In Rural U.S., Fears of Virus Seem Far Away as Stores Reopen
Parts of the U.S. are starting to lift closures, and some of the quickest to do so have been rural states like Montana, Vermont and Alaska
U.S. Seeks Return of Wetlands Permit Nixed in Pipeline Case
The case before U.S. District Judge Brian Morris involved the disputed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline from Canada
Some Montana Stores Cautiously Reopen as Restrictions Eased
Montana has seen a steady decline in the number of coronavirus cases since its peak in late March
Nations, U.S. States Each Chart Their Own Path on Reopening
The shutdowns are being eased piecemeal, with governments charting their own path as they seek to reopen for business without triggering a second wave of infections
Church Services Resume as Montana Takes First Step to Reopen
Churchgoers returned to services after a month-long hiatus and a general stay-at-home order expired
Kalispell Man Kills Self During Police Case in Lake County
The man was being pursued by law enforcement officers for reportedly firing a gun at people in Kalispell
Montana Urges Judge to Reject Electronic Signatures Lawsuit
New Approach Montana was approved in March to gather signatures for two ballot measures that would legalize marijuana use
Don’t Inject Disinfectants, Lysol Warns as Trump Raises Idea
The White House accused the media of misrepresenting Trump's comment
Western US Coal Miners Laid Off Amid Drop in Electricity Use
Seventy-three workers at the Spring Creek mine in southeastern Montana and 57 at the Antelope mine in northeastern Wyoming are losing their jobs
New Montana Heritage Center Design Unveiled, Without Tunnel
The new plan includes the removal of Sixth Avenue
Body Found South of Townsend, Had Been There 5 months
An autopsy was completed Monday and the male victim has been identified
U.S. Delays Approving Oil Pipelines After Environmental Ruling
A federal court last week threw out a blanket permit that companies and public utilities have used for decades to build projects across streams and wetlands
10K in Montana Claim Unemployment; Self-employed Can File
The state expects to start issuing payments within the next 10 days
Montana Gubernatorial Debates Scheduled for Saturday
The debates come as candidates are reporting their March 16 through April 15 fundraising numbers
Governor Issues Directive to Ensure Telehealth Coverage
The directives are in effect until the end of Montana's state of emergency
