Montana/Region

Taiwan president visit to Wyo. falls through

Published on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A possible visit by the president of Taiwan to Wyoming has fallen through. Gov. Mark Gordon’s office has been talking with President Tsai Ing-wen’s office about

3 hurt when vehicle goes off Glacier Park road

Published on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

WEST GLACIER (AP) — The driver of a car traveling along the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park swerved to avoid a vehicle stopped in the roadway, causing the car

Two tickets win $17,000 each

Published on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

Here are results of the Thursday,-Saturday Montana Lottery drawings: Jackpots won: $17,068 Big Sky Bonus, Eureka; $17,068 Big Sky Bonus, Missoula. Major prizes won in Montana: None. Estimated jackpots for

Park to conduct checkpoints

Published on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers will conduct traffic safety checkpoints in the park the week of July 8. Park rangers will look for driver and vehicle safety violations and

Jon Krakauer: Court ruling on privacy hurts right to know

Published on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

HELENA (AP) — Jon Krakauer says a court ruling that denies him documents detailing how a University of Montana quarterback’s expulsion over a rape allegation was overturned may set a

More alcohol seized in connection to resort for ultra-rich

Published on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

HELENA (AP) — Montana officials said Monday that they confiscated over 800 bottles and cans of alcohol in a raid just days after the Yellowstone Club signed a deal to

Man signs plea deal for role in international fentanyl ring

Published on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A man accused of playing a major role in an international fentanyl trafficking operation that led to overdose deaths in several states has signed a federal

Fourteen firefighters honored 25 years after deadly Colorado fire

Published on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:00am

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — More than 100 people gathered in western Colorado to honor 14 firefighters killed 25 years ago on Storm King Mountain. Family members, friends of the

Candidates report fundraising as gov’s race narrows

Published on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:00am

HELENA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte collected more than $534,000 in a month to begin his second campaign for governor, dwarfing the early fundraising efforts of his two opponents

Fugitive from Iowa arrested on ranch

Published on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:00am

BILLINGS (AP) — An Iowa man who eluded authorities for almost eight years after his indictment on federal firearms charges has been apprehended at a remote ranch on a Montana