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Montana women affected by the Vietnam War speak out
In the Vietnam War that ended 50 years ago, about 2.7 million men and women served in the various branches of the military. To be sure, most of them were men. But the war affected many women, too. Sharon Burman of Missoula grew up in a mostly white, rural town...
Republicans urge reversal of landmark ruling in Montana climate change lawsuit by young plaintiffs
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Attorneys for Republican officials pressed Montana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents’ constitutional right to a clean environment by allowing oil, gas and coal projects without regard for global warming. Last year’s ruling by a state district judge was considered a breakthrough in attempts by young environmentalists and their attorneys to use courts to leverage action on climate change. It must be upheld by the state’s high court to set lasting legal precedent. Attorneys for officials including Gov. Greg Gianforte told justices Wednesday that climate change is too broad for the courts to fix. They said greenhouse gases from Montana are miniscule on a global scale, and they noted that state law prohibits the denial of fossil-fuel projects based on carbon dioxide emissions. “Global climate change is a complex issue that can’t be solved by a judicial decision,” state attorney Dale Schowengerdt said.
‘The first step’: Advocates celebrate Minnesota’s groundbreaking child welfare law
This story is being co-published with The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. At a ceremonial signing today in the governor’s chambers, Minnesota child welfare advocates, lawmakers and officials heralded passage of a new law that better protects families disproportionately represented in the foster care system.
Black bear euthanized after repeated conflicts closed Hungry Horse Reservoir campsites
KALISPELL, Mont. - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized a black bear on Tuesday that had caused the rangers to close down multiple camping sites in the week of the Fourth of July. According to a press release from FWP, traps had been set for the bear on July 4...
Local construction crews to adapt to excessive heat
LOLO, Mont. - Many Montanans work outdoors, and in the midst of this sweltering summer heat wave, how do these conditions affect construction workers and their projects?. Of course, summertime is the most popular season for Montana to tackle construction, allowing us to avoid some severe weather conditions in the winter.
USPS Makes Big Mailing Service Changes, Montana To Be Affected
Writing a letter and sending it through the mail seems almost antiquated, but the United States Postal Service is still one of the best things America has ever created, in my opinion. Thousands of Montana residents rely on the USPS on a daily basis, but starting soon there will be...
Bozeman City Commission denies plan for controversial affordable housing development
MISSOULA, Mont. — Bozeman’s City Commission voted to deny approval of controversial affordable housing development, The Guthrie, early this morning. The motion passed 3-2, with Mayor Terry Cunningham and Commissioner Emma Bode in opposition, citing findings from city staff who recommended the commission approve the project. But commissioners...
Human remains at Lake Elwell identified as missing 17-year-old Kendall Danna
Update on July 11, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. After 26 days of searching, a combined team from Flathead County and Toole County recovered the body of 17-year-old Kendall Danna of Great Falls, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Rescue teams conducted a recovery dive based on the photo image that was...
A Legacy in Wilderness Packing
More than 50 years ago, four Columbia Falls men and their horses sat underneath the Wall Creek Cliffs at a hunting camp in the Bob Marshall Wilderness after learning their access to the remote region could soon be cut off. The U.S. Forest Service had recently announced a proposal that would require permits for all stock use in the wilderness area fondly known as “the Bob,” and infrastructure like cabins and bridges would be dismantled.
Billings Bike and Foot Path Plan Open for Public Input June 10th
While the state's largest municipality, Billings should still have an accessible network for walkers, bicyclists and other human-powered transportation. That's the idea from the city and county Metropolitan Planning Organization. After research into traffic movements and infrastructure, with the input from community leaders and receptive neighbors, the MPO has developed...
Missoula Man With a .246 BAC Drove Into Oncoming Traffic
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 7, 2024, at around 6:05 PM, Missoula Police Department Officers were approaching the Wyoming St and S. Catlin St intersection when they noticed a silver Toyota Tacoma approaching the intersection from the other direction. The Tacoma took a wide turn on Catlin and took up most of the opposing lane of traffic.
Billings Public Schools unveils $62 million proposal for crumbling Daylis Stadium; funding unclear
BILLINGS — A $62 million proposal from the Billings Public Schools High School Solutions Committee to revamp Daylis Stadium and the surrounding area was presented in the committee's meeting at Billings Senior on Tuesday. The massive project, if completed in its full form, would transform the decaying 95-year-old venue...
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