Montana wildlife managers have approved a special hunt to learn more about the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease in south central Montana. Actor and Blackfeet Tribe member Steve Reevis, who had roles in the movies "Fargo" and "Last of the Dogmen" has died.

A federal appeals court has upheld a Montana law that says judicial candidates cannot seek, accept or use political endorsements in their campaigns. The state Department of Corrections will soon need to minimize the number of state inmates being held in county jails while awaiting room in state facilities. A medical clinic in Missoula plans to charge patients a monthly fee for routine medical care starting in January. Montana firefighters are answering the call to help battle wildfires burning

The small Montana company that landed and then lost a contract to restore Puerto Rico's hurricane-shattered electric grid has reached a settlement in a dispute over money it said it was owed for the work. Two Flathead County residents over the age of 65 have died due to complications from influenza. A Laurel man has become a city council member without running for office.

State Revenue Director Mike Kadas said the tax bill passed by the U.S. Senate early Saturday could cost the state about $122 million a year. U.S. wildlife officials say the white-tailed prairie dog does not need special protections under the Endangered Species Act because it's in no danger of extinction across the U.S. West. A 16-year-old Hamilton high school student has died, and a 15-year-old boy is hospitalized after they apparently overdosed on prescription medication. A conservation group

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against the manufacturer of OxyContin. Special Olympics Montana has canceled its 2018 State Winter Games in Whitefish and plans to instead hold regional games that require less travel and allow more athletes to compete. A 21-year-old Billings man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide while under the influence of marijuana, in an agreement that recommends he be sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Bobby Hauck is back as football coach at the University of Montana, a program he coached to three FCS national championship games. A neo-Nazi website publisher has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by a Whitefish real estate agent that accuses him of orchestrating an anti-Semitic internet trolling campaign. The Whitefish company that landed and lost a $300 million contract to restore Puerto Rico's hurricane-shattered electric grid is suing a subcontractor for allegedly

Government wildlife managers expect to release a new draft conservation strategy for grizzly bears in and around Glacier National Park soon. Deer hunting season in Montana ended on Sunday, but Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is getting ready to sell another 1,000 deer licenses as part of a special hunt.

State officials say a mining company can do exploration work for silver and copper near the Montana-Idaho border. But they warned its license could be revoked if concerns over the record of the company's president are found valid. Bison managers expect between 600 and 900 of the animals at Yellowstone National Park will be culled this winter by hunting or slaughter. Two new elementary schools will be named after Montana native Jeannette Rankin a century after she made history as the first woman

The Montana Supreme Court has ordered the creation of a special court to oversee hundreds of claims filed on behalf of people who became ill or died following exposure to asbestos from the W.R. Grace mine in Libby. The state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks paid a $137,000 settlement to the former parks administrator who was fired nearly a year ago by the outgoing agency director for reasons that were not disclosed.

Republican Sen. Steve Daines is withholding support for the GOP tax bill until he sees changes that would help small businesses. The Missoulian is reporting that a Whitefish woman’s lawsuit against a Nazi website is going forward. Lawyers for the reporter assaulted by congressman Greg Gianforte on the eve of a special election last May sent the Republican a cease and desist letter today.