In an abuse of power, the Montana Senate president attempted to use his position to get out of a traffic stop. Ellsworth then fought for nearly two years to keep the trooper's dashcam video from going public. https://t.co/JJKrSeYt50
A special thanks to @hollykmichels@thom_g_bridge@dcmccumber@RobChaney1 and @BrettBFrench, some of not only the best journalists in the state, but also some of the best people. You made my work better and made the job better than I ever could have imagined.
This is resolved for tonight, DOA front desk person and MHP trooper in the building came down and said we don't have to go, but sounds like there will be a discussion about access tomorrow.
@ZoAndBehold alone on the House Floor holds the mic as protestors are removed and arrested in the gallery. Protestors interrupted proceedings after the trans representative was again unacknowledged during debate. #mtleg
Happy to announce that the @MontanaKaimin won the @SPJMontana region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards covering MT, ID, WA, OR and AK. The staff took home wins in sports writing, videography and news photography. So many more awards for staff members and @UMJSchool!
"With Johnson’s death, we’ve lost an evolving encyclopedia of a place, a steady hand who wrote the big stories with context, and a historian willing to teach the next generation."
Sanders Co. is reporting a 25-car train derailment near Quinns along Highway 135. No known injuries right now and dispatch said it's not a hazardous materials event. Montana Rail Link has been alerted to the derailment.