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Deputy shoots man in Lincoln County

ASHLEY NERBOVIG ashley.nerbovig@missoulian.com
Jan 14, 2021

A Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy shot a man after responding to a call about a domestic disturbance Thursday.

Montana attorney general orders dismissal of case against Rocking R Bar; Gallatin County attorney fires back

By Freddy Monares Chronicle Staff Writer
Updated 18 hrs ago

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen ordered Thursday that the Gallatin County attorney dismiss a lawsuit against Rocking R Bar for violating a 10 p.m. closing time ordered by the county health board to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Prosecutors: Butte man misfired gun before shooting another

MIKE SMITH mike.smith@mtstandard.com
Jan 14, 2021

A Butte man pulled out a handgun in an alley on Nov. 14 and after it misfired once, shot another man in the leg, according to new details in charging documents.

Butte man jailed for throwing beer cans at police cars

TRACY THORNTON tracy.thornton@mtstandard.com
Jan 14, 2021

Strong winds didn’t stop a Butte man, who was arrested Wednesday night after officers witnessed him throwing beer cans at police cars and at the Butte Law Enforcement Building, 225 N. Alaska St.

Alert issued for missing man last seen in Clancy

PHIL DRAKE philip.drake@helenair.com
Jan 14, 2021

A Missing Endangered Person Advisory has been issued on behalf of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for Eric Michael Kelley, 36, who was last seen 4:30 pm. Wednesday in Clancy.

National News

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Schools

Students Named To UM Dean’s, President’s Lists

Jun 12, 2020

The students listed below made UM’s spring semester 2020 Dean’…

Area students earn MUS Honor Scholarships

Updated Sep 8, 2020

The Montana University System has awarded the prestigious Mont…

Dutton’s Dean Bryant Graduates From RMC

Jun 6, 2020

BILLINGS – Rocky Mountain College (RMC) held their virtual Co…

National Sports

Montana State AD, coach cite safety concerns as reasons for canceled spring games

New father Spencer Danielson living a 'legitimate dream' as Boise State's defensive coordinator

Jeff Choate talks spring game prep, indoor facility, Boise State candidacy

Obituaries

State

Burchard Jack Windels Sr.

Jan 10, 2021

Burchard Jack Windels Sr., 85, of Fairfield, Montana went home to b…

State

Jon Cap Edwards

Jan 10, 2021

On December 29th, after a lengthy battle with cancer, Jon Cap Edwar…

Opinion

Great American Stories: MLK's Quote

Carl M. Cannon | RealClearWire
19 hrs ago

Universities Play a Vital Role in the U.S. Economy

Shalin Jyotishi, Stephen M. Gavazzi | RealClearWire
Updated 11 hrs ago

When we tell our friends and relatives that we study the role of universities in economic development, we typically encounter furrowed brows. The idea that universities do anything other than teaching and research seems unfathomable, except perhaps during football season.

Business/Energy

ARGO Partners with SHERP for Co-Brand Agreement

By ARGO;SHERP;
Nov 20, 2020

Combining ARGO's brand and distribution network with the SHERP go anywhere amphibious vehicle leads to an exciting future.

Goodrich Petroleum To Participate At Upcoming Event

By Goodrich Petroleum Corporation
Nov 20, 2020

HOUSTON, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: GDP) (the "Company") today announced that the Company will participate in the Capital One Securities, Inc. Virtual Conference on December 7(th) through 9(th), 2020. Members of the Company's management team will be participating in a series of virtual meetings with members of the investment community.