Charges unlikely in 2020 Granite County UM student crash
The Montana Department of Justice and Granite County Attorney's Office say criminal charges are unlikely in the 2020 death of Courtney Klagues, a University of Montana student, after a Jeep Wrangler crashed into Rock Creek on Rock Creek Road following a pothole avoidance. The investigation found no abuse of discretion in declining charges, though the family questions the outcome and notes the driver and passengers escaped with minor injuries.
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University of Montana
Montana Department of Justice
Granite County Attorney’s Office
Montana Kaimin
Courtney Klagues
Jeep Wran
Rock Creek
Klagues
Lance Klagues
Courtney
Montana Highway Patrol
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Bears Test Bear-Resistant Containers at Research Center
At Washington State University, a 19 year old grizzly named Luna spent an hour hammering a cooler in a live test. The Bear Resistant Products program certifies containers after bears breach them within 60 minutes, guiding manufacturers before consumer distribution.
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Luna
Washington State University
Bear Research Center
Davis
Grizzly and
West Yellowstone
Interagency
Grizzly Bear Committee
Samuel Wilson
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America
Seeley
Montana lawmakers voice frustration over 90 day session pace
Lawmakers from both parties said the Montana Legislature could not adequately process the record volume of bills in the biennial 90 day format. Representative Rhonda Knudsen noted rushing through agendas in every committee and the lack of bandwidth to debate and give due diligence to proposals. The 68th Legislature saw more bills requested introduced and passed than any session since 1999.
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Gree
Montana
Rhonda Knudsen
Legislative Council
Culbertson
House
Tester Warns Cuts Endanger Veterans Burn Pit Care
U.S. Senator Jon Tester warns that proposed House spending cuts threaten VA health care funded for toxic burn pit and Agent Orange exposure. He cites $1.8 billion in rescissions and urges protecting the PACT Act benefits while noting Republican bills expanding private community care and an $18 billion VA spending increase.
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Tom Lutey
Illings
Heath Robinson
Montana
Tester
House
Ryan Zinke
Matt Rosendale
Steve Davies
Veterans Affairs
Military Construction
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