Helena Montana

1. Montana job seekers share their struggles

HELENA - Montana's unemployment rate is two points lower than the national average, but many job-seekers still struggle trying to find work.

2. Montana job-seekers face challenges

HELENA - Montana's unemployment rate is two points lower than the national average, but many job-seekers still struggle trying to find work.

3. State Asks Judge to Dismiss Referendum Challenge

HELENA – Montana officials are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved law that requires people seeking state services to prove they are eligible to receive them. An immigration-rights group, the state's largest labor union and an immigrant filed the lawsuit after nearly 80 percent of voters approved Legislative Referendum 121 in November. The ...

4. Former Montana Gov. Schweitzer elected chairman of mining company; Senate run still possible

HELENA, Mont. - Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Monday that he is "focused like a laser" on improving the Stillwater Mining Co. after being elected chairman of the board — but he also isn't ruling out a potential U.S. Senate run.

5. Names submitted to Gov. Bullock for judicial appointment

HELENA - Montana's Judicial Nomination Commission has submitted the names of Garry Bunke, Michael Hayworth, and Sheila Newman to Governor Steve Bullock for consideration for appointment to the seat vacated by the death of Judge Gary Day in the 16th Judicial District.

6. Train derails west of Helena

HELENA - Montana Rail Link is reporting that a train derailed 13 miles west of Helena early Tuesday morning and has temporarily closed the railway.

7. Moody's describes Montana pension fixes as 'credit positive'

HELENA – A leading credit-rating agency has described the two pension overhaul bills signed into law by Gov. Steve Bullock as “credit positive” for the state of Montana.

8. Train derails 13 miles west of Helena

HELENA - Montana Rail Link is reporting that a train derailed 13 miles west of Helena on and has temporarily closed the railway.

9. Montana beefing up patrols targeting seat belt use

HELENA - Law enforcement agencies across the Treasure State are increasing patrols to encourage safe driving and seat belt and child restraint usage as the busy summer driving season is about to get underway.

10. Legislature nears close, final budget deal worked on

HELENA – Montana’s 2013 Legislature on Tuesday streaked toward an early close, as Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and House Republican legislative leaders worked into the evening to craft a fina…