1. Drumlummon Institute & Bedrock Editions Publish Writings of Montana Pioneer Hans Peter Gyllembourg Koch

Jointly published by Drumlummon Institute and Bedrock Editions of Helena, Montana, Splendid on a Large Scale: The Writings of Hans Peter Gyllembourg Koch, Montana Territory, 18691874, presents the diaries and letters of a highly educated Danish immigrant who made signicant contributions to the emerging EuroAmerican culture on the Montana frontier.

2. Northeast Montana Tornado Survivor's Condition Upgraded to Fair

HELENA, Mont. - A hospital spokeswoman says the condition of a woman injured in a tornado in northeastern Montana has improved and her outlook is favorable.

3. 1 dead, 2 injured in bear attack at Montana campground

HELENA, Mont. A bear attack today in a campground near Yellowstone National Park left one person dead and two injured, Montana wildlife officials said.

4. ACLU sues Montana over same-sex couples rights

HELENA (AP) - A civil rights advocacy group filed a lawsuit Thursday on behalf of seven Montana gay couples demanding the state provide them the same rights married couples have in making decisions affecting their family's health care, finances, inheritance and other matters.

5. Northeast Montana fatal tornado area declared disaster

HELENA Sheridan County officials have declared a disaster emergency in the wake of one of the most powerful and deadly tornadoes to touch down in Montana, a county commissioner said Wednesday.

6. Man dies in skydiving mishap in Montana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) A man attending a skydiving festival in the northwestern Montana town of Marion was killed when he plummeted to the ground after his parachute became entangled with another mans.

7. Helena Symphonys executive director resigns

Helena Symphony Executive Director Tawna Parisot announced herresignation Wednesday, effective July 31.

8. Montana Bear Attack Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Montana wildlife officials say one person was killed and two others were injured in a bear attack at a campground east of Cooke City and north of Yellowstone National Park.

9. Montana wildlife officials say 1 dead, two injured in bear attack near Cooke City

HELENA, Mont. (AP) Montana wildlife officials say one dead, two injured in bear attack near Cooke City.

10. Montana dropout rate rising, according to report

HELENA - Montana ranks among the bottom 10 states with teenagersages 16 to 19 who have dropped out of high school beforegraduating, the Annie E. Casey Foundations Kids Count reportedMonday.