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Baby Moose Rescued From River in Montana by Guide and Doctor
A Pennsylvania doctor on a guided fishing trip in southwestern Montana went home with an amazing tale of hauling in a 25-pound lunker — a baby moose plucked from the rushing waters.
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Beau Donaldson Requests Reduced Sentence, Rape Victim Objects
An ex-University of Montana football player in state prison for rape now wants his sentence reduced over his victim's objections.
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Obama Campaign Manager to Speak at University of Montana Graduation
President Barack Obama's former campaign manager will speak at the University of Montana's graduation ceremony next month.
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Broader Firearm Background Checks Rejected by U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has rejected a bipartisan effort to expand federal background checks to more firearms buyers in a crucial showdown over gun control.
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Man Suspected of Sending Ricin Poison to President Obama Arrested by FBI
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A man in Mississippi has been arrested and accused of sending letters with suspected ricin poison to President Barack Obama and other leaders.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Daniel McMullen said the man was arrested Wednesday. His name w
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FBI Releases Statement That No Arrest Has Been Made in Boston Marathon Bombing
Federal officials deny that Boston Marathon bomb suspect is in custody. Meanwhile, a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation said a suspect has been taken into custody in the Boston Marathon bombings.
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Montana Man Waits for Golden Retriever to Pass Hundred Dollar Bills, Sends to Treasury Department for Replacement
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man whose 12-year-old golden retriever ate five $100 bills hopes to be reimbursed by the federal government.
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UPDATE – Montana Governor Vetoes State Anti-Gun Control Bill
UPDATE- Friday, March 29, 2013 This report Filed by the Associated Press
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited local and state police from enforcing any potential federal gun bans.
House Bill 302 was backed by gun advocates who argued the state should be ready in case Congress enacts a gun ban. They say the measure would also send a strong signal that Montana opposes gun bans.
Bullock said in his Thursday veto message that it does not appear that Congress will ban assault weapons. Bullock called the Legislature's bill "unnecessary political theater."
He added that if House Bill 302 were used as intended, it would turn police into criminals for not cooperating with federal officers, as they are required to do.
Bullock also vetoed a bill that would allow wolf hunters to use silencers on their rifles
HB 302 was passed by both houses of the legislature on Tuesday, March 26, and sent to Governor Steve Bullock's desk for his signature.
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Plane that Crashed in South Bend, Indiana Registered to a Helena Owner
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A private jet apparently experiencing mechanical trouble crashed Sunday in a northern Indiana neighborhood, striking three homes, authorities and witnesses said.
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Jordan Johnson Trial Set to Begin Today Following Completion of Jury Selection
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Jury selection resumes Monday in the rape trial of former University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson after more than 150 potential jurors packed a hotel ballroom Friday.
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Drowning Victim Identified
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Officials in Mineral County say a man's body recovered from the Clark Fork River is that of a Superior resident missing since last November.
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Whitefish Man Shot – Girlfriend in Custody
KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — A Whitefish man is dead and his girlfriend is in custody after a weekend shooting.