Republican Jerry O'Neil vs. Democrat Zac Perry vs. Libertarian Chris Colvin

Democrat Ed Lieser vs. Republican Doug Adams

Republican Mike Cuffe vs. Democrat Steve Benson

Zinke, Lewis at odds on health care, the budget and energy development

Girl charged with attempted homicide after allegedly attempting to smother infant in Helena

Prosecutors and Sen. Jason Priest fail to resolve assault case out of court

New York City facilities address Ebola concerns by simulating emergency room scenarios

Good morning, Beacon readers, and welcome to the table for Tuesday’s edition of Beacon and Eggs. The holidays aren’t here yet and with the temperatures cooling down it’s important to start your day with a hearty dose of hand-picked links we’ve culled from the ethers. Without further adieu, tuck in!

St. Patrick Hospital on short list of medical facilities in country with training and procedures to handle Ebola patients

Invasive species spreading downstream along Yellowstone River

Secret judicial misconduct proceedings challenged

Democrat Diane Taylor vs. Republican Mark Blasdel

Democrat Daniel S. King vs. Republican Bob Keenan

Born of a bar argument, the third-oldest 50-mile footrace in the world is set to celebrate 33 years of punishing its dedicated participants. In doing so, the Le Grizz Ultramarathon bids farewell to legendary race director Pat Caffrey.

Family members of WWII conscientious objectors who built the iconic Heaven’s Peak Fire Lookout maintain strong connections to the landscape