Montana/Region

Judge blocks Glendive-area dam over threat to endangered sturgeon

HELENA (AP) — A judge on Wednesday blocked construction of a $59 million irrigation dam because of the potential threat to an ancient fish species in Montana’s Yellowstone River just three months after he lifted a previous injunction on the project.

Earthquake rocks western Montana

LINCOLN, Mont. (AP) — The strongest earthquake to hit Montana in more than half a century sent bartenders jumping over bars, food falling off grocery store shelves and awakened residents and dogs more than 30 miles (48 kilometers) from its epicenter.

Oil pipeline developer ends private security in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The developer of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline said Wednesday that it no longer has private security personnel in North Dakota, including a firm that state regulators say operated illegally without a license.

Guns and bomb-making materials taken from ‘AK-47’ suspect’s home

HELENA (AP) — FBI agents seized bomb-making materials, seven guns and ammunition from the Montana home of a man they suspect of carrying out bank robberies in five states, according to an inventory list filed with a federal court.

Supreme Court delays victim right law

The Montana Supreme Court issued a stay Friday on a voter-approved victim’s rights law from going into effect.

Bullock dinged for failing to report plane expenses on time

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s re-election campaign violated state law by failing to make timely reports on expenses stemming from his use of a state aircraft, the state’s chief political watchdog reported Thursday.

Top officials unaware pipeline security operated illegally

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor, top law officer and military leader all said Wednesday they were unaware that a private security firm hired by the developer of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline has been operating illegally in the state without a license.