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RML researchers make progress on Hendra, trachoma vaccines

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Researchers at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton have made important contributions to the progress of developing a vaccine for trachoma and an antibody for the Hendra virus, both high-profile debilitating diseases, and have recently released their findings in scientific publications. … Continue reading

Huge museum conference in Helena this week

Monday, October 17th, 2011

People interested in history or museums will have a rare opportunity this week to attend workshops and hear nationally known experts as the Montana Historical Society hosts one of the largest museum conferences ever held in the state. Events related … Continue reading

Elouise Cobell, Blackfeet woman and pioneer of Indian trust lawsuit, dies

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Elouise Cobell, a Blackfeet woman who led the largest lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of Native Americans, died Sunday at a hospital in Great Falls. “A great woman and Blackfeet warrior has passed away,” said State Sen. Shannon … Continue reading

Montana tourism officials report solid year, despite gas prices, economy

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

BILLINGS – Montana has had a good tourism year despite high gas prices and a struggling economy, a state tourism official says. “The majority of our areas of the state said they had good business all the way through September,” … Continue reading

Bigfork Named Top 100 Community for Youth

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

BIGFORK – They may have been told to get excited for the announcement, but the students in the Bigfork High School gym didn’t need any help with enthusiasm when their village was named one of the 100 Best Communities for … Continue reading

Restoring bighorn sheep – FWP PROPOSES TRANSPLANTS NEAR WHITEHALL

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

State wildlife biologists are planning to release several dozen bighorn sheep in areas north and east of Whitehall in an effort to return the game animals to places they were found historically. The Bull Mountains, Doherty Mountain area and the hills around … Continue reading

Bozeman area looking to revamp down local economy

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Change has swept across the Gallatin Valley under the shifting winds, altering Bozeman’s business climate as distinctly as the changing seasons. The pain of the recession led the city, along with others in the area, to take a closer look … Continue reading

Cooperative center gets grant to aid businesses

Friday, October 14th, 2011

The Yellowstone Business Partnership works to unite businesses in the region of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks that are dedicated to preserving a healthy environment and shaping a prosperous and sustainable future for communities in the region. “When we … Continue reading