Montana/Region

Jan. 15 Montana News Briefs

Inquest scheduled for Great Falls officer-involved shooting

GREAT FALLS (AP) — A coroner’s inquest has been scheduled in the case of a 25-year-old man fatally shot by Great Falls police.

Jan. 12 Lottery Numbers

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — These Montana lotteries were drawn Thursday: Big Sky Bonus — 6-11-12-27, Bonus: 4; Lucky For Life — 8-12-15-16-41, Lucky Ball: 9; Mega Millions — estimated jackpot: $45 million; Powerball — estimated jackpot: $50 million.

Post offices closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Monday, the United States Postal Service will observe the federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. His official birthday is Jan. 15. The holiday is commonly referred to as Martin Luther King Day. 

Jan. 12 Regional News Briefs

Federal agency denies 

bid for more disaster aid

MISSOULA (AP) — The federal government has denied Montana’s disaster relief request for $44 million in the aftermath of the 2017 fire season that burned more than 1,500 square miles (4,045 square kilometers).

Lower Brule chairman urges lawmakers to expand Medicaid

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The Lower Brule Sioux chairman on Thursday urged South Dakota lawmakers to expand the Medicaid health coverage program and work with tribes to fight methamphetamine use.

Chairman Boyd Gourneau said in the third State of the Tribes address that he’s seen firsthand the destruction that meth has on people’s lives.

US says snow-loving lynx no longer need special protection

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BILLINGS (AP) — Wildlife officials in the United States declared Canada lynx recovered on Thursday and said the snow-loving wild cats no longer need special protections following steps to preserve their habitat.

The Fish and Wildlife Service said it will begin drafting a rule to revoke the lynx’s threatened listing across the Lower 48 state under the Endangered Species Act. Wildlife advocates said they would challenge the move in court.

Political candidates begin filing for Montana’s June primary

HELENA (AP) — Democrats and Republicans had different opinions on what effect the Trump presidency might have on midterm elections as candidates seeking seats in the Montana Legislature began filing for office on Thursday.

Montanans sought for internet-based study

Montana State University’s (MSU) Center for Mental Health Research and Recovery in Bozeman is collaborating with MSU Extension and One Montana to evaluate an internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (iCBT) program designed to help Montanans cope with stress and improve their mood. Project leaders hope to recruit hundreds of Montanans for the study, according to a news release from MSU Extension.

Montana reviewing sexual harassment policy

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers are reviewing the legislature’s sexual harassment policy after accusations of sexual misconduct led to the downfall of other lawmakers across the country.

Nevada standoff rancher draws advocates’ ire, supporters’ cheers

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada rancher who led a 2014 armed standoff with government agents spoke Wednesday saying that it’s up to people in states, not the federal officials, to manage vast expanses of rangeland in the U.S. West.