| 19.04.2024 09:55
BNSF Railway denies knowledge of deadly asbestos in Montana town
Attorneys for BNSF Railway, a Warren Buffett-owned company, are set to argue before jurors that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths of two former residents of Libby, Montana, one of the deadliest sites in the federal Superfund pollution program. The railroad's corporat...
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| 08.03.2024 10:10
Insights into 'Rust' Shooting Case as Focus Shifts to Alec Baldwin's Trial
The trial of the armorer on the film "Rust" who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter this week for putting live ammunition into a gun that went off on the set and killed the cinematographer, offered a preview of the criminal case prosecutors are building against Alec Baldwin, who was handling...
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| 28.02.2024 14:07
Man accused of helping to kill more than 3,000 birds including eagles to plead guilty
A shocking case of illegal wildlife trafficking has come to light, as Washington state man Travis John Branson is set to plead guilty to helping kill over 3,000 birds, including eagles on a Montana Indian reservation, and then illegally selling their carcasses and feathers. Branson, along with a se...
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| 03.02.2024 19:17
US Avalanche Forecasters Promote Safety Steps to Curb Backcountry Deaths
In a harrowing incident near Yellowstone National Park, Wesley Mlaskoch, a snowmobiler from Willow River, Minnesota, triggered an avalanche while motoring across a mountain in the Montana backcountry. The slope above him collapsed into a thick slab of snow, flipping his snowmobile on top of him and...
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| 15.01.2024 04:05
Arctic Freeze Grips US: Millions Face Below-Zero Temperatures and Storms
Millions of Americans are facing treacherous subfreezing temperatures as Arctic storms sweep across the United States, leaving four people dead and causing widespread power outages. The Northwest has been hit particularly hard, with tens of thousands of residents left without electricity. In additi...
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| 13.01.2024 10:09
Supreme Court to decide whether cities can punish homeless residents for sleeping on public property
The Supreme Court has taken on the task of reviewing lower-court rulings that have made it increasingly difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate the issue of homelessness. Specifically, the justices will be hearing an appeal from the city of Grants Pass, located in southwest Or...
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| 12.01.2024 11:55
Multiple missing and presumed dead in Idaho avalanche
Tragedy Strikes as Avalanche Claims One Life and Leaves Two Others Stranded in Idaho Backcountry Mullan, Idaho - In a week marked by snow-related accidents across the West and Northwest, one person is presumed dead after an avalanche struck a backcountry area of Shoshone County, Idaho. The incident...
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| 05.01.2024 21:53
Unruly passenger punches American Airlines flight attendant, causes diversion
An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bozeman, Montana was diverted to Amarillo, Texas after a passenger assaulted a flight attendant and a police officer mid-flight. The incident occurred on Wednesday and resulted in the arrest of Keith Edward Fagiana, a 61-year-old man from Las Vegas. Accord...
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| 05.01.2024 14:00
Transgender candidate in Ohio disqualified for omitting former name
In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Vanessa Joy has been disqualified from the Ohio state house race due to a little-known state law that requires candidates to provide any name changes within the past five years. This disqualification has raised concerns about potential barriers faced by tran...
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| 04.01.2024 02:32
State Capitols Evacuated Amidst Bomb Threats, FBI Deems Them Hoaxes
Rick Scott (R-FL), Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost were among the public officials targeted in recent days by "swatting" attempts, which involve prank calls made to emergency services in order to prompt a police response. In response to the bomb threats, Connecticut, G...
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| 31.12.2023 03:56
Limited Funding for Endangered Species Leaves Many in Limbo
Since the passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, over 1,700 species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered. However, there are significant disparities in the allocation of funds to save these species. Out of the approximately $1.2 billion spent annually on endangered...
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| 24.12.2023 16:43
Blizzard and Winter Storm Disrupt Christmas Travel for Millions in Central US
Millions of last-minute holiday travelers in the central US are facing dangerous blizzard conditions caused by a developing low-pressure system. This powerful storm, fueled by an El Ni?ħo-charged southern jet stream, has already caused problems in Southern California and the Desert Southwest. It is...
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| 24.12.2023 03:41
Biden Admin Allegedly Concealed Chinese Spy Balloon from Public and Congress: Report
In a damning new report, it has been revealed that the Biden administration had planned to keep the presence of a Chinese spy balloon traveling across North America a secret from the public and even from Congress. The intentions were only made public after civilians spotted the massive white orb ov...
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| 19.12.2023 08:04
US Takes Action to Safeguard Old Growth Forests Amid Climate Crisis
In a groundbreaking move, the Biden administration is taking steps to protect groves of old-growth trees on federal land by revising management plans for national forests and grasslands across the United States. This proposal marks the first nationwide amendment to US Forest Service plans in its 11...
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| 19.12.2023 02:52
Controversial reintroduction plan: Colorado releases first 5 wolves, ranchers express chagrin
In a remote mountainside location in Grand County, Colorado, a significant moment took place as wildlife officials released five gray wolves into the wilderness. This event marked the beginning of an ambitious wolf reintroduction program, which was approved by voters in the state but faced oppositi...
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| 16.12.2023 17:11
Colorado Lawsuit Threatens Gray Wolf Reintroduction Plan, Judge Denies Cattle Industry's Request
In a significant development, a federal judge has denied a request from the Colorado cattle industry to temporarily halt the reintroduction of gray wolves in the state. Judge Regina Rodriguez's ruling allows Colorado to proceed with its plan to capture and transport up to 10 wolves from Oregon, wit...
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| 14.12.2023 20:39
2 men charged in 'killing spree' of over 3,000 birds, including bald eagles, in Montana
In a shocking case of illegal wildlife trafficking, two men have been indicted on charges of conspiring to kill thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles, and selling their body parts on the black market. Simon Paul and Travis John Branson are accused of carrying out this horrific crime...
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| 12.12.2023 10:41
Montana County Considers Stripping Official of Election Oversight Duties
Cascade County Commissioners to Vote on Resolution Removing Election Oversight Duties from Clerk and Recorder The Cascade County commission in Montana is set to vote on a resolution that would strip election oversight duties from Clerk and Recorder Sandra Merchant, who previously expressed doubts a...
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| 07.12.2023 09:41
CDC Reports Grim Reality: 1,000 Americans Succumbing to Covid Weekly
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a concerning reality: despite the US government's seemingly diminished focus on Covid-19, hundreds of Americans are still succumbing to the respiratory disease every day. CDC Director Mandy Cohen addressed this issue...
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| 03.12.2023 19:00
Montana grandpa whose jaw was ripped off by grizzly bear attacks recovery: 'he's going to be like Rambo'
In a remarkable tale of survival, Rudy Noorlander, a grandfather-of-two from Montana, is recovering from extensive jaw and dental reconstruction surgery after a horrific encounter with a nine-foot-tall grizzly bear. Despite the life-changing ordeal, Noorlander has no regrets and even jokes about th...
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| 30.11.2023 22:08
Montana's TikTok Ban Halted by Judge
A federal judge in Montana, Donald W. Molloy, has temporarily blocked a statewide ban on TikTok, preventing the nation's first prohibition on the popular video app from taking effect next year. Judge Molloy stated that while Montana has the right to protect its residents, it must do so within the b...
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| 28.11.2023 04:09
Rogue Canadian 'Super Pigs' Pose Invasion Threat to US
A "wild hog invasion" is looming as a mass of Canadian "super pigs" threatens to breach the US border, posing a significant threat to agriculture and livestock. The mutant swine, known as "ecological train wrecks," have emerged in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba after crossbreeding between diff...
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| 28.11.2023 00:28
Tragic death of Montana ice climber at Hyalite Canyon's Grotto Falls
A tragic incident occurred in Montana over the weekend, as a Montana man lost his life while enjoying his passion for ice climbing. According to authorities, the victim has been identified as 36-year-old Kyle Allen Rott, a resident of Montana and an avid ice climber. The incident took place in the...
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| 20.11.2023 18:42
Man linked to Arizona teen Alicia Navarro pleads not guilty to possessing child sexual abuse images
In a surprising turn of events, a Montana man who had been living with a missing teenager from Arizona pleaded not guilty to child sexual abuse charges on Monday. The man, identified as Edmund Davis, was arrested on October 23rd and has been held on $1 million bail since then. Davis, who is 36 year...
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| 19.11.2023 11:59
South Dakota tribe to declare state of emergency over rampant reservation crime
Crime Crisis on South Dakota Reservation Sparks State of Emergency Declaration The Pine Ridge Reservation, the largest Native American reservation in South Dakota, is grappling with a rampant crime wave that has overwhelmed law enforcement agencies and caught the attention of tribal leader Frank St...
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| 14.11.2023 21:53
Suspicious letter forces evacuation of Kansas secretary of state's building
The office of Kansas' top elections official was evacuated on Tuesday after receiving suspicious mail, causing concern amid recent similar incidents targeting election offices in multiple states. Just last week, election offices in at least five states received threatening mail, some containing the...
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| 09.11.2023 19:23
Apollo 8 astronaut Frank Borman passes away at 95
Former U.S. astronaut Frank Borman, renowned for his historic role as the commander of the Apollo 8 mission that orbited the moon, passed away at the age of 95, NASA announced on Thursday. Borman's death occurred on Tuesday in Billings, Montana, according to NASA. Bill Nelson, the NASA administrato...
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| 28.10.2023 11:48
Bear surprises security guard at luxury Aspen resort with kitchen attack
In a shocking incident at the St Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colorado, a security guard was attacked by a bear that had wandered into the resort's kitchen. The security guard, who miraculously escaped with only a few scratches, was sent flying across the floor as the bear launched itself at him an...
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| 14.10.2023 18:04
Montana man defies odds, ready for 'round 2' after grizzly mauling
Montana Man Recovering After Grizzly Bear Attack Rudy Noorlander, a Navy veteran who recently lost part of his jaw in a grizzly bear attack in Montana, expressed excitement about his upcoming discharge from the hospital during a news conference at the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City. Ac...
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| 11.10.2023 16:22
New York Legislators Take Aim at Addictive Social Media for Kids
In a move to protect young people from the potential mental health risks associated with algorithm-based social media feeds, New York State officials are supporting new legislation that would restrict minors' access to these feeds unless they have parental permission. Governor Kathy Hochul and Stat...
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| 10.10.2023 20:27
Kari Lake, Trump Ally, Announces Senate Bid in Arizona
Former President Donald J. Trump is expected to endorse Kari Lake for the Senate in Arizona, adding further weight to what is already considered one of the most consequential Senate races in the country. This development comes as Arizona, along with West Virginia, Montana, and Ohio, is seen as one...
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| 06.10.2023 02:40
Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: 'Every state has become a border state'
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced that she will be deploying 275 National Guard troops to the southern border, following the footsteps of other Republican governors. In a statement, Ivey expressed Alabama's commitment to protecting the border, stating that "every state has become a border sta...
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| 27.09.2023 02:28
Sen. Cory Booker joins Democrats in demanding Menendez's resignation
A stampede of Senate Democrats, including some of the party's most vulnerable incumbents, called for Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey to resign on Tuesday. This came just a day after Menendez defiantly vowed to fight federal corruption charges and predicted he would be exonerated. While Senato...
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| 24.09.2023 04:02
South Carolina Congressman's Wife Turns to Divorce, Citing Alleged Extramarital Affair
South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan, who has built his political career on advocating for "traditional family values," now faces accusations of multiple extramarital affairs during his 34-year marriage. In divorce papers filed by his wife, Melody Duncan, she claims that Jeff abandoned their fami...
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| 21.09.2023 21:01
House Republican moves to protect gun owners' rights from 'radical left' national emergency declarations
Republican leaders, including Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana, have criticized Democratic New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for attempting to issue a national health emergency to address gun violence. In response, Braun and fourteen other GOP leaders introduced a bill called the Protecting the...
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| 10.09.2023 12:58
Montana park on high alert as search for grizzly bear intensifies
In a terrifying incident near Big Sky, Montana, a grizzly bear attacked a hunter on Friday, prompting the temporary closure of a section of Custer Gallatin National Forest as wildlife officials attempted to locate the injured animal. The hunter, who was part of a hunting party tracking a deer, enco...
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| 07.09.2023 11:03
Grizzly bear responsible for fatal attack and break-in killed near Yellowstone
A 10-year-old grizzly bear that had been involved in a fatal attack on a woman and another attack on a person was killed after breaking into a house near West Yellowstone, Montana wildlife officials confirmed on Wednesday. The incident occurred over the weekend when a homeowner reported that a bear...
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| 06.09.2023 21:59
Florida father accused of killing teen son with angle grinder: 'Inexplicable'
In a shocking and heartbreaking incident, Stephan Thomas Rodda, a 37-year-old man from Florida, has been accused of murdering his 16-year-old son, Stephen Lee Rodda, with a heavy-duty power saw. The incident took place inside a mobile home in Polk County on Monday. Rodda was taken into custody afte...
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| 05.09.2023 15:36
Brady predicts 'great year' for invigorated Rodgers with Jets
In a major offseason move, the New York Jets acquired star quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers, following in the footsteps of legendary quarterbacks like Brett Favre, Joe Namath, Joe Montana, and Peyton Manning. The Jets' decision to bring in Rodgers was fueled by their belief that...
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| 03.09.2023 02:22
Missing Colorado hiker's car found near national park peak
The body of a missing hiker was discovered at Glacier National Park in Montana on Friday, prompting an investigation into the cause of death. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Adam Fuselier, a resident of Castle Pines, Colorado. The National Park Service released a statement revealing t...
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| 28.08.2023 01:04
Former Disney Star Mitchel Musso Arrested in Texas for Intoxication and Theft
Former "Hannah Montana" actor Mitchel Musso found himself in trouble with the law over the weekend as he was arrested on charges of public intoxication and theft in Texas. The 32-year-old star, who rose to fame on the hit Disney Channel show over a decade ago, allegedly walked into a local hotel in...
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| 23.08.2023 08:39
Salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles prompts CDC warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning reptile owners to avoid kissing or snuggling their turtles due to an ongoing outbreak of salmonella. The outbreak has sickened more than two dozen people across 11 states, with nine individuals requiring hospitalization. The affected...
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| 14.08.2023 15:29
Historic Victory: Judge Rules for Youth Activists in Landmark US Climate Case
In a groundbreaking ruling on Monday, District Court Judge Kathy Seeley sided with young environmental activists in Montana, declaring that the state's failure to consider climate change when evaluating new projects was causing harm and violating their constitutional rights to a clean and healthy e...
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| 08.08.2023 08:09
Air Force Discovers Carcinogens at Montana Nuclear Base Amidst Cancer Reports
These bases include Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, and Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. The total number of missileers since the Minuteman operations began in the early 1960s is approximately 21,000, according to the Torchlight Initiative. To put th...
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| 31.07.2023 16:22
Mother of Missing Alicia Navarro Makes Emotional Plea Amid Public's 'Dangerous' Fascination
In a heartfelt plea to the public, Jessica Nu?ħez, the mother of Alicia Navarro, who recently reappeared after going missing in 2019, has asked for privacy and for people to stop speculating about her daughter's case. In a video posted to the "Finding Alicia" Facebook page, Nu?ħez expressed her gra...
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| 31.07.2023 13:09
Child survives cougar attack at Olympic National Park
An eight-year-old girl was camping with her family at Olympic National Park in Port Angeles, Washington, over the weekend when she was attacked by a cougar. The incident occurred at Lake Angeles around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The girl's mother screamed at the cougar, causing it to flee the area. Par...
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| 30.07.2023 06:27
Alicia Navarro Returns, Seeks Driver's License as Police Make Arrest Nearby
In a shocking turn of events, 18-year-old Alicia Navarro, who went missing from her Glendale, Arizona home in September 2019, has reappeared nearly four years later in a tiny Montana town. Navarro walked into a police station in Havre, Montana, about 1,000 miles away from home, and identified herse...
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| 28.07.2023 15:20
Missing Arizona Girl Alicia Navarro Found Safe After 4 Years
In a shocking turn of events, Alicia Navarro, who went missing from her Glendale, Arizona home nearly four years ago, has been found safe in a small town in Montana, approximately 1,000 miles away from her hometown. The 18-year-old walked into a local police station and identified herself as the mi...
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| 25.07.2023 14:08
Tragic Grizzly Bear Attack Near Yellowstone National Park
Officials have confirmed that the death of a woman in Montana was the result of a bear encounter, as grizzly bear tracks were discovered at the scene. The investigation into the attack is still ongoing, but in response to the tragedy, rangers have enacted an emergency closure of the area where the...
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| 24.07.2023 23:41
Fatal Grizzly Bear Encounter Near Yellowstone National Park
According to officials, the woman's death was the result of an apparent bear encounter, as grizzly bear tracks were found at the scene. The investigation into the attack is still ongoing. In response to the incident, rangers have issued an emergency closure of the area where the woman was found, wh...
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