day one of the Cowgirl Classic
April 9, 2012 9:45 PM
Senior Ashli Helstrom and freshman Tara Green both shot two-over-par to lead The University of Montana golf team in round one of the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic in Chandler, Ariz., Monday. The Grizzlies shot 310 as a team and are in 16th place with two rounds to go. "We had... more » -
Man accused of being on meth during chase in ID, MT Play Video
April 9, 2012 8:40 PM
HAMILTON- A man is accused of being high on meth and leading authorities in Montana and Idaho on a high speed chase, appeared in Ravalli County Justice Court Monday afternoon. Chad Derrey, 27, of Washington faces seven charges including criminal endangerment and possession of dangerous drugs, which are both... more » -
Lady Cats finish 3rd in Arizona
April 9, 2012 6:10 PM
CHANDLER, AZ - Montana State's golf women carded a combined score of 319, landing them in third place at the Montana State Spring Invitational at Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler, Ariz. Saturday. Weber State won the tournament with 304, followed by Northern Arizona with 312. Idaho State came in... more » -
2 teens killed in boating accident in NE Montana
April 9, 2012 6:05 PM
MEDICINE LAKE- Two Montana teenagers are dead after their boat capsized in Medicine Lake on Sunday. On Sunday, Sheridan County officials say five teens went out for an afternoon outing on the lake. For some unknown reason, the paddle boat they were in capsized. The teens fell... more » -
Man killed in crash near Huntley
April 9, 2012 3:54 PM
BILLINGS - A male driver died after his truck crashed and caught fire near Huntley on Monday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 312 and South Eighth Road at around 12:30 p.m. when a truck traveling eastbound reportedly hit an embankment and become airborne, landed and... more »
