Associated Press

The group announced Friday it will develop the land into a nature sanctuary for birds and other wildlife and a place where children can learn about nature.

In eastern Montana, a flood watch was issued for the Little Bighorn River near Hardin. Up to six inches of snow was forecast near Wibaux.

Mendez-Sanchez faced a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. He requested a lesser sentence in part because of his minimal criminal history

The figure was determined by an annual spring elk monitoring flight.

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Montana Senate is backing a measure to strike an obsolete state law that criminalizes gay sex.

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A man who apparently summoned the courage to rob a Montana pizza restaurant changed his mind as the clerk started to hand him money, broke down crying and ended up leaving with a pizza to feed his hungry family.
Helena Police Chief Troy McGee says just after midnight Monday, a ma…

HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A Republican legislator is proposing to repeal the 2005 Montana law that allows voters to register on Election Day.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A 51-year-old man faces felony intimidation charges after someone called 911 in Billings and said "school shooting tomorrow" before hanging up.