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Montana House advances budget amid cuts to social services

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House voted Monday against increasing funding for a suicide prevention program, even after a Democratic lawmaker testified that her 24-year-old grandson died by suicide last week.

Bill would allow any voter to bring a minor party petition

HELENA — A bill requested by the Secretary of State attempts “an end run” around a Montana Supreme Court ruling that disqualified the Green Party from the 2020 general election because Republicans bankrolled the effort that got the left-leaning party onto the ballot, an attorney for the Montana Democratic Party said.

College sports mean big money; bill would let students earn a cut

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Rep. Jimmy Patelis played football for Montana Tech, and he may soon present his old No. 43 college jersey on the Montana House floor and pose a question.

PRAYERS UP

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Crow Agency man denies burglary, car theft charges

A Crow Agency man denied breaking into multiple homes and leading police on a highspeed chase that left a stolen truck demolished.

Man sought in Lodge Grass shooting

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking Darnell Lee Not Afraid, 36, a Crow Tribal member, in connection with an officerinvolved shooting in Lodge Grass on Sunday.

School moves to in-person 4-day week

Hardin Middle School is opening its doors to a four-day in-person school week.

MT’s January unemployment down to 4%

HELENA (AP) — Montana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percentage points to 4% in January, Gov. Greg Gianforte said.

COVID-19 ranks No. 3 in cause of death for Montana in 2020

Maybe nowhere in Montana does COVID-19’s impact appear more profound than the annual report that compiles the leading causes of death in the state.

ARRESTED & BOOKED

The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office no longer provides the Big Horn County News with arrest reports. The following individuals were found on the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office crime graphics website. All individuals are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.