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Monday, February 06, 2012 5:39:48 PM
Judge Shoots Down Schweitzer’s Line-item Vetoes
A Helena judge said Monday that Gov. Brian Schweitzer's vetoes of some local infrastructure spending were unconstitutional. Schweitzer responded by calling the decision "a sad day for Montana" by restricting the ability of the governor to intervene in legislative spending. Schweitzer said a decision whether to appeal would come later.

Monday, February 06, 2012 5:26:44 PM
Governor Schweitzer Appoints New Ethics Chief
HELENA — Gov. Brian Schweitzer has appointed a former labor leader to be the next commissioner over political ethics and campaign complaints. The Democratic governor announced Monday that he had selected Jim Murry over three others recommended by legislative leaders to be commissioner of political practices. Murry was executive secretary of the Montana State AFL-CIO from 1968 to 1991. He was recommended by Democratic legislative leaders, as was Susan Witte, a Democrat active in political campaigns. Republicans nominated Colleen Urquhart-Fillner, a former staffer to Republican Gov. Marc Racicot, and Johnny Walker,…

Monday, February 06, 2012 4:40:32 PM
Wild Horse Bighorn Sheep Successfully Relocated
A total of 49 sheep captured on Wild Horse Island last week have been safely released in the Tendoy Mountains south of Dillon. The sheep from Wild Horse will bolster an existing herd of 40-50 sheep in the Tendoys. The sheep capture began last Thursday, when 21 sheep were captured on Wild Horse Island, processed, and then hauled to the Tendoys. On Friday, 8 more sheep were captured and transported. The final 20 sheep were captured on the island on Saturday, and released in the Tendoys about 10 p.m. that night to complete the project. The 49…

Monday, February 06, 2012 4:28:53 PM
Whitefish’s Delorme Profiled in Freeskier Magazine
Last month’s issue of Freeskier Magazine featured a great profile of Whitefish freeskier Adam Delorme, titled “Invisible Skier.” Delorme moved to Whitefish when he was 9 years old and grew up on Big Mountain. He’s now sponsored and appearing in some pretty epic film segments. The magazine profile goes into Delorme's background in Whitefish and explores his passion for skiing. The piece also features some great shots from a recent trip to Cooke City.

Monday, February 06, 2012 4:14:40 PM
Black Star Barter Attracts Spectacular, Inspirational Offerings
What would people do for a year's supply (or 52 cases) of Black Star Beer? More than a thousand spectators, some from as far away as the South Pacific, found out Saturday during the Whitefish Winter Carnival and Black Star Beer Barter, hosted at the Great Northern Brewing Company. Everything from an old bus to a fire dance were judged by a five-person panel, which included pro skiers Andy Mahre and Lynsey Dyer. In the end, three entrees scored the top prize of a year's supply of beer. The winners: Troy Nooroa,…

Monday, February 06, 2012 4:11:35 PM
Public Hearing for Growth Policy Updates on Feb. 15
There will be a public meeting regarding changes made to the Flathead County Growth Policy as part of a yearlong process to update the document. During the meeting, scheduled for Feb. 15 at 6 p.m., members of the public will have the opportunity to comment on the updates before the Flathead County Planning Board makes its decision on whether to recommend the changes before the document is passed along to the Flathead County Commission.

Monday, February 06, 2012 3:59:49 PM
No Horse Racing at 2012 Northwest Montana Fair
Due to a lack of funding, there will be no horse racing at the 2012 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo. According to Flathead County Fairgrounds Manager Mark Campbell, the Kalispell Turf Club decided against horse racing this year after weighing the program’s costs and revenues “very carefully.” The state Board of Horse Racing would not provide monetary support to help offset costs, Campbell said in a prepared statement.

Monday, February 06, 2012 2:07:52 PM
Fox Enters Republican Race for Attorney General
BILLINGS – Republican Tim Fox says he is going to make another run for Montana attorney general. Fox announced his candidacy Monday, setting up a GOP primary battle with state Sen. Jim Shockley.

Monday, February 06, 2012 1:30:20 PM
Slide Show: 2012 Whitefish Winter Carnival
Once again, fearless penguins descended on Whitefish City Beach to brave the cold waters of Whitefish Lake during the 2012 Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguin Plunge and fundraiser for Special Olympics Montana. In the afternoon, hours after the dip in the icy water, downtown Whitefish heated up with the Grand Parade along Central Avenue. Click the image or use the arrows to see more photos from the Penguin Plunge and Grand Parade.

Monday, February 06, 2012 9:35:22 AM
Ken Miller Announces Bill Gallagher as Gubernatorial Running Mate
Last week, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Miller announced Bill Gallagher, a member of the Public Service Commission, as his lieutenant governor running mate at the state capitol rotunda in Helena. Miller, a former state senator from Laurel, cited Gallagher’s “resume and background,” which he says reflect “Montana’s own core economic strengths, including agriculture, energy, tourism, mining and timber.” In a press release, Miller also highlighted Gallagher’s experience in law, education insurance and securities, “in addition to his work ethic and love for Montana.” “Montana taxpayers are going to get their…

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