Good morning; on the Beacon today, a new Flathead squad has become the sixth team to join the state’s burgeoning rugby league. Montana Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester announced Thursday that $27.6 million in federal stimulus money will be used to rebuild Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road. Myers Reece takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of operations of Glacier Park International Airport’s “little city.” Two of four 19-year-old men plead guilty to trying to steal a safe full of cash and gold in Evergreen.
Environmental groups are urging Gov. Brian Schweitzer to veto a bill amending how the state permits gravel pit permits. While the Legislature managed to wrap up in 90 days, some partisan finger-pointing is already underway on certain key bills that died. In the W.R. Grace trial, yet another defendant has been dismissed, leaving three executives and the corporation to defend against the charges of environmental crimes. The trial over mishandling of funds at the Yellowstone Club continues to be a circus. Have a great weekend.