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Authorites work on an overturned bus Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dinwiddie, Va. One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old
Authorites work on an overturned bus Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dinwiddie, Va. One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this April 2, 2009 file photo, Miley Cyrus arrives at the premiere of
FILE - In this April 2, 2009 file photo, Miley Cyrus arrives at the premiere of "Hannah Montana the Movie" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)   (Associated Press)
L-R: Hall of Famer Joe Montana; Steve Clarkson, Chairman, Dreammaker, LLC; Darryl Dunn, General Manager, Rose Bowl; Jeff Marks, COO, Premier Partnerships
L-R: Hall of Famer Joe Montana; Steve Clarkson, Chairman, Dreammaker, LLC; Darryl Dunn, General Manager, Rose Bowl; Jeff Marks, COO, Premier Partnerships   (Associated Press)
The Tuscan-inspired, 9,700-square-foot main residence at Villa Montana boasts views of Mount Saint Helena and Knights Valley.
The Tuscan-inspired, 9,700-square-foot main residence at Villa Montana boasts views of Mount Saint Helena and Knights Valley.   (Associated Press)
FILE-This undated file photo provided by Mouth Public Relations shows Church Universal and Triumphan leader Elizabeth Clare Prophet addressing a crowd of her followers. As many as 1,000 followers of a New Age spiritual leader and doomsday prophet are expected for her memorial service this weekend at the sprawling...
FILE-This undated file photo provided by Mouth Public Relations shows Church Universal and Triumphan leader Elizabeth Clare Prophet addressing a crowd of her followers. As many as 1,000 followers of a...   (Associated Press)
FILE-This Nov. 9, 2008 file photo shows the altar of the Church Universal and Triumphant chapel in Corwin Springs, Mont. revealing the group's diverse influences, from Bhudda to the Virgin Mary in Corwin Springs, Mont. A photo of the church's spiritual leader, Elizabeth Clare Prophet, is on the altar. As...
FILE-This Nov. 9, 2008 file photo shows the altar of the Church Universal and Triumphant chapel in Corwin Springs, Mont. revealing the group's diverse influences, from Bhudda to the Virgin Mary in Corwin...   (Associated Press)
FILE - An undated file photo released by the Chatham County, Ga. Sheriff's Department shows Mark McLeod, 53, of Appling, Ga. McLeod is scheduled to appear Friday morning, Oct. 30, 2009 before a State Court judge in Savannah, Ga., where he's been jailed since August. A grand jury on Wednesday...
FILE - An undated file photo released by the Chatham County, Ga. Sheriff's Department shows Mark McLeod, 53, of Appling, Ga. McLeod is scheduled to appear Friday morning, Oct. 30, 2009 before a State...   (Associated Press)
This April 27, 2009 photo shows Russell Boham, executive director of the Little Shell Tribe, holding a painting of Chief Little Shell on the banks of the Missouri River in Great Falls, Mont. After a 31-year wait, the U.S. Department of Interior said Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, it will...
This April 27, 2009 photo shows Russell Boham, executive director of the Little Shell Tribe, holding a painting of Chief Little Shell on the banks of the Missouri River in Great Falls, Mont. After a 31-year...   (Associated Press)
FILE -In this Wednesday Aug. 5, 2009 file photo, seven-year-old Riley Ehret of Belgrade, Montana wears her father's Army Commendation Medal and watches as his flag is unfolded during a morning ceremony on the steps of the capitol in Helena, Mont. The Independent Record's Claire Becker is the first-place winner...
FILE -In this Wednesday Aug. 5, 2009 file photo, seven-year-old Riley Ehret of Belgrade, Montana wears her father's Army Commendation Medal and watches as his flag is unfolded during a morning ceremony...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This undated photo provided by Disney Enterprises inc. shows Miley Cyrus during a scene from her concert movie
FILE - This undated photo provided by Disney Enterprises inc. shows Miley Cyrus during a scene from her concert movie "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises...   (Associated Press)
FILE -In this Thursday, July 16, 2009 file photo, Bill Boyce of Lewistown, Mont., races after a calf in the tie down roping event at the Great Northern Stampede Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, in Havre, Mont. The Havre Daily News, Nikki Carlson is the second-place winner in the July...
FILE -In this Thursday, July 16, 2009 file photo, Bill Boyce of Lewistown, Mont., races after a calf in the tie down roping event at the Great Northern Stampede Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association...   (Associated Press)
FILE -In this July 18, 2009 file photo, West's Michael King rushes for a touch down against East  during the Montana East- West Shrine Game in Great Falls, Mont. The Great Falls Tribune's Larry Beckner is the winner in the July 2009 member photo of the month contest in Montana....
FILE -In this July 18, 2009 file photo, West's Michael King rushes for a touch down against East during the Montana East- West Shrine Game in Great Falls, Mont. The Great Falls Tribune's Larry Beckner...   (Associated Press)
Newly-designed Montana state license plates are shown in this Oct. 20, 2009 photo at the Department of Justice in Helena, Mont.Montana is redesigning its basic license plate design for the first time in five years, and is looking at a retro-inspired design that harkens back to the plates of...
Newly-designed Montana state license plates are shown in this Oct. 20, 2009 photo at the Department of Justice in Helena, Mont.Montana is redesigning its basic license plate design for the first time...   (Associated Press)
Jason Christ smokes a bowl of marijuana in front of the civic center, around the corner from the police station, in downtown Great Falls, Mont., Friday Oct. 23, 2009. Christ holds clinics to help people get their state-issued medical marijuana cards in Montana. More than 250 registered for the Great...
Jason Christ smokes a bowl of marijuana in front of the civic center, around the corner from the police station, in downtown Great Falls, Mont., Friday Oct. 23, 2009. Christ holds clinics to help people...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2006 file photo, a FedEx courier scans FedEx packages in front of her truck in Palo Alto, Calif. Attorneys General of New York, New Jersey and Montana said Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, they plan to sue FedEx Ground, claiming the unit's classification of workers...
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2006 file photo, a FedEx courier scans FedEx packages in front of her truck in Palo Alto, Calif. Attorneys General of New York, New Jersey and Montana said Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, smiles as speaks with Senate Finance Committee chairman Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, second left, as her Republican colleagues Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, center, and Chuck Grassley of Iowa look on during a Senate Finance Committee hearing regarding health care reform on Capitol Hill in...
Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, smiles as speaks with Senate Finance Committee chairman Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, second left, as her Republican colleagues Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, center, and Chuck Grassley...   (Associated Press)
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, center, flanked by the committee's ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, right, and Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va.,listens on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, during the committee's hearing regarding health care reform. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, center, flanked by the committee's ranking Republican Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, right, and Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va.,listens on Capitol...   (Associated Press)
Marina Dimitrov, an eighth grade student at Sacajawea Middle School in Bozeman, Montana, today was named America's Top Young Scientist and received $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value) as the winner of the 11th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Dimitrov showcased scientific...
Marina Dimitrov, an eighth grade student at Sacajawea Middle School in Bozeman, Montana, today was named America's Top Young Scientist and received $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value)...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Moreno Jr., of San Antonio, Tx., of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, talks with fellow Marine Levi Drimville, of Montana, while they clean their guns after a patrol, in Nawa district, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Moreno Jr., of San Antonio, Tx., of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, talks with fellow Marine Levi Drimville, of Montana, while they clean their guns after a patrol,...   (Associated Press)
Guests extend their birthday wishes to Walter Breuning, on his 113th birthday, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at the Rainbow Retirement Community home in Great Falls, Mont. The Montana resident, who was born in Melrose, Minn., is considered to be the world's oldest man. (AP Photo/Great Falls Tribune, Rion Sanders)
Guests extend their birthday wishes to Walter Breuning, on his 113th birthday, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at the Rainbow Retirement Community home in Great Falls, Mont. The Montana resident, who was born...   (Associated Press)
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Denver coach Joe Scott directs his team while facing Montana in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver coach Joe Scott directs his team while facing Montana in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)   (Associated Press)
Denver guard Kyle Lewis, front, scoops up a loose ball as Montana forward Jack McGillis looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver guard Kyle Lewis, front, scoops up a loose ball as Montana forward Jack McGillis looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
Denver guard Nate Rohnert, left, goes up for a shot past Montana forward Jack McGillis, front right, and center Brian Qvale, back right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver guard Nate Rohnert, left, goes up for a shot past Montana forward Jack McGillis, front right, and center Brian Qvale, back right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver...   (Associated Press)
Denver forward Chase Hallam, left, goes up for a shot as Montana forward Vassy Banny defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver forward Chase Hallam, left, goes up for a shot as Montana forward Vassy Banny defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
Montana coach Wayne Tinkle, back, argues a call against his team with an unidentified referee while facing Denver in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Montana coach Wayne Tinkle, back, argues a call against his team with an unidentified referee while facing Denver in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Montana center Brian Qvale, back, goes up to block the path to the basket by Denver forward Justin Coughlin in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Montana center Brian Qvale, back, goes up to block the path to the basket by Denver forward Justin Coughlin in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2009, file photo, Portland State coach Jerry Glanville watches from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Montana in Missoula, Mont. Glanville resigned on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, after three years as head coach of the Portland State. (AP Photo/Mike Albans, File)
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2009, file photo, Portland State coach Jerry Glanville watches from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Montana in Missoula, Mont. Glanville resigned on...   (Associated Press)
Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs (32) grabs rebound in front of Montana center Brian Qvale (41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs (32) grabs rebound in front of Montana center Brian Qvale (41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15,...   (Associated Press)
Loyola Marymount guard Jarred DuBois (0) loses the ball between Montana guard Anthony Johnson (23) and forward Vassy Banny (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Loyola Marymount guard Jarred DuBois (0) loses the ball between Montana guard Anthony Johnson (23) and forward Vassy Banny (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont.,...   (Associated Press)
Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs (32) drives into Montana forward Derek Selvig (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs (32) drives into Montana forward Derek Selvig (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike...   (Associated Press)
Loyola Marymount guard Larry Davis (33) drives toward the basket as Montana forward Derek Selvig (24) and guard Anthony Johnson (23) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Loyola Marymount guard Larry Davis (33) drives toward the basket as Montana forward Derek Selvig (24) and guard Anthony Johnson (23) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in...   (Associated Press)
Montana center Brian Qvale (41) shoots in front of Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs, left, and guard Jarred DuBois (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Montana center Brian Qvale (41) shoots in front of Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs, left, and guard Jarred DuBois (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont.,...   (Associated Press)
Montana forward Jack McGillis (44) shoots over Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Montana forward Jack McGillis (44) shoots over Loyola Marymount forward Tim Diederichs (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike...   (Associated Press)
Montana's Brian Qvale(41) gets set to shoot as Boise State's Ike Okoye(3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.(AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Montana's Brian Qvale(41) gets set to shoot as Boise State's Ike Okoye(3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.(AP Photo/Mike...   (Associated Press)
Boise State C Zach Moritz(32) shoots over Montana C Brian Qvale(41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Boise State C Zach Moritz(32) shoots over Montana C Brian Qvale(41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)   (Associated Press)
Boise State's La'Shard Anderson(24) shoots in between Montana's Brian Qvale(41), Shawn Stockton, center, and Jack McGillis(44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Boise State's La'Shard Anderson(24) shoots in between Montana's Brian Qvale(41), Shawn Stockton, center, and Jack McGillis(44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Missoula, Mont.,...   (Associated Press)
Student Matthew Brenner holds up a check for $10,000 after he kicked a 45-yard field goal during a promotion between quarters of the Montana against Northern Colorado NCAA college football game i n Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. It was the second time Brenner made the kick....
Student Matthew Brenner holds up a check for $10,000 after he kicked a 45-yard field goal during a promotion between quarters of the Montana against Northern Colorado NCAA college football game i n Missoula,...   (Associated Press)
Student Matthew Brenner celebrates after he kicked a 45-yard field goal during a promotion between quarters of the Montana against Northern Colorado NCAA college football game n Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Brenner made the kick to win the $10,000 prize money. It was the second time...
Student Matthew Brenner celebrates after he kicked a 45-yard field goal during a promotion between quarters of the Montana against Northern Colorado NCAA college football game n Missoula, Mont., on Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Student Matthew Brenner celerbates after he kicked a 45-yard field goal during a promotion between quarters of the Montana against Northern Colorado NCAA college football game n Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Brenner made the kick to win the $10,000 prize money. It was the second time...
Student Matthew Brenner celerbates after he kicked a 45-yard field goal during a promotion between quarters of the Montana against Northern Colorado NCAA college football game n Missoula, Mont., on Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Northern Colorado safety Ryan Lutz breaks up a pass intended for Montana wide receiver Marc Mariani during the second quarter of an  NCAA college football game in Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.(AP Photo/Mike Albans)
Northern Colorado safety Ryan Lutz breaks up a pass intended for Montana wide receiver Marc Mariani during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Missoula, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 14,...   (Associated Press)
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  • Hunting season ends Sunday

    KTVQ | 11/26/2009 10:44:00 AM

    Associated Press - November 26, 2009 12:44 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana's 2009 general big game hunting season will close at one-half hour after sunset on Sunday. More »

  • Man charged with vehicular homicide to change plea

    KTVQ | 11/26/2009 3:24:00 AM

    Associated Press - November 26, 2009 5:24 AM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A 32-year-old East Helena man charged in a crash that left a Helena couple dead is expected to change his plea. More »

  • News Minute: Here is the latest Montana news from The Associated Press

    KTVQ | 11/26/2009 2:44:00 AM

    Click through for continually updated top news from around the state. More »

  • Wardens investigating illegal wildlife shootings

    KTVQ | 11/25/2009 8:44:00 PM

    Associated Press - November 25, 2009 9:04 AM ET MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - State game wardens believe poachers may be blame for a string of cases involving rotting carcasses reported in the... More »

  • Patient missing from state hospital

    KTVQ | 11/25/2009 8:24:00 PM

    Associated Press - November 25, 2009 2:54 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The administrator of the Montana State Hospital at Warm Springs says a patient is missing. More »

  • Butte police officer pleads not guilty

    KTVQ | 11/25/2009 5:54:00 PM

    Associated Press - November 25, 2009 7:54 PM ET BUTTE, Mont. (AP) - A veteran Butte-Silver Bow police officer has pleaded not guilty to releasing confidential information about the arrest of a... More »

  • Wyoming Supreme Court upholds Eaton execution

    KTVQ | 11/25/2009 4:04:00 PM

    Associated Press - November 25, 2009 1:24 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Supreme Court has denied a request from the state's lone death row inmate to review his case. More »

  • Foul play ruled out in Havre jail inmate death

    KTVQ | 11/25/2009 12:24:00 PM

    Associated Press - November 25, 2009 1:44 PM ET GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) - Authorities have ruled out foul play in the case of 18-year-old A.J. LongSoldier, who died shortly after being taken... More »

  • Rehberg state director returns to work

    KTVQ | 11/25/2009 10:14:00 AM

    Associated Press - November 25, 2009 12:14 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg's state director has returned to work full-time after a long recovery from an August boat crash... More »

  • Huey Lewis baits ducks, ends hunting near property

    KTVQ | 11/25/2009 9:04:00 AM

    Associated Press - November 25, 2009 11:04 AM ET MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - Rock musician Huey Lewis and several of his Stevensville-area neighbors are feeding ducks along a slough that runs... More »

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