On this edition of Montana Morning Newscast, a judge has heard closing arguments in the city of Missoula's effort to gain ownership of the water company that serves its residents.
U.S. safety officials say tank cars carrying oil or ethanol by rail urgently need to be retrofitted to make them more fire-resistant after a spate of explosive accidents in recent months.
A Montana man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after prosecutors said his companies ran up $70 million in unauthorized charges on phone bills across the nation in a "cramming" scheme.
A Lockwood man charged with breaking into a house and trying to kidnap a 13 year old girl has pleaded guilty to burglary and attempted kidnapping in an agreement that recommends he be sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Today brings a crucial test for Medicaid expansion in Montana.
Environmentalists are suing over how many grizzly bears would need to be killed by elk hunters before Grand Teton National Park officials would have to re-assess their rules for elk hunting in the park.