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Kalispell Man Faces Charges For Assaulting a Teen
A 20-year-old Kalispell man who police say assaulted an 18-year-old high school student at the student's home has been charged with felony criminal endangerment.
Republican Lawmaker Seeks to Cut Tourism Tax On Montana Hotels
A Republican lawmaker says a cut to the tax on hotel rooms could attract more budget-conscious travelers.
Panel Rejects Bill Dealing with Employee Social Media Passwords
A House committee has rejected a measure aimed at protecting the social media privacy of employees and job applicants.
University of Montana to Face Syracuse in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse has earned the fourth seed in the East Regional and will face Big Sky champion Montana in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday.
C.M. Russell Watercolor Sells for $550,000 at Auction
A watercolor by famed Western artist C.M. Russell has sold for $550,000 at an auction that benefits the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls.
Lolo Homeowner Shoots Visitor in the Head
Authorities in western Montana say a Lolo man shot a visitor in the head Sunday morning when the visitor refused to leave and then walked toward the homeowner.
Park County Commissioner Makes Plea Deal in DUI Charge
A Park County commissioner has made a plea deal with prosecutors who accused him of drunken driving last year before he took his current position.
3 Men Plead Guilty to Illegally Shooting Elk
Three men have pleaded guilty to charges related to elk shot illegally last fall in Jefferson County.
Naked Billings Man Accused of Trying to Nab Girl
Police say a 50-year-old Billings man tried to take an 11-year-old girl outside her home while he was naked.
Does a New Pope Signify a New Approach to Victims?
An attorney representing dozens of Native Americans in one of two sex-abuse lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena says he hopes a new pope will mean a new approach by the church in dealing with victims.
Montana Lawmakers Consider Longer Term Limits
The Senate Administration Committee is considering a constitutional change that would increase the number of years a legislator can serve from eight to 16 years.
Teen Accidentally Shot While Cleaning Handguns
Authorities say a teenager was shot and seriously injured while he and a friend were cleaning handguns in Clark, a small town near the Wyoming-Montana border.