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Nearly 3,000 Still Without Power in Northwest Montana

Nearly 3,000 Still Without Power in Northwest Montana

Nearly 3,000 Still Without Power in Northwest Montana

Flathead Electric crews restored power to 5,000 members overnight, hope to have major remaining outages restored by Friday evening

By Myers Reece // Jan 15, 2021

Federal Judge Orders IHS to Release Report on Abusive Doctor

Federal Judge Orders IHS to Release Report on Abusive Doctor

Stanley Patrick Weber, who was convicted of sexual abuse last year, previously worked on Blackfeet Indian Reservation

By Associated Press // Jan 15, 2021

Montana Bill Would Limit Rulemaking by Local Health Boards

Montana Bill Would Limit Rulemaking by Local Health Boards

Montana Bill Would Limit Rulemaking by Local Health Boards

Bill would give county and city commissioners the power to amend or rescind rules implemented to address public health crises

By Associated Press // Jan 15, 2021

Montana House Passes Bill to Permit Campus Concealed Carry

Montana House Passes Bill to Permit Campus Concealed Carry

Republican lawmakers prioritized bill after state elected its first Republican governor in 16 years in November

By Associated Press // Jan 15, 2021

Montana Sending 150 National Guard Soldiers to Inauguration

Montana Sending 150 National Guard Soldiers to Inauguration

National Guard Bureau and federal authorities requested security help

By Associated Press // Jan 15, 2021

Relief for the Alcohol Industry

Relief for the Alcohol Industry

Relief for the Alcohol Industry

Permanent tax reform for brewers, distillers and vintners passed in December, preventing a potential tax hike and bringing some stability to the service industry

By Maggie Dresser // Jan 15, 2021

Man Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy in Lincoln County

Man Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy in Lincoln County

Law enforcement was investigating incident with ‘multiple weapons involved’ when shooting occurred

By Beacon Staff // Jan 14, 2021

Attorney General Orders End of Suit Over Bar’s Closing Time

Attorney General Orders End of Suit Over Bar’s Closing Time

Attorney General Austin Knudsen wrote to Gallatin County Attorney Marty Lambert on Thursday and ordered him to dismiss the case

By Associated Press // Jan 14, 2021

Montana Lawmakers Haggle Over Mask Rules in Staff Offices

Montana Lawmakers Haggle Over Mask Rules in Staff Offices

It is highly recommended, but not required, that lawmakers wear masks at the Capitol

By Associated Press // Jan 14, 2021

Groups Ask Court to Restore Protections for US Gray Wolves

Groups Ask Court to Restore Protections for US Gray Wolves

Groups Ask Court to Restore Protections for US Gray Wolves

Two coalitions of advocacy groups filed lawsuits in U.S. District Court in Northern California seeking to restore safeguards

By Associated Press // Jan 14, 2021

Pedestrian Killed in Highway Accident Identified

Pedestrian Killed in Highway Accident Identified

Brandon Illig, 35, was struck and killed along U.S. Highway 93 south of Ronan on Jan. 6

By Andy Viano // Jan 14, 2021

Montana Man Accused of Killing Mom Held on $1 Million Bail

Montana Man Accused of Killing Mom Held on $1 Million Bail

Beau Daniel Papin, 20, is accused of killing his mother at her apartment in Billings on Monday

By Associated Press // Jan 14, 2021

Governor Rolls Back Some COVID-19 Restrictions

Governor Rolls Back Some COVID-19 Restrictions

Governor Rolls Back Some COVID-19 Restrictions

Capacity limits and mandated closing times at bars, restaurants eliminated; mask directive remains in effect

By Andy Viano // Jan 13, 2021

Flathead County Has Most Homeschool Students in Montana

Flathead County Has Most Homeschool Students in Montana

Flathead County Has Most Homeschool Students in Montana

County superintendent reports that total public and private enrollment is up, even as Flathead had highest statewide number of homeschooled students

By Micah Drew // Jan 13, 2021

Massive Windstorm Downs Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Massive Windstorm Downs Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Massive Windstorm Downs Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Flathead Electric Cooperative reported 155 outages affecting more than 16,000 members across their entire coverage area

By Micah Drew // Jan 13, 2021

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