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

By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief

"These are extraordinarily serious accusations, made with potentially far-reaching consequences not only for Laurel, but for communities across Montana. An investigation is not a finding of wrongdoing. An allegation is not proof of discrimination. And a Montana community should not risk losing state funding simply because its elected officials raise legitimate questions about whether its infrastructure can safely support a major state project.”– Kris Vogele, Mayor of Laurel, pushing back on legislators’ accusations that Laurel is discriminating against those with mental disabilities.

Trump announces ‘super range’ military installment on stump for Montana GOP candidates

by Micah Drew

KALISPELL – Crowds began lining up at Majestic Valley Arena more than seven hours before President Donald Trump touched down in the Flathead Valley on Wednesday. “It’s not everyday you get to see the president,” said Gayla Pettyjohn, 77, of Kalispell. “This will likely be my only chance.” Pettyjohn said she has already voted her […]

17 groups sue Montana Public Service Commission to require considering climate change

by Keila Szpaller

A coalition of 17 groups that want the Montana Public Service Commission to consider the effects of climate change in its decisions is taking its case to court. Earthjustice and Western Environmental Law Center filed a complaint Thursday against the Public Service Commission. It asks the Missoula County District Court to find the PSC has […]

Legislators say Laurel could be breaking federal law

by Jordan Hansen

Montana legislators accused the City of Laurel of potentially breaking federal law in a fight over a mental health facility outside of the city in a meeting and a letter to the local government earlier this month. Legislators in the Long Range Planning Interim Budget Committee also threatened to withhold municipal funding following a moratorium […]

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