1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Schweitzer elected chairman of Stillwater board

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — 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.

4. Once Upon a Time: Endurance race from Minneapolis to Helena sparked tourism

As the tourism season and the revenue it brings to Helena and all of Montana blossoms again, thoughts turn to attractions, accommodations, services, jobs and funny people with cameras.

5. 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.

6. MT Supreme Cowboy challenge in Helena

HELENA - The Montana Supreme Cowboy Challenge was held in Helena over the weekend.

7. 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.

8. Bullock Says ‘Absolutely Not’ to Senate Run

HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says he is "absolutely not" interested in the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Max Baucus. U.S. Sen. Max Baucus announced last month that he would not be seeking re-election. It is the first open Montana Senate seat with no incumbent since the 1970s.

9. Race for the Cure draws 3,000 to Helena

The cloudy skies couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of sisters Vicki Lindvig, Gena Martinson and Louise Schaffel, along with good friend Karla Hoffman, who came from all over Montana Saturday to participate in the 19th annual Race for the Cure in Helena.

10. Agency proposes extending wolf hunt

HELENA — Montana wildlife commissioners may extend the hunting season for wolves and the number of predators that can be killed by a hunter or trapper.