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MISSOULA — Five Democratic candidates vying for the party’s nomination and the chance to challenge freshman Rep. Greg Gianforte this November took turns on the podium Thursday night, introducing themselves to a packed house at the University of Montana. (more…) Continue Reading →
In a cost-cutting move, the state Department of Revenue has discontinued an online service that allowed Montanans to file individual income taxes for free. Instead, the state is now directing taxpayers to the Free File Alliance, a nonprofit coalition of tax software companies that partner with the IRS to enable many taxpayers — many, but not all — to e-file their tax returns for free. (more…) Continue Reading →
Lee Enterprises recently implemented another round of staff cuts at its Montana newspapers, including the Billings Gazette, the largest newspaper in the state. At the Gazette, it appears that at least seven people were laid off or agreed to take buyouts in recent weeks, including up to three people in the newsroom. (more…) Continue Reading →
A filmmaker from Washington, D.C., and a group of Montana cowboys who still ride the range may not have much in common. But give them a few weeks together rounding up cattle in the Highwood Mountains and, as this story goes, they’ll form lasting bonds. Film director Brian Liu is in the final stages of producing his new documentary, “Only Roundup Remains,” which he filmed over the course of several years riding the Highwood cattle roundup east of Great Falls. (more…) Continue Reading →
After a year of deepening political division on race and immigration, the defeat of a white, four-term incumbent by a black former refugee in Helena, Montana’s capital city, continues to draw national and international attention. In November, Wilmot Collins defeated Jim Smith by 338 votes, becoming the state’s first African-American mayor. (more…) Continue Reading →
A big-hearted Billings woman attending school in Bozeman is organizing a Super Bowl Sunday fun run to raise money for a group that provides support for families with children diagnosed with cancer. Megan Maynard, a 2014 graduate of Billings Senior High now majoring in exercise science with a pre-med focus at Montana State University, said she was inspired to organize the benefit by a friend of hers who is a pediatric cancer survivor. (more…) Continue Reading →
Creditors have filed suit against the Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, alleging the church transferred more than $16 million in assets and cash to a nonprofit corporation shortly before declaring bankruptcy “to avoid being held accountable” by victims of clergy sex abuse. (more…) Continue Reading →
Pearl Jam added Missoula to its exclusive summer concert series as part of its abbreviated “Home Shows” tour, the University of Montana announced on Wednesday. The concert, set for Aug. 13 in Washington-Grizzly Stadium, marks 28 years of the band’s live performances and the seventh time it has played at UM. (more…) Continue Reading →
A Deer Lodge mother breathed a sigh of relief this week when the U.S. Senate, facing a government shutdown, voted to pass a temporary funding bill that reauthorized the Children’s Health Insurance Program for six additional years. (more…) Continue Reading →
Montana’s two U.S. senators split their vote on ending the government shutdown on Monday, with Republican Sen. Steve Daines blaming Democrats for the stalemate and Democratic Sen. Jon Tester calling the measure bad for Montana. (more…) Continue Reading →
