Montana Standard Returns to Full Strength After Outage
The Montana Standard resumes full operations after a February cyberattack at Lee Enterprises. The paper expands size again, restores Sunday sections, comics, markets, and Lively and 360 content while continuing e edition accessibility seven days a week. Readers' messages powered the recovery and the team pledges ongoing quality local news coverage in Butte.
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Chancellor Cook to retire June 30
Montana Tech holds public forums as two candidates for chancellor, Karen Marrongelle and Johnny MacLean, present plans highlighting STEM strengths and potential new programs such as nuclear engineering. Marrongelle emphasizes national needs for graduates while MacLean notes federal budget uncertainties and industry partnerships.
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Citizen grand jury bill falls in House debate
Montana House floor fails House Bill 460 that would let citizens form grand juries to investigate public officials. The measure, tied to a constitutional amendment on 2026 ballot, faced opposition over concerns it could empower extremists and bypass court oversight. Supporters cite citizen oversight to curb corruption, while critics warn of conspiracy driven investigations linked to a national militia network.
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