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Woman accused of stabbing husband in front of kids appears in court
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (124+ words) This image was originally posted to Flickr by Visual Content BILLINGS, Mont. " A woman accused of stabbing her husband in front of her children faced a district court judge on Wednesday. Police responded to a stabbing call on Monday near…...
Montana minimum wage increases to $10.85
1+ week, 1+ day ago (187+ words) With the start of the new year, Montanans on the lowest end of the pay scale will get a small boost as the state's mandatory minimum wage increase goes into effect. As of Jan. 1, Montana's minimum wage increased from $10.55 to…...
Stillwater Mine employee killed in 'electrical incident' over the weekend
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (92+ words) COLUMBUS, Mont. - An employee was killed at the Stillwater Mine over the weekend. An official with Sibanye Stillwater tells NonStop Local the employee was fatally injured in an electrical incident on Saturday, July 26. An investigation is ongoing and teams from…...
Western Montana Congressman urges action on Flathead Lake water levels
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (169+ words) Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke is calling on Secretary of Interior Doug Burnham to take immediate action to address projected low water levels in the Flathead Lake this summer. FLATHEAD LAKE, Mont. " Congressman Ryan Zinke of Western Montana is urging…...
New Montana bill aims to protect service animals and handlers
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (362+ words) Montana's new bill is set to protect service animals and their handlers, focusing on those who misrepresent pets as service animals. The law places financial responsibility on pet owners whose animals cause stress or harm, emphasizing the importance of respecting…...
228 kg of illegal drugs seized at Montana-Canada border
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Canada Border Services Agency COUTTS, Alberta " The Canada Border Services Agency seized a total of 228 kg of illegal narcotics at the Coutts port of entry in two separate incidents, a press release states. On December 24, 2024, CBSA officers discovered 186 kg of…...
Montana bill proposes immigration status checks during traffic stops
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) HELENA, Mont. " A new bill in the Montana Legislature is sparking debate over law enforcement's role in checking immigration status during traffic stops. " A new bill in the Montana Legislature is sparking debate over law enforcement's role in checking immigration…...
FDA issues Class 1 recall for Kirkland smoked salmon due to listeria risk
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (149+ words) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class 1 recall for Kirkland Signature smoked salmon due to a listeria contamination risk. The FDA warns that listeria infection is responsible for approximately 260 deaths annually. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…...
Montana Senate Tax Committee to hear bill to reform local government budgets
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) BOZEMAN, Mont. " The Montana Senate Tax Committee is set to review a bill that could change how local governments in the state calculate their budgets. Senate Bill 117, introduced by Republican Senator Daniel Zolnikov of Billings, proposes significant reforms to the…...