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MT’s key delegates to back Obama if he wins Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:52:31 PDT
HELENA Montana’s three high-ranking Democrats, along with two other key superdelegates, are expected to back Barack Obama if the Illinois senator wins the state’s primary Tuesday night, a source close to the discussions told The Associated Press.

Montana in the spotlight Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:09:35 PDT
Montana’s turn to bask in the national political spotlight ends today when Democratic primary voters will pick between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in the most significant and fiercely contested presidential primary in state history.

Foreign journalists get taste of U.S. elections Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:02 PDT
Today’s presidential primary vote in Montana will have the attention of people around the world.

UN chief plans urgent appeal on food prices Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:05 PDT
UNITED NATIONS - The head of the U.N. plans to urge world leaders Tuesday to help bring down soaring food prices by immediately suspending or eliminating many price controls and other agricultural trade restrictions.

State allows same-day registration, voting Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:04 PDT
The historic presidential campaign between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton ends today in Montana at 8 p.m. when polls here close.

Gravel pit likely to get DEQ permit Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:05 PDT
A permit allowing a proposed 111-acre gravel pit north of East Helena to begin operations likely will be issued before Thursday, when Lewis and Clark County commissioners will consider creating citizen-initiated zoning regulations that may have outlawed it.

South Korea delays resumption of beef imports Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:08 PDT
SEOUL, South Korea The South Korean government said Monday it was delaying the planned resumption of U.S. beef imports, after a request from the ruling party and large weekend street protests.

City agrees to free busing Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:09 PDT
City Commissioners on Monday night agreed to allow Helena Youth Connections to use the Queen City's busing services to transport kids to summer youth programs for free.

AP tally: Obama clinches Democratic nomination Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:05:07 PDT
WASHINGTON Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, becoming the first black candidate to lead a major party into a campaign for the White House. Vanquished rival Hillary Rodham Clinton swiftly signaled an interest in joining the ticket as running mate.

Growing Community Project offers PEAS Farm field trip Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:06:49 PDT
Community-garden advocates in Helena are planning a field trip to the PEAS Farm and neighborhood gardens in Missoula June 14 to educate interested Queen City residents on the opportunities to expand the growing garden movement here.

IR Web site to feature up-to-the-minute Primary coverage Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:06:50 PDT
All eyes will turn towards the Big Sky on Tuesday, when Montana follows South Dakota to be the final state to turn in primary results in the much-contested Democratic presidential race.

Foreign journalists get taste U.S. elections Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:06:58 PDT
Today’s presidential primary vote in Montana will have the attention of people around the world.

Broadwater residents go to polls for two levies Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:00 PDT
Broadwater County voters will narrow the field of county commission candidates today and also decide the fate of two local levies.

Jefferson County voters have their say on levy today Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:01 PDT
The future of the Jefferson County Health Department goes to the voters today.

Motorsport film on screen Wednesday Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:01 PDT
Helena motorsports filmmaker Greg Painter will show a screening of his new movie “V-Twin Mania” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Myrna Loy Center.

End-of-the-year dance set for Wednesday Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:02 PDT
An end-of-the-year school dance will serve as a medical fundraiser for a 3-year-old Helena boy in need of surgery for a kidney defect.

City ends its water conservation request Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:06:48 PDT
The city of Helena’s request for voluntary water conservation has been lifted, the Public Works Department has announced. Reservoir levels in town are nearing full and capacity at the Ten Mile Water Treatment Plant has been restored.

USS Helena artifacts in park may be moved to museum Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:06:48 PDT
The namesake of “anchor” park the colloquial name for Pioneer Park may be on the move.

Fire Department, National Guard practice haz-mat response today Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:06:49 PDT
The Helena Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Regional Response team and the Montana National Guard will be performing a hazardous materials exercise today.

Grow a row Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:11 PDT
Jamie Harmon hopes a community garden her church created will inspire others to plant an extra row in their gardens for Helena Food Share.

Ballot full of contested races Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:12 PDT
The presidential race isn’t the only one on today’s primary ballot.

GOP candidates denounce last-minute illegal robo-calls Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:14 PDT
Both candidates in the Republican race for attorney general are denouncing a wave of illegal, last-minute automated phone calls launched over weekend, with one saying the calls are Democrat dirty tricks.

Michelle Obama visits Billings Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:14 PDT
BILLINGS Long after the general election is over, Americans are going to have to stay engaged if the country’s political environment is to change, Michelle Obama told a Billings crowd Monday.

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Bush awards Medal of Honor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:34:17 PDT
WASHINGTON President Bush on Monday presented the nation’s highest military award to a 19-year-old soldier who died saving the lives of four comrades in Iraq by jumping on a grenade tossed into their military vehicle.

British group claims U.S. used ships for interrogations Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:34:18 PDT
LONDON A British human rights organization claimed Monday that the United States had used military ships to secretly detain and interrogate terrorism suspects. U.S. officials denied using ship as prisons.

Iraq’s oil exports up Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:34:18 PDT
BAGHDAD Iraq’s oil production and exports have risen to their highest levels since the March 2003 U.S.-led invasion, the Oil Ministry said Monday.

Kennedy out of successful’ surgery Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:34:21 PDT
DURHAM, N.C. After investigating his options with his trademark intensity, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy underwent 3½ hours of risky and exquisitely delicate surgery Monday to cut out as much of his cancerous brain tumor as possible.

Clinton making final assessments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:34:24 PDT
YANKTON, S.D. Hillary Rodham Clinton pushed through South Dakota Monday as an air of finality and resignation began to settle in among her supporters.

Obama says he will meet Clinton after race ends Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:34:24 PDT
PONTIAC, Mich. Barack Obama said Monday he has asked Democratic presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton for a meeting on her terms “once the dust settles” from their race.

Safina stuns Sharapova in French Open Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:33 PDT
PARIS Maria Sharapova did not go quietly. No, her departure from the French Open was filled with sound and fury: her stroke-accompanying shrieks, her self-loathing shouts between points and the spectators’ hearty boos and high-pitched whistles that ushered the No. 1-seeded woman to the exit.

Gold medalist Johnson giving up tainted’ medal Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:36 PDT
LONDON Olympic great Michael Johnson says he was “shocked” by former teammate Antonio Pettigrew’s doping admission and will return the gold medal the two of them helped the United States win in the 1,600-meter relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

American League: Orioles avoid 4-game sweep Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:38 PDT
BALTIMORE Adam Jones broke a tie with a three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame another home run by Manny Ramirez to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night, avoiding a four-game sweep.

National League: Phillies top Griffey-less Reds Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:40 PDT
PHILADELPHIA Ken Griffey Jr. remained one shy of 600 home runs after getting the night off, but Philadelphia’s Chase Utley hit his major league-leading 21st homer to help the Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday night.

Blackburn ok after getting hit in face with linedrive Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:42 PDT
MINNEAPOLIS Nick Blackburn pointed to the seam imprint on his upper lip that still lingered a day after he was hit in the face by a line drive from Bobby Abreu.

Lakers’ Fisher thrives in return to L.A. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:51 PDT
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. When Derek Fisher faced a crisis, he had no problem prioritizing.

Prep phenom drawing Major League interest Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:57 PDT
GRIFFIN, Ga. While playing catch at the end of baseball practice, Tim Beckham tosses the ball around his back, flips it between his legs and shows off his jump shot.

Sun Devils one win from 1st title Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:11:05 PDT
OKLAHOMA CITY One by one, Arizona State’s freshmen have taken turns providing the hits that can change the school’s softball history.

NCAA baseball capsules: Stanford rallies to defeat Pepperdine Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:11:08 PDT
STANFORD, Calif. - Sean Ratliff hit a pair of home runs, including a go-ahead grand slam, and Stanford overcame an early four-run deficit to beat Pepperdine 9-7 on Monday to win its regional.

Penguins survive triple OT to steal Game 5 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:11:30 PDT
DETROIT Not so fast Motor City. The Detroit Red Wings’ road to the Stanley Cup has another stop to make.

Bruins’ Hunt heading to hometown institution Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:15 PDT
Former Capital High star quarterback Jared Hunt has had a change of heart in his college of choice.

Sidelines: Perfect pair: Hurdles and football go hand in hand Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:17 PDT
Helena has a pretty solid track record when it comes to putting champion hurdlers on football teams and then having them succeed at a high level. That’s good news for Capital High’s Jared Hunt, who will suit up for Carroll College this fall.

Local briefs Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:10:21 PDT
Helena Arsenal U-12 Royal boys drop pair The Arsenal U-12 boys traveled to Missoula last weekend to play two strong teams from Stevensville and Bozeman.

Backstage pass Wed, 28 May 2008 23:32:18 PDT
A behind-the-scenes look at Grandstreet Theatre School’s Summer Conservatory is coming to the big and small screens, thanks to a former theater school student.

Townsend Cowboy Entertainer Gathering set for June 6-7 Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:47 PDT
The seventh annual Townsend Cowboy Entertainer Gathering will be held June 6-7 in the Broadwater High School gym. Over 40 cowboy poets and musicians from Montana, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming will come together to benefit the Broadwater rural Fire District.

Around the town Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:48 PDT
workshops & classes Creativity camps for kids Two accomplished Missoula artists kick off the Holter Museum’s series of three summer creativity camps with a week of mask making, storytelling and painting. Creativity Camp I with Jason Gutzmer and Penelope Baquero is for students ages 8-12, and will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 16-20.

Current exhibits Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:49 PDT
- A.L. Swanson Gallery, 46 S. Last Chance Gulch, 443-3342. Featuring a new exhibition by artist-couple Amy Brakeman and Dale Livezey.

Tunes around town Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:49 PDT
BENNY’S BISTRO, 108 E. Sixth Ave., 443-0105, has Kevin Mathews and Jim Madden with vocals and piano Friday, May 30; and the Edgewalkers Saturday, May 31.

Raiding Raiders’ Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:54 PDT
Seeing the latest “Indiana Jones” installment is like watching a 1980s rock band get back together and rehash its old hits. Yeah, it was fun at times, but I walked away thinking some things are just better left in the past.

Postal’: Return Wed, 28 May 2008 23:31:57 PDT
to sender 'Postal': Return to sender By CHRISTY LEMIRE - Associated Press - 05/29/08 How does Uwe Boll keep getting work? Seriously, this is not a rhetorical question someone, somewhere surely must know the answer.

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