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Yes, Hank Williams Jr. Nearly Died 50 Years Ago in Montana
"50 years ago today. And a Montana fact I never knew about old Hank. I guess he's just another one to learn a hard lesson from Montana." That's what Heidi Patzel shared on the Montanica! Facebook page Friday. When Hank Williams Jr. fell from a...

Against All Odds: Montana man thrives with type 1 diabetes at 90
RICHEY, M.T. (KFYR) - Hard work and perseverance define ranch life, but one man in eastern Montana takes it to another level. At 90, he’s still living independently on the ranch he built from the ground up. Even more remarkable? He’s a type 1...

A timeline of the manhunt for rural Montana bar massacre suspect as a small town hopes for closure
A resident of Anaconda, Montana, who lives across the street from the bar where Michael Paul Brown is accused of killing four people, says the close-knit town was rocked by alleged massacre. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ANACONDA,...

Montana murder suspect arrested near bar outside of Anaconda
ANACONDA, Mont — The Granite County Sheriff's Office in Montana confirms Michael Paul Brown, 45, was taken into custody today. Law enforcement has been searching for the accused killer for seven days. Brown is the suspect in a shooting that killed...

Man who shot and killed four people at a bar in Montana arrested
BUTTE, Mont. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - The man who police say shot and killed four people in Anaconda, Montana was booked Friday into the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center in Butte, Montana. A week-long manhunt, which included federal, state and local...

Montana music: A roundup of albums out so far in 2025
I’m keeping this introduction short in order to give the words to the musicians and their music. I wrote about Quenby’s self-titled album last month and it got me thinking about some that I’d missed. This is simply a round-up of some of the albums...

Bipartisan effort takes shape in Montana to reform health insurance, improve patient care
Montana has joined the growing number of states cracking down on insurance companies that force patients to jump through bureaucratic hoops before receiving critical medical care. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law a package of four bipartisan...
Man Accused Of Killing 4 In Montana Bar Apprehended After Week-Long Manhunt
Michael Paul Brown, a 45-year-old former U.S. Army veteran, was apprehended on Friday (August 8) after a week-long manhunt following a deadly shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana. The shooting, which occurred on August 1, resulted in the...

Mugshot of rural Montana bar massacre suspect released after week-long manhunt
Federal prosecutor Jim Trusty discusses the manhunts for an Army veteran suspected of killing four in a Montana Bar and a Tennessee suspect accused of killing four relatives. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BUTTE, Mont. – Authorities...

Arizona ranks #26 in mental health care deserts
Okrasiuk // Shutterstock Arizona ranks #26 in mental health care deserts Mental health stigma is largely on the decline in the United States, allowing more people than ever before to pursue care. Yet other barriers—including a shortage of mental...

Montana bar shooting suspect captured, ending weeklong search
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Hannah Schoenbaum Published Aug 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 4 minute read This photo provided by Montana Department of Justice shows Michael Brown, who authorities say...

Un incendio forestal arrasa las montañas al norte de Los Ángeles y hay miles de personas bajo órdenes de evacuación
Por Mary Gilbert, Brandon Miller, Briana Waxman y Joe Sutton, CNN Un incendio forestal en las montañas al norte de Los Ángeles está arrasando miles de hectáreas y obligando a evacuaciones tras iniciarse el jueves por la tarde. Es uno de varios...

Subsidizing Development: Montanans Pay the Cost for High-risk Properties
Despite larger and hotter wildfires resulting from our warming climate and a century of excessive fire suppression, residential development in fire-prone areas is increasing exponentially. Much of Montana’s growing population is moving into...

Montana State engineering college hosts third annual ROTC Community Zero Days
Montana State University’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering will hold the third annual ROTC Community Zero Days from August 14 to 16. The event is designed for incoming first-year students joining the university’s Air Force and Army ROTC...

Montana State University announces opening ceremony for new Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center
Montana State University and Bobcat Athletics will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. The event is free and open to the public. The new facility covers 120,000 square feet and is...

Montana State University alumna completes mural at Student Wellness Center
Kelsey Dzintars, an alumna of Montana State University, recently completed a mural on the southern wall of MSU’s Student Wellness Center. The artwork features a large bobcat with blue eyes and students canoeing down its mane, symbolizing the...

Army veteran suspected in Montana bar shooting captured, ending week-long search
Police tape surrounds the area outside the entrance to The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Aug. 1, 2025, following a fatal shooting. (Joseph Scheller/The Montana Standard via AP) A man suspected in a shooting at a Montana bar that left four...
Montana Grizzlies Boast Deep Running Back Room for 2025 Season
Montana's football team is gearing up for the 2025 season with a robust running back room led by Eli Gillman, who boasts impressive statistics and accolades. Under the tutelage of coach Justin Green, the squad features returning players like...

Montana Expands Workplace Protections for Employees Holding Public Office
Key Highlights: Montana passed HB 667 amending the state’s law requiring employers to provide unpaid leave, not to exceed 180 days per year, for employees holding public office. Related Link to HB 667: Bill Text: MT HB667 | 2025 | Regular Session...

Colorado ranks #18 in mental health care deserts
Okrasiuk // Shutterstock Colorado ranks #18 in mental health care deserts Mental health stigma is largely on the decline in the United States, allowing more people than ever before to pursue care. Yet other barriers—including a shortage of mental...