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The number of Montana schools and school districts that met goals required under federal education requirements declined in 2008 as the requirements increased, the state's top educator said Friday.

Long-time White Sulphur Springs newspaperman Verle Rademacher died Tuesday night in Helena.

It took rather longer - and a lot of virus infections - before he was able to convince the school to adopt the same powerful AVG technology for its network.

Southcentral Montana rivers are starting to drop and clear. Look for the trout fishing to get better and better as the weeks pass.

The next best thing to growing one's own garden could be sharing someone else's. That's what Perpetual Harvest Farms, a Community Supported Agriculture venture, south of Boulder offers its 27 customers.

BILLINGS - The Great Falls Tribune and The Boulder Monitor have earned top honors in the Montana Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest.

By EVE BYRON - Independent Record - 06/11/08 Ginny Emery, IR staff photographer - A late-morning blizzard settles on Helena Tuesday.

A jury of nine decided Tuesday evening that criminal charges are not necessary in the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old Boulder man by a sheriff's deputy in January.

An effort to change the Elkhorn Cemetery from federal to county-owned property - which would allow people to legally be buried on the land - got some support last week from U.S. Rep.

Blue Thunder Lodge, a new state-funded residential facility for Native American men coming out of drug- or alcohol-abuse treatment programs, has its grand opening today.

Before his plane crashed in Montana, Bradley Onion had made scores of flights across oceans, into canyons and through clouds, his wife says.

By ANGELA BRANDT - Independent Record - 05/30/08 George Lane IR staff photographer - Emergency personnel attend to Timothy Keener of Boulder who was riding his motorcycle south on Montana Avenue when a white ...

A 48-year-old Boulder man suffered head injuries when his motorcycle collided with a van on N. Montana Avenue Thursday afternoon.

The names of two people who crashed in small plane near Boulder, Montana on Friday have been released.

A small plane crashes in Boulder killing the pilot. According to Bob Gleich, Chief Deputy of Jefferson County Sheriffs office, a small four seat plane crashed into Boulder Hill at around 5 p.m. Friday.

“We will continue to keep a careful eye on the situation and assess alternative options to ensure Montana students have uninterrupted access to financial aid, this coming year and for years to come”

Responding to recent news that the Student Assistance Foundation is laying off 23 staff members, U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester are calling for SAF and the Montana Higher Education Student Assistance ... via Queen City News

Register for the first bowhunter education class of the year in Great Falls on April 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Fish, Wildlife & Parks office, 4600 Giant Springs Road. via Great Falls Tribune

The Montana Wilderness Association will celebrate 50 years of 'keeping it wild' with its golden anniversary April 25-27 in Great Falls. via Great Falls Tribune

“We have just scratched the surface”

A government study found elevated levels of uranium in a sample of Jefferson County wells, according to a report released at Tuesday's county commission meeting. via Independent Record

“Some people want more motorized use, some want less, and we want to reach that balance”

By EVE BYRON - Independent Record - 02/16/08 After eight years and numerous starts and stops, the South Big Belts travel plan is finished. via Independent Record