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Officials and survivors in Helena celebrated a decade-long battle to fight diabetes in the Treasure State. The program helps people at risk for Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, and more. The program is called Inch by Inch and its an intense lifestyle change strategy. Since 2008, its helped more than 9,000 Montanans. A trained lifestyle coach instructs participants on what to eat, how to exercise and how to change their lifestyles. Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney emphasized how Montanans... More>>
BOZEMAN - Kathleen Williams beat out four fellow Democrats, with 34 percent of the vote in the June 5 primary to determine who will run against Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte. Williams has run and won campaigns in Montana before - she's served three terms in Montana's state House. This is her first statewide campaign, and if she wins in November, it will be historic. She'll be the first woman to represent Montana in the House of Representatives since Jeannette Rankin did a century ag... More>>
GREAT FALLS - Moments after Jesse Slaughter found out he had won the primary election he spoke with Ricky Blackburn about the plans he has for the Sheriff's office if he gets elected in November.
Just over 41 percent of Montana's registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday's primary election.
Kathleen WilliamsBozeman resident and candidate on the Democratic House ticket, Kathleen Williams, watched results come in at the Rialto Theater in Bozeman tonight, alongside supporters and friends.
Montana State Auditor Matthew Rosendale has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in the race to challenge Democratic incumbent Jon Tester in November.
The Cascade County sheriff’s race is officially underway and there are four running for the position.
We are months away from the election that will determine who takes the U.S. Senate Seat, but there are other items on the ballot that you may want to consider.
Dr. Paul Pope, a political science professor at MSU-Billings who said the green party can make a big impact on the race.
Flathead County voters are weighing in on a controversial water bottling plant.
Longtime Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry is retiring. That leaves his position open.
No matter who you are voting for, Senator Tester and Representative Greg Gianforte will automatically make it through to the general election ballot.
HELENA - Voters in the Capital City are looking like they'll fund their local firefighters. The initiative on the ballot asked voters to pay an extra $18.43 per house valued at $100,000/$36.85 for a home valued at $200,000. With 20 out of 21 precincts reporting the votes were in favor 4153 of passing the levy. Those against added up to 1882. If fully approved this money will supplement the city's fire department nearly $900,000. The money will be spent ... More>>
During the early part of election day, the Rina Moore of Cascade County Elections Commission told us they were expecting a large turnout for this primary election but the day was pretty slow day until the latter part of the day Moore said 76 percent of the ballots went out by mail and over the past few days they have seen quite a few ballots come back into the elections office, almost 3,000 ballots a day. Tuesday is the last day for voting, and Moore encourages anyone who didn'... More>>
On Tuesday, Montana State Auditor Matt Rosendale will be waiting on election results at the Radisson Hotel in Helena.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will speak in Bozeman Thursday.
Several residents showed up to the Fairgrounds Monday to turn in ballots and register for the election. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Residents can also register to vote at the fairgrounds. All you need is a valid form of identification. More>>
Neighbors in Senate District 22 are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting Monday, May 14th from 7 to 8 PM at the Oasis in Billings.
There eight people running for U.S. Senate and nine listed on the Ballot for U.S. House of Representatives in Montana this June. We invited each of the candidates to come to our studio and record a one minute message about themselves for voters to see.
Troy Downing, a candidate for U.S. Senate, announced retired Army Lieutenant General and former National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, Mike Flynn, will attend a campaign rally in Billings on May 6.
Hometown Election HQ – See the latest results of the Yellowstone County municipal election.
In less than a month the City of Billings will have a brand new mayor. People took to Facebook to ask questions as Bill Cole and Jeff Essmann talked about their initiatives in the last mayoral debate at Petro Theater at Montana State University Billings.
The former majority of the Montana State House has entered a guilty plea on federal drug charges.
Montana's congressional delegation offers their thoughts on 9/11.
U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced that approximately 30 Montana farmers and ranchers will receive $2.5 million to help rebuild after devastating wildfires ravaged eastern Montana.
Governor Steve Bullock is putting the investigation that he misused the state plane while campaigning for re-election behind him.
Billings lawyer John Heenan will seek the Democratic nomination for Montana’s lone congressional seat. Heenan announced Monday that he hopes to challenge for Greg Gianforte's Congressional seat in 2018.
On Monday Montana’s State Auditor Matt Rosendale announced his bid to serve the Treasure State in the United States Senate.
This October, Yellowstone County Judge Russell Fagg will step down from the bench. In a statement Fagg explains that he will step down from his position as a State District Court Judge, effective October 13, 2017.
Greg Gianforte took the stage to address his supporters after claiming victory Thursday night in Montana's special election.
Hundreds of people lined up outside the Expo Center at MetraPark.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) was in town Saturday to stump for congressional candidate Rob Quist.
Vice President Mike Pence is in Billings Friday to join a political rally in support of congressional candidate Greg Gianforte at MetraPark.
Senator Bernie Sanders is coming to Montana to campaign with congressional candidate and political outsider Rob Quist on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. The tour will include free public rallies in Missoula, Butte, Billings, and Bozeman.
Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump's oldest son, stopped in Billings on April 21 to continue his campaign in Montana for Republican U.S. House candidate Greg Gianforte.
Friday was day two of filing for the 2017 Billings municipal election. No new names were added to the list of candidates on Friday, but we have confirmation Montana State House Representative Jeff Essmann is intending to file for mayor.
Two candidates filed today for the mayoral race: Bill Cole and Randy Hafer.
Billings residents already are filing for the Billings municipal election.
Still have questions about SD2's levies? Join us Friday for a Facebook Live chat with SD2 representatives.
Billings government will see some major changes in the upcoming year.
If you're interested in running for a seat on the Billings City Council, you can file for office starting later this week.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to campaign on behalf of Rob Quist as he seeks Montana's lone seat in the U.S. House in a special election next month.
Montana's congressional election is heating up with at least one political heavyweight confirmed to hit the campaign trail in Montana
Governor Steve Bullock today issued an amendatory veto to House Bill 83, adding language that will allow counties to conduct the special Congressional election, scheduled for May 25, by an automatic absentee mailing.
Here’s a look at the people hoping to replace Ryan Zinke as Montana’s congressional representative.
The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has rescheduled its confirmation vote for Montana Representative Ryan Zinke to be U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
For the first time in state history, more than 500,000 Montanans voted in a General Election.
Unofficial results are showing Montana’s incumbent Governor Steve Bullock has won the 2016 gubernatorial race.
Follow our Hometown Election Headquarters correspondents in the field all night long. Follow the #ElexHQ.
Early birds brought ballots to MetraPark as early as 7 a.m. when the Montana Pavilion opened its doors for Election Day 2016.
Photo Courtesy: Kelley Minars / Flickr / MGNElection day is upon us and while many of us are thinking about who we are voting for, there are also important initiatives to vote for as well.
The Park County general election ballot will ask voters to decide on two mill levies.
When Big Horn County general election ballots go out, the future of Hardin's government, law enforcement, and jail is in the hands of voters. KULR-8's Melinda Lee spoke with Hardin's Mayor, Jack Lane, about these ballot issues that could mean big changes for the small town.
Tester's campaign says he was unaware that the firm was engaging in an illegal practice and as soon as he found out, he immediately donated the money to taxpayers.
FBI and BIA prosecutors in the case of a Lodge Grass triple homicide in august, have concluded there's not enough evidence and conflicting evidence to charge someone for the death of three men. Berthina Nomee tells me although their family will never have complete closure over the death of their family member frank, if the perpetrators were charged they would have some closure. "Shock, disbelief, i feel that it's not the outcome that we had hoped for," Berthina Nomee, Au...
FBI and BIA prosecutors in the case of a Lodge Grass triple homicide in august, have concluded there's not enough evidence and conflicting evidence to charge someone for the death of three men. Berthina Nomee tells me although their family will never have complete closure over the death of their family member frank, if the perpetrators were charged they would have some closure. "Shock, disbelief, i feel that it's not the outcome that we had hoped for," Berthina Nomee, Au...
UPDATE: Sources now indicate that the animal may actually have been an escaped wallaby from a petting zoo on the Fort Belknap Reservation.
UPDATE: Sources now indicate that the animal may actually have been an escaped wallaby from a petting zoo on the Fort Belknap Reservation.
After a careful review of the evidence and witness testimony, prosecutors concluded the investigation could not conclusively determine who shot whom, or in what order the shots were fired. Thus, there is no way to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, who actually fired the shot(s) that killed any of the decedents.
After a careful review of the evidence and witness testimony, prosecutors concluded the investigation could not conclusively determine who shot whom, or in what order the shots were fired. Thus, there is no way to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, who actually fired the shot(s) that killed any of the decedents.
Four people are in the Lake County Jail after a woman was found unconscious and badly injured Saturday morning. According to an email from the Lake County Sheriff's Office a woman in her early 20's was found near McDonald Lake in the Mission Mountains. The email says the identity of the woman was initially unknown but investigators believe the incident involved a vehicle based on the scene and where the woman was found. The woman is in the ICU at Kalispell Regiona...
Four people are in the Lake County Jail after a woman was found unconscious and badly injured Saturday morning. According to an email from the Lake County Sheriff's Office a woman in her early 20's was found near McDonald Lake in the Mission Mountains. The email says the identity of the woman was initially unknown but investigators believe the incident involved a vehicle based on the scene and where the woman was found. The woman is in the ICU at Kalispell Regiona...
Powell City leaders say it’s time to build a new hotel and conference center there. They feel it will bring visitors to the Northwest Wyoming Community now known for its agriculture and college.
Powell City leaders say it’s time to build a new hotel and conference center there. They feel it will bring visitors to the Northwest Wyoming Community now known for its agriculture and college.
Optimal blood pressure should now be 130 over 80. Now, a new study suggests stroke survivors could gain the most from this change.
Optimal blood pressure should now be 130 over 80. Now, a new study suggests stroke survivors could gain the most from this change.
We are months away from the election that will determine who takes the U.S. Senate Seat, but there are other items on the ballot that you may want to consider.
We are months away from the election that will determine who takes the U.S. Senate Seat, but there are other items on the ballot that you may want to consider.
The Green Party qualifies to be on the election ballot for the first time in ten years. Democrats attempted to knock the third party off the ballot by filing a lawsuit.
The Green Party qualifies to be on the election ballot for the first time in ten years. Democrats attempted to knock the third party off the ballot by filing a lawsuit.
A mill levy is on the ballot for the Big Horn County Public Library in Hardin.
A mill levy is on the ballot for the Big Horn County Public Library in Hardin.
In less than a month the City of Billings will have a brand new mayor.
People took to Facebook to ask questions as Bill Cole and Jeff Essmann talked about their initiatives in the last mayoral debate at Petro Theater at Montana State University Billings.
In less than a month the City of Billings will have a brand new mayor.
People took to Facebook to ask questions as Bill Cole and Jeff Essmann talked about their initiatives in the last mayoral debate at Petro Theater at Montana State University Billings.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) was in town Saturday to stump for congressional candidate Rob Quist.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) was in town Saturday to stump for congressional candidate Rob Quist.
Vice President Mike Pence deplanes at Billings International Airport ahead of visit to Crow Reservation.
Donald Trump Jr. was in Billings Friday to speak at a fundraiser for Greg Gianforte. Gianforte is running for Montana's lone U.S. House seat.
Donald Trump Jr. was in Billings Friday to speak at a fundraiser for Greg Gianforte. Gianforte is running for Montana's lone U.S. House seat.
