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A Wolf Point man who sold methamphetamine to a police informant was ordered to serve nearly six years in prison during a federal court hearing in Great Falls on Tuesday.

Transportation Security Administration screenings are set to be in place when the state's seven Essential Air Service airports resume service, according to a news release from U.S. Rep.

WOLF POINT - A man suspected of stabbing a Wolf Point man to death Saturday night might soon be facing federal charges as the investigation into the motive continues, authorities said Wednesday.

A Wolf Point man on Thursday admitted in federal court to beating a man to death in a jealous rage in 2006.

FRAZER - Air Force veteran Elliott L. "E.T." Todd, 70, of Frazer, who had worked as a wing designer for numerous aircraft companies before moving to Frazer, where he helped start the first town council, tribal ...

The Obama campaign has announced that they are opening another two offices in Montana in advance of the June 3rd primary.

Cassie Marlene Foster and Joshua Paul Keller plan to be married July 5. She is the daughter of Cindy Foster of Kalispell and the late Jim Foster. via Great Falls Tribune

“We're tying to help preserve the quality in education.”

Four state senators are seeking a one-day special session in late June to consider a proposal to provide $30 million more in funding authority for Montana schools. via Great Falls Tribune

“My reaction is tremendous sadness on behalf of our children.”

Voters across Montana were asked to approve levies for their local schools Tuesday and in most areas, they passed. via KFBB

A 31-year-old Wolf Point man convicted in tribal court for his role in the death of another man has pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges in the same case. via Montana's News Station

“We have a couple of big crooks in there”

WOLF POINT - Two crooks and a horse join cowboys and cowgirls, famous buildings and storied ranches on a list of 51 people or things recently inducted into the new Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. via Great Falls Tribune

Rehberg seeks passenger screenings at small airports in Montana Eds: APNewsNow. Should stand. via KXMA-TV Dickinson

A Wolf Point woman pleaded guilty to bank embezzlement Thursday in a federal court session in Great Falls. via Great Falls Tribune

WOLF POINT - A 3,000-acre fire in northern McCone County has been contained. No homes were destroyed in the blaze but five to 10 outbuildings were lost; and some minor injuries were reported. via Great Falls Tribune

A Wolf Point man convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of a Navy SEAL has been re-sentenced to 10 years in prison. via KPAX

A two-hour 'Dateline NBC' story about Barry Beach, who is fighting to overturn his 100-year prison sentence in the 1979 murder of 17-year-old Kimberly Nees, will air Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Nees, a Poplar ... via Great Falls Tribune

“One more passenger per flight would have given us $1.5 million more in gross revenues per year with very little additional expense”

Loss of Essential Airline Service was the second blow this week to aviation officials across Eastern Montana, the Billings, Mont., Gazette reports. via UTU News

“The average is $82 a head to $365 a head”

BILLINGS - In a rare reversal of roles, federal officials are trying to convince airport operators in eastern Montana that they don't need federal passenger screening. via Great Falls Tribune

WOLF POINT - Dina Houg, 98, a homemaker and former teacher who loved traveling, riding camels and elephants, climbing the Eiffel Tower and walking the Great Wall of China, died of natural causes Monday at Faith ... via Great Falls Tribune

“Spit tobacco is often falsely perceived as a safe alternative to smoking”

Cancer survivor to warn Montana youth about spit tobacco Posted on Feb. 25 Students across Montana will hear a powerful message this week when oral cancer survivor Gruen Von Behrens visits 14 Montana schools. via Missoulian