On today's morning newscast: VA Montana has dissolved its urgent mental health unit in favor of additional long-term beds at Fort Harrison west of Helena. The Veterans Affairs hospital had called the closure temporary when it shuttered the acute inpatient psychiatric service in February. The services were permanently ended on July 20 due to a lack of demand.
State regulators yesterday approved new rules to let rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft serve Montanans.
The Flathead County sheriff has released the names of a woman and her son who died in house fire west of Columbia Falls. Sheriff Chuck Curry said the victims of the Monday morning fire were 30-year-old Brittany Kayleen Ince and her 3-year-old son Gavin Thomas Henrichon.
State wildlife officials are investigating a moose poaching near Kalispell.
Longtime sports broadcaster Brent Musburger, who grew up in Billings, will call the season-opening football game between Montana and four-time defending FCS champion North Dakota State in Missoula.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has launched a series of public hearings to gauge support for a publicly-managed bison herd. Whatever the state decides to do, FWP spokesman Tom Palmer says the interests of the livestock industry will be taken into account.
Montana senior linebacker Herbert Gamboa has been suspended for the team's season-opener against North Dakota State for violating team and athletic department rules.