Montana

Gov. says budget concern behind four job cuts

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Gov. Brian Schweitzer says budget concerns are behind a decision to cut four Commerce Department jobs. The administration says more "austerity measures" could be coming. The governor says he has directed...

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Montana St. player gets Big Sky weekly honor

Associated Press - November 18, 2009 8:04 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana State guard Katie Bussey has earned the first Big Sky Conference player of the week honors of the season. The sophomore from Alamosa, Colo., led the...

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NTSB: Plane in fatal crash was flying too low

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - Federal investigators say an airplane that crashed near Townsend in March, killing the pilot, was flying too low. The National Transportation Safety Board report says pilot Sparky Imeson used poor judgment...

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2,000 unemployed eligible for expanded benefits

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The state has notified about 2,000 jobless Montanans whose unemployment benefits have expired that they are now eligible for extended payments under a recently passed federal law. Montana's Department of...

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State raising unemployment insurance premiums

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana businesses will be paying higher unemployment insurance premiums next year because of the increased amounts of benefits paid out due to the economic recession. Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly says...

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Great Falls named best place to raise kids in Montana

If you're looking for a top-notch place to raise children, a new study says you'll find just what you're looking for in Great Falls:Business Week magazine named Great Falls the best place under the Big Sky to raise kids.

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CMR's Derek Lair to swim at Utah

Associated Press - November 17, 2009 4:44 PM ET GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) - C.M. Russell High School senior Derek Lair has signed a letter of intent to swim at the University of Utah. Lair says he chose the Salt Lake City school...

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Baucus approval rating dips in new poll

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Max Baucus' approval rating is taking a dip following a high profile push for health care reform. A survey released Monday shows that just 44 percent approve of the job performance from Montana's...

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MT first lady stops in Missoula to discuss weatherization

First lady Nancy Schweitzer was in Missoula Wednesday helping the Montana Conservation Corps weatherize a home. The effort is part of a Winter Ready Campaign out of the governor's community service office. The Warm Hearts Warm...

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MSU celebrates Ag Appreciation Days

Montana State University's Agriculture Appreciation Days 2009 will begin Nov. 12 with a conference exploring the future of agriculture and rural healthcare and continue through Saturday's tailgate party and Bobcat football game.

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