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FBI Tried to Burn Meth, and It Didn't Go Well

Workers at animal shelter in Montana were smoked out

(Newser) - A cloud of smoke from two pounds of methamphetamine seized by the FBI and incinerated inside a Montana animal shelter sent its workers to the hospital, reports the AP . The smoke started to fill the building during a drug burn on Wednesday, apparently because of negative pressure that sucked it...

'Bear Dogs' Step In as Grizzlies Converge Upon Montana Farms

Livestock guardian breeds help keep bears away from farmyards

(Newser) - Grizzly bears, once nearly wiped out in the lower 48 states, are making a comeback on Montana's plains. And as their numbers rebound, they've developed a taste for the easy pickings found on local farms—grain, apples, chickens, and even calves. This new proximity is unnerving for...

Montana Authorities: Fugitive in Bar Shooting Is in Custody

Manhunt stretched over a week after four people were killed in Anaconda

(Newser) - A man suspected of killing four people in a small-town bar is in custody after a weeklong search in the Montana mountains, authorities said Friday, per the AP. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton said Michael Brown, 45, was taken alive, per KTVH . Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the arrest...

After Shooting, Montana Suspect Stripped Down

4 victims in bar shooting are identified

(Newser) - Authorities have expanded the search for Montana bar shooting suspect Michael Paul Brown to include national forest land outside Anaconda, where he may be traveling on foot. "This is an unstable individual who walked in and murdered four people in cold blood for no reason whatsoever," Montana Attorney...

Bar Owner on Alleged Gunman: 'I Just Think He Snapped'

Authorities find truck belonging to Michael Paul Brown, but manhunt for him in Montana continues

(Newser) - The manhunt continues for Michael Paul Brown, a suspect in the Friday morning shooting at a Montana bar, but it appears his vehicle has been found. Lee Johnson, the administrator for the state's Division of Criminal Investigation, said in a presser later Friday that investigators had recovered the white...

Shooting Kills 4 in Bar, Sparking Montana Manhunt

"Everybody's pretty rattled,' one resident says

(Newser) - Four people were killed in a shooting at a Montana bar on Friday, authorities said after launching a manhunt for the suspect. The shooting happened around 10:30am at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, according to the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation, which is leading the investigation. The suspect, who...

In Search for Missing Plane, a Smartwatch Comes Through

Victim's device leads searchers to aircraft that went down in dense forest in Montana, killing 3

(Newser) - Hidden deep in Montana's forests, a downed plane went undetected—until searchers picked up a signal from a victim's smartwatch, guiding them to the tragic scene. According to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, rescuers homed in on the wreckage just south of the town of West...

States Where the Drive-Thru Is What's for Dinner

Mississippians spend the most on fast food, per WalletHub

(Newser) - After a hard day at work or school, it's sometimes easier to just pick up a fast-food feast. In some states, that reliance on Mickey D's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and the like seems to be more the rule than the exception. WalletHub ran the numbers on the price...

10 States That Pay Most (and Least) for Housing

At top of WalletHub's list: Hawaii, where owners spend more than 50% of income on housing costs

(Newser) - If you've been priced out of buying a home over the past few years, the latest analysis out of WalletHub may help you narrow your options down. The site looked at the cost of mortgages and home energy expenses in all 50 states in the US to figure out...

Best States to Go Off-Grid
Best States to Go Off-Grid
Mar 23, 2025 2:30 PM CDT

Best States to Go Off-Grid

Iowa is especially ready for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle, per Home Gnome rankings

(Newser) - If you're ready for a more self-sufficient lifestyle that allows you to independently live off the land, Home Gnome has your back. The home-service site looked at all 50 US states to see which ones were the most suitable for off-the-grid living, making its assessment based on more than...

Skier Dies After Fall From Lift Having Mechanical Issue

High winds also will be part of the investigation, Montana ski area says

(Newser) - A 37-year-old skier died Wednesday of his injuries after falling from a Montana ski lift experiencing a mechanical problem on a windy day. The Yellowstone County coroner's office attributed Jeffrey Zinne's death to accidental blunt force injury, KTVQ reports. The Billings man had fallen just before noon Monday...

States With the Highest Tax Rates in America

Sorry, Illinois residents—WalletHub says it's the worst

(Newser) - "Every year during tax season, Americans are reminded of just how much of their hard-earned income isn't theirs to keep." That's the take offered by Chip Lupo, an analyst for WalletHub, which decided to see which US states claim the lowest (and highest) tax rates as...

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Climate Activists' Win

Young plaintiffs argued the state violated their right to a clean environment

(Newser) - Montana's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents' constitutional right to a clean environment by permitting oil, gas, and coal projects without consideration of global warming. The 6-1 ruling in the case brought by young activists rejected the state's...

Montana GOP, Dems Block Bathroom Ban in State Capitol

Bill had aimed to keep transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr out of women's restrooms at state Capitol

(Newser) - Montana lawmakers on both sides of the aisle voted Wednesday to block a ban that would've prevented Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state's first openly transgender legislator, from using women's restrooms at the state Capitol. CNN reports that multiple Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against the...

Silenced Transgender State Lawmaker Wins Reelection

Zooey Zephyr will return to state House floor for first time since 2023

(Newser) - Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr won reelection in a race that will allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned by her Republican colleagues . Zephyr, a Democrat, defeated Republican Barbara Starmer in her Democrat-leaning district in the college town...

Senate Race Has a Whole Bunch of Nail-Biters
Dems on Defense in Senate
Race, With Possible Upsets
THE RUNDOWN
Nov 5, 2024 7:31 AM CST

Dems on Defense in Senate Race, With Possible Upsets

Among them: Ted Cruz vs. Colin Allred in Texas, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell vs. Rick Scott in Florida

(Newser) - Democrats currently claim the slimmest majority in the US Senate, 51-49, but they're playing defense heading into Election Day, almost certainly losing Joe Manchin's seat in West Virginia to a Republican and defending seven seats in conservative or swing states, reports NPR . There are 34 seats in total...

Alleged Killer's Big Mistake: He Forgot His Beer Can

Police say DNA ties suspect Daren Abbey to brutal Montana murder of Dustin Kjersem

(Newser) - A murder victim in Montana offered his killer a beer—and the killer made the mistake of leaving the can behind, say police. The details stem from the investigation into the brutal murder of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem at his campsite in remote Montana, reports NPR . Police say Kjersem set up...

Murder Was So Vicious, a Bear Was Initially Blamed

Suspect is in custody in the killing of Dustin Kjersem, 35, in remote Montana

(Newser) - Authorities in Montana have a suspect in a campsite murder so vicious that a bear was initially blamed, reports ABC News . The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office did not identify the suspect, but said the person is in custody on unrelated charges and is cooperating in the murder investigation. In...

Feeling Political? So Are These US States

Maryland ranks as the No. 1 state in terms of political engagement, per WalletHub

(Newser) - Election Day is less than three weeks away, but early voting is already underway in some states, and others are gearing up to open their own polls. WalletHub wanted to see which states were the most politically engaged, so it looked at all 50 using 10 metrics as a gauge....

Man Who Plotted to Create 'Massive Hybrid Sheep Species' Sentenced

Rancher, 81, will serve 6 months in federal prison medical facility

(Newser) - The Montana rancher who cloned a protected species of sheep as part of a plot to create a "massive hybrid sheep species" for trophy hunting was on Monday sentenced to six months in federal prison. Arthur "Jack" Schubarth, 81, will serve the sentence in a Bureau of Prisons...

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