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Montana DCI investigates officer-involved incident in Cut Bank

By Big Sky Times | Jun 8, 2024

The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred early Saturday morning in Cut Bank. The event took place in the Pioneer Bar parking lot at 13 N. Central Avenue.

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Reach Higher Summit supports Montanan foster youth's transition into adulthood

By Big Sky Times | Jun 7, 2024

Students throughout Montana will gather at the University of Providence’s University Center Ballroom in Great Falls from June 11 to 13 to participate in the Reach Higher Montana Summit for Youth in Foster Care.

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Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Big Sky Times | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Big Sky Times shows that Montana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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U.S. Senate candidate from Montana Tim Sheehy endorsed by the National Rifle Association

By Big Sky Times | Jun 6, 2024

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has announced its endorsement of Tim Sheehy, awarding him an "A" rating for his support of Second Amendment rights. Sheehy is running against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, who received an "F" rating from the organization.

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Miller receives life sentence without parole for injuring MHP trooper

By Big Sky Times | Jun 5, 2024

Jason Allen Miller was sentenced to life without parole for running over and seriously injuring Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in February 2023. In April, Miller was found guilty on all counts, including attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, aggravated kidnapping, and a sentencing enhancement for the use of a weapon.

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In Montana, 143 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Big Sky Times | Jun 2, 2024

Montana registered 143 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Montana pension holdings worth $13.6 million in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Montana had $13.6 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in Montana outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Big Sky Times | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Montana experienced a 22.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Consumption advisory issued for sucker fish below Billings

By Big Sky Times | May 31, 2024

BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, which includes representatives from the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), has updated its consumption advisory for fish on the Yellowstone River.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Montana increases from 2022 to 2023

By Big Sky Times | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Montana in 2023 was $397,076, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Knudsen comments on Supreme Court's NRA v. Vullo ruling

By Big Sky Times | May 30, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled today in favor of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in its case against a New York state official accused of infringing on the organization’s First Amendment right to free speech. In response to the NRA v. Vullo decision, Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a statement.

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Average VA home loan amount in Montana falls in Q1

By Big Sky Times | May 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Montana during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $394,356, a 0.7% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana releases draft plan for behavioral health system improvements

By Big Sky Times | May 24, 2024

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton announced the publication of the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission’s draft report on May 24, 2024.

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AG Knudsen urges safe driving as '100 Deadliest Days' approach

By Big Sky Times | May 24, 2024

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are reminding drivers to stay safe on the road ahead of the holiday weekend and unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” State troopers will increase their presence on Montana roads and highways throughout the summer, cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers.

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Governor Gianforte honors Montana emergency medical services responders

By Big Sky Times | May 23, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton honored Montana Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel from Glendive, Big Sky, Rudyard, Ennis, Great Falls, and Hinsdale during an awards ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, May 22.

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Montana Highway Patrol trooper honored nationally for heroic rescue

By Big Sky Times | May 23, 2024

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Barb Armstrong received an Honorable Mention award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) at their 31st annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 12. Held in conjunction with National Police Week, the awards honor law enforcement officers and educate the public about our nation’s heroes.

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Coalition of states files lawsuit against Biden administration's new environmental permitting rule

By Big Sky Times | May 22, 2024

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 20 states in filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s new permitting rule, which mandates social, environmental, and race-based regulations for infrastructure projects. The Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) new National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule is expected to increase costs for energy, delay projects such as housing, power plants, roads, and bridges, and lead to project cancellations.

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Knudsen leads coalition defending US gun makers against liability for Mexican violence

By Big Sky Times | May 22, 2024

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 27 states Tuesday in defending American firearms manufacturers against attempts to hold the companies liable for gun violence in Mexico. If a lower court’s ruling is allowed to stand, Americans’ Second Amendment rights could be threatened.

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Senate Candidate Sheehy: 'Tens of thousands of families mourn the loss of loved ones to Chinese fentanyl that came across the southern border'

By Big Sky Times | May 22, 2024

Tim Sheehy, a U.S. Senate Candidate in Montana, has asserted that thousands of families have lost loved ones to "Chinese fentanyl" which enters the United States from Mexico due to border policies implemented by the Biden Administration. Sheehy contends that these policies are supported by his opponent, Senator Jon Tester. Sheehy shared his statement with the Big Sky Times on May 21.

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US Senate candidate from Montana: Sen. Tester 'supports open borders and letting illegal immigrants invade our country'

By Big Sky Times | May 22, 2024

Republican Senate candidate from Montana, Tim Sheehy, has accused his opponent Sen. John Tester (D-MT) of supporting open borders and "wanting to let Mayorkas off the hook." This statement was made on April 5.