USDA fines Montana for elephant escape
TRACY THORNTON Viola the elephant was the subject of worldwide attention seven weeks ago when she briefly escaped while being bathed in an enclosure at the back of the Butte…
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Five 406 MT Sports writers in Five on Five
1. Which Montana sports team mascot that attends games in a traditional mascot role is your favorite?John Letasky: It's baseball season and I always associate mascots with the national pastime,…
Montana State University’s Wool Lab relocating after 75+ years
BOZEMAN — The Montana State University's wool lab has been a campus fixture for over 75 years, but its activities remain a mystery to many. When asked about the wool…
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At least 9 dead in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after severe weather roars across regionAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Powerful storms have left at least nine people dead in Texas, Oklahoma…
‘Yellowstone’ filming resumes in Missoula
MISSOULA — The popular TV show "Yellowstone" has returned to film its fifth season in downtown Missoula this week. The production is quite extensive, with numerous support trucks arriving in…
Trump or Biden – Tariffs Here to Stay
WASHINGTON — As president, Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel, which negatively impacted Clips & Clamps Industries, a Michigan auto supplier. This led to increased materials prices,…
Mud Bogging: blue collar American gusto in machine and mettle
BILLINGS — The Shrine Motorsports Park hosted the season opener for mud bogging on Saturday. “We’re all out here for the same purpose. Have some fun, get dirty, give the…
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Severe weather in Texas and Oklahoma leaves at least 5 dead, according to authoritiesOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Texas sheriff reports that at least five individuals have died as a…
Americans consider third-party candidates in 2024 election
As former President Donald Trump prepared to speak on Saturday night at the Libertarian National Convention, held in Washington D.C., it seemed the effort signaled a need by Trump's campaign…
Is Ticketmaster lawsuit significant?
AE ANDERSONBusiness Writer Will the Justice Department's lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation give concertgoers, sports fan and theater patrons some relief from surging ticket prices?The lawsuit could potentially lead…
Hamas Launches Rockets Towards Tel Aviv After Months
Rocket sirens sounded across central Israel, including in Tel Aviv, for the first time in months on Sunday, as Hamas claimed to have fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza.…
Stick with Tester, a true Montanan
In the past 15 years, a young couple moved to Columbus and started a small business. They later had a baby boy and we became friends through Project Hope.The husband…
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At least 5 dead in Texas after severe weather sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma, authorities sayOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Texas sheriff says at least five people are dead after…
2024: Rise of Libertarian and Independent Candidates among Americans
As former President Donald Trump prepared to speak on Saturday night at the Libertarian National Convention, held in Washington D.C., it seemed the effort signaled a need by Trump's campaign…
Reviving family heirlooms in ‘speakeasy’
NANCY NGOStar Tribune (Minneapolis) Tim Herbstrith unexpectedly found himself embarking on a significant basement renovation project. While replacing an old alarm system in the basement of his 1908 south Minneapolis…
Biden commencement at West Point Military Academy
President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of the U.S. Military Academy that their class is being called upon to tackle threats across the globe and preserve the country's ideals…
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