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Posted 09/02/2010 6:40 PM by Marnee Banks (KXLH)

A decline in the economy and the real estate market has hit several Montana banks, from Billings to Bozeman to Helena, and banking regulators are taking action to ensure Montana's money is safe.

Montana Division of Banking Commissioner Annie Goodwin says, "What we have seen in Montana...  -read full story-

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Posted 09/02/2010 5:13 PM by Kay Rossi- KRTV News

The city of Choteau is undergoing a million-dollar upgrade to its sewer system as part of an effort to meet the standards set by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

According to the DEQ, groundwater is diluting Choteau's sewer system, making the whole system...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 4:42 PM by Tyler Mickelson (KRTV)

August was the worst month since 1982 for new car sales across America, but in central Montana, sales numbers have remained steady.

Experts believe a big part of the the reason behind the national slide is a fear of another economic recession.

But, just like the housing...  -read full story-

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Posted 09/02/2010 4:10 PM by Kay Rossi (KRTV)

Students in Judith Basin County were able to get outside the classroom on Thursday to learn more about the state's natural resources.

The Judith Basin County Conservation District held it's annual "Natural Resource Days" event at a ranch in Raynesford.

Every year the event...  -read full story-

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Posted 09/02/2010 3:58 PM by Kay Rossi (KRTV)

Jane Weber has been selected to replace Peggy Beltrone as a Cascade County Commissioner.

The announcement came on Thursday afternoon after a meeting took an unexpected turn when Peggy Beltrone announced she planned to cast a vote to break the deadlock between Commissioners Joe Briggs...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 2:07 PM by CBS News

The last ferries pulled away from North Carolina's vulnerable barrier islands Thursday as Hurricane Earl spun closer with winds near 125 mph, putting the East Coast all the way to Canada on alert for what could be a blustery Labor Day weekend.

A hurricane warning was issued for the tip...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 1:33 PM by Fred Pfeiffer (KXLH)

It sure is nice to see the clear skies Thursday, a lot less wind and temperatures in the 60's. If you enjoyed Thursday, tomorrow looks even better!

Friday sunny and a high 83 with a low of 49.

Saturday partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 85 with...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 1:28 PM by Dan Boyce (KBZK)

Friends said Perry Krinitt, a Bozeman man who was killed in a helicopter crash in Idaho on Tuesday, would have appreciated a Thursday tribute.

Fellow pilot Mike Carisch took to the air in his own red and white chopper, towing a 20x30 foot American flag banner large enough to nearly...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 12:07 PM by KXLH (Helena)

Check your pockets and your junk drawer - there's three unclaimed Powerball prizes totaling $450,000 that are set to expire this month.

Unless they are claimed, the prize money will be transferred to the State of Montana General Fund.

Two of the tickets are worth $200,000...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 11:17 AM by David Sherman (KRTV)

The Rimrock Humane Society came to the rescue of two baby goats that somehow got trapped on the pillar of a 60-foot high bridge between Billings and Roundup.

The goats were spotted on the ledge on Wednesday morning; Sandy Church of the Rimrock Humane Society said it's not yet known how...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 10:37 AM by KBZK (Bozeman)

Two people were taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle collision near the intersection of Thorpe and Amsterdam roads in Belgrade this morning.

The crash happened at about 8 a.m. Amsterdam Road was closed for about a half hour after the crash.

The vehicles involved...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 10:34 AM by Dan Boyce (KBZK)

Bank of Bozeman President Phillip Bratton wants to assure his customers their money is safe, despite a recent consent order from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

"One hundred percent safe," Bratton said. "As long as it's under the $250,000 FDIC maximum."

The...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 10:00 AM by CBS News

An offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.

Petty Officer Casey Ranel says the blast was reported by a commercial helicopter company about 9:30 a.m. CDT Thursday. Seven helicopters, two airplanes and...  -read full story-

Posted 09/02/2010 8:13 AM by Dan Boyce (KBZK)

Congressman Denny Rehberg was in friendly political company for a discussion session with top officials of the Montana Farm Bureau on Wednesday afternoon.

The group spoke for about an hour on a range of hot button issues. Many of these, like the recently passed healthcare reform...  -read full story-

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Posted 09/02/2010 8:05 AM by Richie Melby (KRTV)

Every young athlete dreams of hitting that game winning home run or landing that bone crushing hit - but every now and again - it's life that does the hitting. Sam Kolve was hit in the back playing baseball in April, then hurt in football after school - and after complaining of back and spinal...  -read full story-