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May 5, 2020 at 6:44 am

Tiny Montana school to be among first in US to reopen

In opening to several dozen of its 56 students (some families don't plan to send their kids) and 18 staff members on Thursday, Willow Creek...

April 28, 2020 at 8:59 am

Virus, stalled economy raise Democratic hopes to take Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bullock was the lame-duck governor of solidly red Montana, fresh off a failed Democratic presidential bid, when he announced he’d challenge...

March 9, 2020 at 5:04 am

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate against Daines VIEW

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Monday he will run against first-term Republican Sen. Steve Daines, giving Democrats a boost in their...

March 4, 2020 at 2:52 pm

AP sources: Montana Gov. Bullock considering Senate race

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Steve Bullock, the Montana governor who has insisted he won’t run for the Senate, is poised to do just that, according...

January 18, 2020 at 9:20 am

Boy arrested after shooting that killed 4 in small Utah town

A boy armed with a gun killed three children and a woman inside a Utah home, then accompanied a fifth victim to a hospital, where...

January 13, 2020 at 3:07 pm

Zinke gives $11K in campaign cash to foundation he started

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has closed his congressional campaign account and given nearly all of the fundraising cash that was...

January 8, 2020 at 7:06 pm

Court reverses $35M verdict against Jehovah’s Witnesses

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed a $35 million judgment against the Jehovah's Witnesses for not reporting a girl's sexual...

January 8, 2020 at 12:41 pm

Search off for ‘command vehicle’ in mystery drone case

A Colorado sheriff on Wednesday rescinded his call for people to be on the lookout for a “command vehicle” that may be operating mysterious groups...

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FILE – In this Sunday, June 9, 2019, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Steve Bullock speaks during the Iowa Democratic Party’s Hall of Fame Celebration, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bullock announced Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, that he is ending his Democratic presidential campaign. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) NYSB725 NYSB725

December 2, 2019 at 3:00 am

Bullock becomes 3rd governor to drop presidential campaign

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock ended his Democratic presidential campaign Monday, becoming the third Western governor boasting executive experience and a Washington-outsider...

November 20, 2019 at 12:58 pm

2 insect species classified as threatened as glaciers melt

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The continued existence of two species of insects is in doubt because climate change is melting away the glaciers and year-round...