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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Montana voters cast ballots in the Nov. 5 general election, they’ll decide what may just be the nation’s marquee U.S. Senate race, and with it, perhaps which party will control the closely divided chamber in the next Congress. They’ll also vote on a high-profile...
Montana GOP candidate who could flip control of Senate nagged by claims he lied about bullet wound
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former Park Service ranger said Friday that U.S. Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy of Montana has been lying about a bullet wound that the candidate said came from fighting in Afghanistan — going public with an accusation that has nagged the Republican’s campaign for months....
It wasn't a bear that attacked a camper found dead in his tent. Authorities say someone killed him
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — When Dustin Kjersem was found dead inside his tent at a remote Montana campsite with extensive injuries to his skull and body, it was initially reported as a possible bear mauling. There have been previous grizzly bear attacks in the forests of southwestern...
Big Tech's energy needs mean nuclear power is getting a fresh look from electricity providers
NEW YORK (AP) — Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy. The power source has seen a resurgence as nations focus on reducing emissions in an effort to combat climate change. At the same time, the technology sector's energy needs...
Living costs dominate a debate between Montana's Republican governor and Democratic challenger
How to help people struggling with Montana's rising cost of living — driven in part by people inspired by the hit show “Yellowstone” to move there — dominated a debate between the state's Republican governor and his Democratic challenger Wednesday. While Democrat Ryan Busse...
Mellott accounts for 4 TDs to help FCS No. 3 Montana St. beat No. 8 Idaho 38-7
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Tommy Mellott threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores to help Montana State beat Idaho 38-7 Saturday night in a Big Sky Conference battle between two of the top teams in the FCS. Montana State (7-0, 3-0 Big Sky), ranked No. 3 in FCS coaches...
Fife accounts for 4 touchdowns to rally Montana to a 31-20 lead over Northern Arizona
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Logan Fife had three short touchdown runs and threw for a fourth, lifting Montana to a 31-20 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday. Montana (5-2, 2-1 Big Sky Conference) trailed 13-3 at the half, the only touchdown coming on a scoop- and 45-yard score by...
Montana businessman gets 2 years in prison for role in Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana business owner and supporter of former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that interrupted certification of the 2020 Electoral College vote. Henry...
Montana's attorney general defends actions at hearing on 41 counts of professional misconduct
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A succession of controversies marks Republican Austin Knudsen's nearly four years as Montana attorney general. His office sided with a man who made an armed threat over a pandemic mask mandate and was accused of pressuring a Helena hospital over its refusal to...
This Montana Senate candidate said his opponent ate 'lobbyist steak.' But he lobbied—with steak
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — During an October debate, Montana GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy denounced his Democratic opponent, Sen. Jon Tester, for ” eating lobbyist steak ″ while the Republican fought in Afghanistan. But Sheehy himself had a taste for red meat and lobbying,...
