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14/02/2025

Unions representing government workers condemned the decision, saying they intended to fight the firings "every step of the way."

The acting director of the Office of Personnel Management has told agency heads to begin firing newly hired federal employees who are on their probationary period, Scripps News has learned.

14/02/2025

Last week, Knudsen testified before a legislative budget committee, asking them to support $10 million in funding to build an indoor shooting range for training at MLEA. The money is currently included in House Bill 5, a major long-range funding bill.

Every two years, Montana lawmakers consider millions of dollars in spending for construction and maintenance on state-owned buildings.

14/02/2025

"There are predators out there that watch. Make sure your drink is at your head at all times and make sure that you are the one that buys your drink and you watch it being made and grab it from the bartender directly.”

Kailey Kline was ringing in the new year at a Cody bar when suddenly she began having seizures and couldn't move.

14/02/2025

No one was injured, according to police.

The man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and two counts of criminal endangerment.

14/02/2025

Wind from Livingston to Billings kept most overnight lows at or above zero Thursday morning, but it also caused I-90 closures near Livingston due to blowing snow and limited visibility. Our next round of snow arrives Friday, and many more chances are coming! Q2 Meteorologist Jason Stiff has your weather forecast:

14/02/2025

Proponents of the bill – including several independent farmers, The Montana Farmers Union, and the Montana Cattlemen's Association – said there are not enough dealers and technicians across the state to handle the need when equipment breaks down, causing crops to rot and farms to lose money.

On Thursday lawmakers at the Montana House Business and Labor Committee heard House Bill 390, a bipartisan effort to allow farmers to repair their equipment and not go through a licensed dealer.

14/02/2025

"The extreme stress involved in their job, intense physical exertion, chemical and smoke exposure, and the shift work (can lead to heart disease)," she said.

First responders are significantly likely to experience heart attacks and cardiovascular disease than the general population. Assistant fire chief, Jason Banfield is taking preventive action.

14/02/2025

"These two kids made our school better, absolutely better.”

A sadness surrounds Rocky Mountain Elementary School as the small community continues to grapple with the murder-suicide that happened just eight miles away in Byron.

14/02/2025

Former Scripps News anchor Maritsa Georgiou has teamed up with former U.S. senator from Montana, Jon Tester, to cut through the latest political headlines and help listeners really understand what's going on in Washington and around the country.

'Grounded,' a new political podcast, is seeking to help people cut through the noise in Washington.

13/02/2025

The exits came days after a high-ranking Justice Department official directed federal prosecutors in New York to end the case against Adams, a Democrat who was accused of accepting illegal campaign contributions and bribes of free or discounted travel from people who wanted to buy his influence. He has pleaded not guilty.

The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after refusing a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

13/02/2025

The judge’s ruling came after a lawsuit was filed earlier this month on behalf of families with transgender or nonbinary children who allege their health care has already been compromised by the president’s order.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender youth.

13/02/2025

Springer tells MTN News law enforcement has been working to prevent TdA from establishing a network in the area. So far, Springer says the fact that there have been no incidents of violence committed by TdA shows their efforts have been successful thus far.

Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly arrested six known members of a Venezuelan criminal organization in Gallatin County on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

13/02/2025

A sports memorabilia business in Billings told law enforcement that Simpson had come into the business to try to sell $850 worth of sports cards, according to federal prosecutors. Workers at the business realized they had tried to ship those same cards to a different customers through the mail, according to prosecutors.

A former Billings U.S. Postal Service worker pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to one charge of theft of mail by an employee, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said in a news release.

13/02/2025

Economists have warned that the cost of tariffs could be passed on to American consumers. However, the Trump administration has repeatedly downplayed those concerns.

President Donald Trump announced a plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trade partners. Here's when they could go into effect.

13/02/2025

The 43-year-old revealed a couple of years ago that she was diagnosed with stage II skin cancer and had recently shared a message about the importance of early detection on her social media.

Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star and daughter of singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, announced via Instagram doctors found multiple tumors on her brain.

13/02/2025

President Donald Trump’s nominee for Education secretary Linda McMahon faced Senate questioning on Thursday to lead the very same organization President Trump has called for dismantling.

Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee for Education secretary, faced Senate questioning as she acknowledged the need for reform while Trump calls for dismantling the department.

13/02/2025

The U.S. State Department says there is not a plan to purchase electric armored vehicles from Tesla, the company owned by Elon Musk who plays a major role in the Trump Administration.

The State Department has scrubbed 'Tesla' from a $400 million armored EV plan and says no purchase is planned. Reade more.

13/02/2025

The NFL's New York Jets have announced they are moving on from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers after just two years with the franchise.