The deputy secretary of state told lawmakers today that Corey Stapleton used a state vehicle to travel to his family home in Billings to 'tele-work,' and that legislative auditors were incorrect in saying he was commuting — which would violate state law.
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox is using his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to promote his campaign for governor, but state Department of Justice officials maintain the visit was for official business only.
Republican Troy Downing says he'll run for the open state auditor's office now that incumbent Matt Rosendale is campaigning for U.S. House.
A coroner's jury has cleared law enforcement officers of wrongdoing in the deaths of two men in Cascade County last year.
As a federal appeals court is considering whether to strip endangered species act protections for Yellowstone-area grizzlies, yesterday’s meeting of federal, state and grizzly bear managers avoided the major questions looming around delisting.
Scattered thunderstorms are rumbling across parts of western Montana this evening bringing rain, lightning and even some hail.
In the wake of Talen Energy’s announcement that it plans to close units one and two at the Colstrip Power Plant by the end of the year — 3 years earlier than planned — NorthWestern Energy today warned Montana legislators of the potential for power shortages and higher electric bills.
