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Park County Lockup List

Published on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 2:58pm

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

 

The 65th Legislature: Former judge Nels Swandal tackles legal issues

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 2:34pm

As an attorney and former judge, much of Nels Swandal’s work in the Montana Legislature is centered around legal issues. 

Swandal, a Republican who represents Senate District 30 in the Montana Senate, begins his second term when the biennial Legislature opens on Jan. 2 in Helena. 

CHRISTMAS SONG

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 2:26pm
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A young audience member in a Santa hat watches the singers of the annual Park High holiday chior concert perform on Tuesday night. 

Obama oil pipeline rules face uncertain future under Trump

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 1:55pm
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BILLINGS, Mont. — President Barack Obama's administration is expected to push through long-delayed safety measures for the nation's sprawling network of oil pipelines in its final days, despite resistance from industry and concern that incoming president Donald Trump may scuttle them.
 

Child agency's new head looks to improve hiring, training

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 1:54pm
HELENA, Mont. — The troubled Montana agency charged with protecting children needs to lower the record number of kids in foster care while making smart hires and conducting better training for its caseworkers, the new head of the state Division of Child and Family Services said.
 

Woman found frozen outside Helena home identified

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 1:52pm
HELENA, Mont. — The Lewis and Clark County Coroner's Office has identified a woman found frozen outside her Helena home last week.
 
The Independent Record reports that 62-year-old Barbara House had been found dead under snow on Dec. 14. Her cause of death has not yet been determined.
 
Coroner Bryan Backeberg says an autopsy was conducted Monday and the results of a toxicology test are pending.
 
Helena had received 5.8 inches of snow the day Hous's body was discovered.

Local contractors offer aid to Park County cannon

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 1:47pm
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A Park County committee created to ensure the return of a Civil War memorial to the public has received a significant break in fundraising. 

Ruling backs Montana's right to Wyoming water for reservoir

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 1:47pm
BILLINGS, Mont. — Wyoming will be obligated to provide enough water to fill a large Montana reservoir under a ruling from a special master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
But the ruling rejected Montana's bid to be reimbursed for millions of dollars in attorney fees and would provide the state only minimal compensation out of a long-running legal dispute with its southern neighbor.
 

Montana state parks administrator abruptly leaves agency

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 1:46pm
HELENA, Mont. — The administrator of Montana's state parks has left his position after eight years.
 
An email sent to Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff Tuesday says Chas Van Genderen is no longer employed by the department, effective immediately.
 
The email's author, FWP chief of staff Paul Sihler, writes that the Van Genderen's departure is a personnel issue and he will not comment on it.
 

Park County Lockup List

Published on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 11:54am

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