Montana October 18, 2024 Montana authorities searching for killer as death reported as bear attack now investigated as 'brutal' murder After a friend reported that Dustin Kjersem may have died from a bear attack last Saturday, Montana authorities confirmed he was "brutally" murdered, but have yet to find a suspect.
ELECTIONS October 18, 2024 Tester scorched for trying to discredit GOP opponent's veteran-founded firefighting firm: 'Political warfare' The Wall Street Journal called out Sen. Jon Tester's campaign for amplifying claims that a business founded by Republican opponent Tim Sheehy is "failing."
Energy October 17, 2024 BLM's Western Solar Plan is 'fantasy world,' relies heavily on taxpayer dollars: GOP congressman Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., said the Bureau of Land Management's updated Western Solar Plan would have to be subsidized by American taxpayers to work.
Montana October 16, 2024 Montana man camping near Big Sky found dead in tent after ‘vicious attack,’ police say A man, later identified as Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead in a tent last weekend near Big Sky, Montana, and investigators are calling the case a homicide.
Montana October 10, 2024 Montana Senate poll finds Democratic incumbent trailing GOP challenger, with control of Senate in balance Republicans appear poised to take control of the U.S. Senate, thanks to the retirement of Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.V., and a GOP surge in Montana.
Missing Persons October 9, 2024 Equestrian found dead in Montana river after missing for days, horse and cellphone left behind Meghan Rita Rouns, 27, was last seen alive on Friday before she went riding in near Bozeman, Montana. Although her unaccompanied horse and phone have been recovered, she has not.
Kevin McCarthy October 3, 2024 Man convicted for dozens of threats against former Speaker McCarthy over Chinese balloons A man from Montana was convicted by a federal jury this week on the charges of threatening former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the course of more than 100 phone calls.
POLITICS October 1, 2024 Montana GOP Senate candidate Sheehy says he was in Afghanistan while Jon Tester was 'eating lobbyist steak' Montana GOP U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy criticized his opponent, incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Tester, for his ties to lobbyists during a debate.
ELECTIONS September 30, 2024 ‘Whoever gets elected’: Vulnerable Dem Tester digs in heels on not endorsing Harris Sen. Jon Tester is holding firm in not making an endorsement for Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential race.
LIFESTYLE September 23, 2024 On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.
POLITICS September 22, 2024 FLASHBACK: Vulnerable Dem senator chalked up Trump's popularity to 'racism' from 'scared white voters' Montana Sen. Jon Tester has criticized Trump's support as stemming from racism as he also positions himself as a moderate candidate in a key Senate race.