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Governor Criticizing Republican-Led Legislature

Wendy Nielsen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:26:31 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock is criticizing the Republican-led Legislature for moving ahead with six voter referendums, saying they disregard the legislative process.

Lawmakers have given their initial approval to the referendums in time for Friday's transmittal deadline.

They deal with topics ranging from a constitutional amendment on abortion to ending same-day voter registration.

If they receive final legislative approval, the measures will bypass the governor's desk — and his possi

Another Weekend… Another Tournament Or Two (Brackets are here)

Wendy Nielsen — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:05:26 +0000

It’s only Tuesday, but we’re thinking and talking about the weekend already. We’ve got a tournament in Cut Bank – the Northern B Boys Divisional - that we’ll be covering this weekend as well as one in Butte - State Class A Girls. As you may have heard, it can get a little confusing if [...]

Updated Brackets – Cut Bank Malta and Fairfield Choteau Coming Up Tonight

Wendy Nielsen — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:13:49 +0000

Ok - here we go - all the updated brackets:

First Round High School Playoffs

Wendy Nielsen — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:47:17 +0000

The first round of the 2012-2013 High School Football Playoffs got underway with one Class B Contest featuring the Choteau Bulldogs and the Bigfork Vikings in Bigfork in a game heard on KZIN Friday night. Bigfork defeated Choteau in a close game in Bigfork with a final of 28/25 setting the Vikings of Bigfork up [...]

2012 Governor's Range Tour Scheduled for Cut Bank

Wendy Nielsen — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:54:40 +0000

In case you missed This/That/and the Other this morning on KSEN. The 2012 Governor’s Range Tour is scheduled in Cut Bank next week Sept. 19-20. Registration will begin at 8am on Wednesday, September 19 at the Civic Center in Cut Bank. Here’s the POSTER for the event More information is available at the Conservation and [...]

Check the facts on Education Reform

markdaniels — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:49:08 +0000

(CONRAD) – STATE SENATOR LEW JONES SAYS YOU CAN ALMOST COUNT ON IT……..DISCUSSION OF AN “INTERSTATE EDUCATIONAL COMPACT,” IN THE NEXT LEGISLATURE. THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING IN HELENA LAST WEEK HELD DISCUSSIONS ON HOW TO BEST PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR A MOBILE POPULATION…..A TREND IN OUR CURRENT CULTURE. FOR EXAMPLE, [...]

Best Places to Cool Off in North Central Montana This Summer – Our Top Five

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:22:40 +0000

With summer finally here and some 80 degree temperatures, I'm thinking of the best place or places to keep cool this summer. Of course, being the Puffman, I am already “cool” but here are, what I think, the 5 best places to cool down this summer. Olson's Drug - Conrad 5 Olson's Drug Beautiful Downtown [...]

Rehberg Embarks on All-Of-The-Above Energy Tour

Wendy Nielsen — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:50:38 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced a week-long energy tour around Montana to explore and promote the state’s job-creating energy industry. Rehberg, who earlier this month cosponsored H.R. 909, “A Roadmap for America’s Energy Future,” has a strong track record as a vocal advocate for a balanced domestic energy portfolio that utilizes traditional energy as well as alternative and renewable energy sources.

Rehberg Legislation Seeks to Return Wolf Management Authority to the States

Wendy Nielsen — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:51:59 +0000

Denny Rehberg would like to have states handle wolf management from here on out. According to Congressman Rehberg in a recent press release:

“The gray wolf isn’t endangered, which is why Republicans and Democrats alike are joining forces to end the misuse of the Endangered Species Act to advance extremist policy agendas,” said Rehberg, a rancher from Billings

Would the governor of Montana drink your beer?

markdaniels — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:09:08 +0000

Appearing on the Northern Ag Network this morning, Governor Brian Schweitzer was asked if he had changed his tune by posting no hunting signs without permission on his property near Mullan Pass.

The Governor told the caller that he must be "Lost in Space," and went on to explain how no one can go hunting on private land without permission because it partially protects ranchers from lawsuits if something happens