Montana/Region

Hunter shoots self while fighting off grizzly attack

Published on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 12:00am

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — A hunter accidentally shot himself in the leg while trying to fight off a grizzly bear attack in west-central Wyoming — the second such attack in a week’s time, officials said.

Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

Published on Fri, 10/21/2022 - 12:00am

Drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter, federal weather officials said Thursday.

Gov. Gianforte praises Housing Task Force’s recommendations, calls for starter homes

Published on Thu, 10/20/2022 - 12:00am
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Gov. Greg Gianforte called for more access to starter homes, like duplexes, townhomes and condos, as he commended the work of the Housing Task Force he assembled, which recently completed its final recommendations.

College wrestler saves teammate from grizzly bear mauling

Published on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 3:00pm

BILLINGS (AP) — A college wrestler from a small Wyoming school helped his teammate survive a grizzly mauling over the weekend by trying to wrestle the massive bear off his friend, eventually drawing a more brutal attack to himself.

Physician groups ask election officials for correction to statements printed in voter information pamphlet

Published on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 8:49am

HELENA (AP) — Two physician groups have asked Montana election officials to issue a correction to statements printed in a voter information pamphlet that they argue are false and could confuse voters as they consider an abortion-related ballot measure.

The complaint comes from two groups that oppose a referendum that would raise the prospect of criminal charges for health care providers unless they take “all medically appropriate and reasonable actions to preserve the life” of an infant born alive, including after an attempted abortion.

Montana wants to be the next wine country

Published on Mon, 10/17/2022 - 12:00am
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It was a warm morning in early September, and Roxann McGuire was walking through the crop rows at Willow Mountain Winery, strategically sampling grapes off the vines. With every grape she tasted, she was looking for the signature combination of acid and sweetness that tells her the grape is ready to be harvested.

Kroger seeks to create grocery giant in $20 billion Albertsons bid

Published on Fri, 10/14/2022 - 12:00am
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Two of the nation’s largest grocers have agreed to merge in a deal they say would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have stepped into the grocery business.

Hunter survives attack by 700-pound grizzly bear

Published on Thu, 10/13/2022 - 12:00am

GREAT FALLS (AP) — A nearly 700-pound grizzly bear charged out of thick brush southeast of Glacier National Park, attacking and injuring a bird hunter before the man shot the animal, Montana wildlife officials said Wednesday.

US sued for pollution from retardant drops on fires

Published on Wed, 10/12/2022 - 12:00am
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BILLINGS (AP) — An environmental group filed a lawsuit Tuesday against U.S. Forest Service officials that alleges they polluted waterways during their campaigns against wildfires by inadvertently dropping large volumes of chemical flame retardant into streams.

Power bills grow this month; PSC commissioner wants any ‘brownouts’ directed at Missoula

Published on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 12:00am
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Your electricity bill is going up 12.6 percent this month, or $11.19, if you’re an average residential customer with NorthWestern Energy.

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