Darrell Ehrlick

2 people turn themselves in after train shooting near Glasgow

Oct 22, 2026

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2 people turn themselves in after train shooting near Glasgow

Also, meet independent Seth Bodnar who is running for the U.S. Senate, trying to escape partisan labels.

Darrell Ehrlick

LA man sentenced to prison for creating false Montana companies, stealing $1.9M of federal COVID funds.

Oct 21, 2026

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LA man sentenced to prison for creating false Montana companies, stealing $1.9M of federal COVID funds.

Also, meet the Montana Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate who vows to take the fight to Washington, D.C.

Darrell Ehrlick

Lawmakers fast track silencers, suppresors and sawed-off shotguns

Oct 20, 2026

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Lawmakers fast track silencers, suppresors and sawed-off shotguns

Also, with two weeks till Election Day, Montanans have turned in about 12% of the ballots.

Darrell Ehrlick

'No Kings' rallies highlight voter registration and dissatisfaction with the economy.

Oct 19, 2026

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'No Kings' rallies highlight voter registration and dissatisfaction with the economy.

Also, Montana's flagship public universities have 'Flock style' cameras, but state privacy laws mean officials don't utilize their AI capabilities.

Darrell Ehrlick

Lawmakers warn that Laurel may lose state funding for discriminating.

Oct 17, 2026

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Lawmakers warn that Laurel may lose state funding for discriminating.

Also, more than a dozen groups file suit to force the Montana Public Service Commission to consider climate change.

Darrell Ehrlick

Trump announces new high-tech military 'installment' during Montana trip.

Oct 16, 2026

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Trump announces new high-tech military 'installment' during Montana trip.

Also, groups take Montana Public Service Commission to court, saying it has ignored climate change for too long.

Darrell Ehrlick

Crowds began lining up early to see Trump

Oct 15, 2026

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Crowds began lining up early to see Trump

Also, 'No Kings' focuses its efforts this weekend on voting registration and participation.

Darrell Ehrlick

Forstag and Flint get chippy with each other ahead of Trump's Wednesday visit

Oct 14, 2026

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Forstag and Flint get chippy with each other ahead of Trump's Wednesday visit

Also, Montana voters will decide whether to ban corporations, groups from spending on candidates or political issues.

Darrell Ehrlick

Leader of Montana Democrats steps down so she can endorse Bodnar

Oct 13, 2026

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Leader of Montana Democrats steps down so she can endorse Bodnar

Also, U.S. Senate candidates weigh in on healthcare, AI and public lands.

Darrell Ehrlick

Election preview: Which Flathead County judge will head to the Montana Supreme Court?

Oct 12, 2026

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Election preview: Which Flathead County judge will head to the Montana Supreme Court?

Also, Montana relaxes red dyed diesel ... but just for some commercial vehicles

Darrell Ehrlick

50 people ... and still counting: Federal judge releases people detained by border patrol.

Oct 10, 2026

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50 people ... and still counting: Federal judge releases people detained by border patrol.

Also, Montana now has jellyfish.

Darrell Ehrlick

Oct 9, 2026

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Montana has a jellyfish problem

Also, voters pinpoint the cause of their economic pain – Trump's tariffs

Darrell Ehrlick

Judge warns immigration officials you can't jail people and find the reason later. Fifty people have been released so far.

Oct 8, 2026

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Judge warns immigration officials you can't jail people and find the reason later. Fifty people have been released so far.

Also, some states are relaxing red dyed diesel rules. Montana isn't one of them.

Darrell Ehrlick

Election preview: Will Montana keep its judicial races nonpartisan?

Oct 7, 2026

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Election preview: Will Montana keep its judicial races nonpartisan?

Also, more information and guides for Montanans as they receive their ballots in the mail

Darrell Ehrlick

Judge strikes down 'birth year' requirement just as Montana absentee ballots go out

Oct 6, 2026

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Judge strikes down 'birth year' requirement just as Montana absentee ballots go out

Also, health officials warn of a measles outbreak.

Darrell Ehrlick

Flathead Valley Community College has a new leader, but not everyone is excited

Oct 5, 2026

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Flathead Valley Community College has a new leader, but not everyone is excited

Also, after the 'big beautiful bill' more Americans losing SNAP benefits

Darrell Ehrlick

It was a bad week for Montana's black bears

Oct 3, 2026

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It was a bad week for Montana's black bears

Also, Montana officials praise Trump decision to rollback rules for coal, fossil fuels

Darrell Ehrlick

Montana's Medicaid work requirements aren't going smoothly. It could be a warning of what's to come across the country.

Oct 2, 2026

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Montana's Medicaid work requirements aren't going smoothly. It could be a warning of what's to come across the country.

Also, the Montana Department of Transportation gets a new director

Darrell Ehrlick

Are Trump's rollback of air quality rules for power plants helpful to Montana? It depends on who you ask.

Oct 1, 2026

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Are Trump's rollback of air quality rules for power plants helpful to Montana? It depends on who you ask.

Also, Chuck Schumer warns that if Dems retake the Senate, judicial nominees may be blocked

Darrell Ehrlick

Montana wildlife officials forced to euthanize 14 bears near Bozeman

Sep 30, 2026

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Montana wildlife officials forced to euthanize 14 bears near Bozeman

Also, Lee's already strong Montana newspaper holdings just got stronger.

Darrell Ehrlick

A message from space: Get registered and vote.

Sep 29, 2026

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A message from space: Get registered and vote.

Also, state-of-the-art equipment at Yellowstone National Park is already yielding new discoveries

Darrell Ehrlick

Butte's data center initiative back off the ballot (again)

Sep 28, 2026

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Butte's data center initiative back off the ballot (again)

Also, FWP finds not one but two invasive species in Livingston lagoon that has access to the Yellowstone River.

Darrell Ehrlick

Federal judge says immigration arrests in Montana were 'illegal, improper and unconstitutional'

Sep 26, 2026

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Federal judge says immigration arrests in Montana were 'illegal, improper and unconstitutional'

Also, Helena residents stop grant program that they said had too many immigration strings attached.

Darrell Ehrlick

Going, going ... : Old governor's mansion slated for the wrecking ball

Sep 25, 2026

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Going, going ... : Old governor's mansion slated for the wrecking ball

Also, Montana's Public Service Commission says it has to move ahead on NorthWestern merger.

Darrell Ehrlick

Montana Supreme Court says Butte residents should decide data center issue.

Sep 24, 2026

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Montana Supreme Court says Butte residents should decide data center issue.

Also, Montana says it wants to study more wildlife crossings.

Darrell Ehrlick