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Troopers suspended over pursuit video that shows pummeling

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 5:01pm
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NASHUA, N.H. — Troopers in two states were suspended Thursday amid an ongoing criminal investigation into police use of force against a suspect who was filmed being beaten by officers after apparently surrendering following a long high-speed chase.

Park County jail roster

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 3:14pm

Following is the latest report of bookings, releases from the Park County Detention Center.

 

LHC ranked as one of best small hospitals in nation

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 3:01pm
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Livingston HealthCare was recognized recently as one of the top critical access hospitals in the United States. 

LHC’s ranking among the top 20 CAH hospitals was recognized by the National Rural Health Association. The ranking is based on a study performed by a national health care research firm, iVantage Health Analytics, an LHC news release said. 

The rankings are published in iVantage’s Health Analytics Hospital Strength Index. 

Montana, Wyoming, Idaho prepare for return of grizzly hunts

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:12pm
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HELENA, Mont. — Hunters soon could be chasing grizzly bears across the ridges of the Rocky Mountains, leaving three states to drum up plans to ensure the iconic species won't be snuffed out soon after recovering from threats to their survival.

Grizzly bears showing up on prairies north of Great Falls

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:09pm

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — State game wardens have been busy monitoring and hazing grizzly bears as they show up on the prairies east of the Rocky Mountain Front and north of Great Falls.

A trap was set for one after some chickens were killed, said Mike Madel, a Fish, Wildlife and Parks grizzly bear management specialist.

Warden Mike Krings tells the Great Falls Tribune that he used cracker shells to haze a bear away from the outskirts of Conrad on Tuesday evening.

Sanders in Billings: Montana primary vote matters as race nears end

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:08pm

BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders told supporters in Montana Wednesday that he faces a "steep climb" to close Hillary Clinton's lead in the Democratic presidential primary, but still has a chance to get more voter-backed delegates than his rival.

Fresh off a victory in West Virginia, Sanders gave no indication he's backing down as the race enters its final weeks. Clinton's lead is based largely on backing from unpledged "super-delegates" — Democratic party insiders not bound by the popular vote.

Medical marijuana supporters appeal Montana restrictions

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:07pm

HELENA, Mont. — Advocates for medicinal marijuana in Montana are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a state court decision that drastically restricts the availability of the drug.

Oil, gas industry challenges efforts to protect Western bird

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:06pm

BILLINGS, Mont.— The oil and gas industry on Thursday challenged in federal court drilling restrictions imposed by the Obama administration to protect a struggling bird that ranges across 11 Western states.

The Western Energy Alliance and North Dakota Petroleum Council said they would ask a U.S. District judge in North Dakota to block sweeping land use plans for the region adopted in September by the Interior Department.

Bill Clinton to campaign for wife in Billings

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:04pm

BILLINGS, Mont. — Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to visit Billings next week in support of the Democratic presidential campaign of his wife, Hillary Clinton.

The Billings Gazette reports that the former president will speak in Billings on May 20. The campaign says he will discuss why Hillary Clinton "is the best candidate to break down all the barriers holding families back." More details about the event will be released at a later date.

Gardiner resort tax allocated

Published on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 1:56pm

The Gardiner Resort Area District allocated resort tax funds at a meeting held Tuesday night in Gardiner. 

The funds available totalled about $230,000, District Board Chairwoman Rebecca Demaree said Wednesday, and the funds requested by local agencies and nonprofits totalled about $290,000. 

The board was able to fully fund most requests. Larger requests, from the Gardiner Community Center and the local water and sewer district, were scaled back.