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Changes coming to Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road

Posted 8:49 AM 5/16/2013 by Laura Wilson - MTN News

Some more changes are coming to Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer, and community members had the chance to find out exactly what they are on Wednesday night.
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Missoula Area News

Woman killed after being hit by alleged drunk driver in Missoula

Posted 7:28 AM 5/16/2013 by Mark Thorsell

MISSOULA - One woman is dead and another is in the hospital after being hit by an alleged drunk driver in Missoula early Thursday morning.

Missoula Police said the two women were struck by a pickup truck while they were walking on a sidewalk.
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Fire Watch 2013

UPDATE: Arson suspect arrested for string of Helena-area wildfires

Posted 10:03 PM 5/15/2013 by MTN News

He is also suspected in the Spokane Hills Fire and a fire on Priest Pass last week.
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Suspect in custody in connection with Helena area wildfires

Posted 8:08 PM 5/15/2013 by Marnee Banks - MTN News

The five fires sparked mid-day on Wednesday. Crews are still trying to get a handle on them.
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Billings Area News

Billings teacher being investigated for inappropriate computer use

Posted 8:03 PM 5/15/2013 by David Jay - MTN News

A teacher at Billings West High School has been placed on paid administrative leave for inappropriate computer use.?
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UPDATE: Rumsey Gulch Fire 79% contained

Posted 7:52 PM 5/15/2013 by KXLF

The fire did not grow during the day, according to officials. Firefighters continue to make progress. They are continuing to mop up and find hot spots.
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Education

Time running out to vote for name of new Bozeman elementary

Posted 7:44 PM 5/15/2013 by KBZK Media Center with Adam Bell reporting

If you want a say in choosing the name for Bozeman's new elementary school, you have less than 48 hours to act.
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National News

Acting IRS commissioner steps down, Obama announces

Posted 4:46 PM 5/15/2013 by Stephanie Condon, Lucy Madison - CBS News

At the request of Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller has resigned, President Obama announced Wednesday evening.
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Fire Watch 2013

Crews mopping up at Pioneer Fire

Posted 4:42 PM 5/15/2013 by Katy Harris

The Pioneer Fire broke out Monday afternoon.
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KBZK - Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week: Townsend runner Chiara Warner

Posted 4:24 PM 5/15/2013 by Ted Dawson

At the Class B District Track Meet, Townsend senior Chiara Warner started the day by winning the 1600-meter, beating the old record by nine seconds.
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Montana News

Driver dies in I-90 rollover between Park City and Laurel

Posted 4:07 PM 5/15/2013 by Mark Guy & Stan Parker - MTN News

Emergency crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle, fatal rollover on Interstate 90 between Park City and Laurel.
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Butte News

Man injured in Butte house explosion

Posted 3:28 PM 5/15/2013 by Shannon Davis

The man injured in the explosion was transported to St. James Healthcare. He suffered serious burns on the upper half of his body.
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Weather

Wednesday afternoon OnDemand STORMTracker weather

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Posted 2:12 PM 5/15/2013 by Meteorologist Mike Heard

Scattered showers will be increasing across the area through the weekend.
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Fire Watch 2013

Crews responding to reports of fires NE of Helena

Posted 1:41 PM 5/15/2013 by MTN News

Initial reports indicate that the fires are burning in and near the Cabin Gulch area.
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Crime and Courts

Barry Beach back in custody

Posted 12:48 PM 5/15/2013 by MTN News

warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday morning, and he turned himself in shortly after 11 a.m.
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Fire Watch 2013

Crews making progress at Rumsey Gulch Fire

Posted 11:21 AM 5/15/2013 by KXLF Media Center

Five homes and three outbuildings have been lost in the blaze.
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