State Stories:
KALISPELL (AP) — A month ago, former Kalispell resident Bruce Jones witnessed something incredible: Michael Jackson, live on stage, rehearsing for his upcoming concerts in London.
- Whitefish area couple deny stealing $30K in tools
- Former GFalls mayor denies prostitution charge
- Ashes of WWII vets carried from Ronan to Helena
- Wind power talks OK'd in Anaconda-Deer Lodge Cnty.
- Montana gov blasts GM plan to cancel mine contract
Baucus pushes long-term viewpoint on health reform Gov mad over canceled contract State news briefs City of Billings keeps residents informed Backpack company’s tough products resist economic downturn Western Romance brings back the good ol’ days for nostalgic greenhorns, families
Sen. Max Baucus said Friday his Finance Committee will produce a comprehensive health-reform bill before Congress’ summer recess next month, but that it’s still a long, bumpy road before a final measure gets passed.
Tax-dollar dependent General Motors is trying to cancel its contract with the nation’s only platinum and palladium mine, the Stillwater Mine in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains, even as it evidently retains contracts with foreign mines.
3 arrested in fireworks blaze face charges
The city of Billings has joined a wave of municipalities embracing online social networking through Facebook and Twitter as a method of direct communication with residents.
BOZEMAN — As many businesses barely hang on during a worldwide recession, the owners of Mystery Ranch backpacks are eyeing an expansion.
BILLINGS — Kenneth Bauerly, now 93, watched his five great-grandkids squirming and giggling as they got matched to a horse for a trail ride just east of Billings.
