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Blue Cross Blue Shield leasing land at airport Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:37 PDT
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana officials announced Thursday that the company will lease nine acres owned by the Helena Regional Airport.

County issue revenue bonds for Carroll upgrades Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:35 PDT
Efforts to reduce energy costs by about $200,000 a year at Carroll College took a major step forward Thursday as Lewis and Clark County commissioners agreed to issue $2.9 million in revenue bonds.

Supreme Court affirms gun rights Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:39 PDT
WASHINGTON In 1791, a time of birth pangs for a nation, leaders carved a guarantee into the bedrock of the Constitution that the people have the right to keep and bear arms.

Analysis: Justices leave questions unanswered Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:27:27 PDT
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court embraced a personal right under the Constitution to have guns for self-defense. But in its historic examination of the Second Amendment, the justices left unanswered whether gun rights extend beyond the home or how far.

Barley growers ponder beer deal Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:43 PDT
The prospect of Anheuser-Busch being taken over by a brewing company with roots in Belgium and Brazil has made some Northern Plains barley growers uneasy.

Bush falls short of grand goals on North Korea Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:43 PDT
WASHINGTON Seven years of tough talk by President Bush failed to stop North Korea from enlarging its stockpile of nuclear bombs on his watch and Bush’s administration is winding down with deep doubts about whether Pyongyang really intends to abandon its weapons program.

Lincoln memorial Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:57 PDT
LINCOLN The town’s most famous grizzly bear came home Thursday to a celebrity’s welcome.

County issues revenue bonds for Carroll upgrades Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:33:23 PDT
Efforts to reduce energy costs by about $200,000 a year at Carroll College took a major step forward Thursday as Lewis and Clark County commissioners agreed to issue $2.9 million in revenue bonds.

C.R. Anderson announces fourth quarter honor roll Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:19:49 PDT
C.R. Anderson recently released its fourth quarter honor roll.

Coalition seeks probe into proposed mining Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:26 PDT
Possible coal mining and coal-bed methane extraction in southeastern British Columbia warrant investigation by an international board, a coalition of 11 U.S. and Canadian environmental groups said Thursday.

Group unveils energy agenda Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:27 PDT
Western Tradition Partnership, a new group founded by former U.S. Rep. Ron Marlenee and state Rep. John Sinrud, has unveiled a seven-point legislative agenda that it says will encourage responsible resource and energy development in the West.

GOP opposes dismissal of ethics case against Schweitzer Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:27 PDT
The Montana Republican Party urged a hearings officer Thursday not to issue a summary judgment dismissing its ethics complaint against Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer over what it contends were illegal public service announcements.

Driscoll gives his campaign a 50-50 chance Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:28 PDT
John Driscoll was not surprised, like most everyone else was, that his anti-campaign prevailed in this month’s Democratic primary and gives himself a “50-50” chance in November against Republican U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg.

Montana politicians weigh-in on gun rights decision Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:22 PDT
IR State Bureau - 06/27/08 Thursday’s historic decision upholding the rights of individual gun owners drew uniform praise from many Montana politicians. Here are some of their statements:

Glacier National Park gets new superintendent Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:22 PDT
APGAR (AP) - Glacier National Park has a new boss.

Man charged in Ashland killing Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:23 PDT
BILLINGS A 36-year-old Ashland man has been indicted on charges that he helped another man, who has since died, get away with the murder of an Ashland woman.

Yellowstone requires blood test for horses Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:23 PDT
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Owners of horses, mules and burros will need to show proof that the animals have been tested recently for Equine Infectious Anemia before they can bring the animals into Yellowstone National Park.

Former dentist sentenced for meth possession Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:24 PDT
GREAT FALLS A former Great Falls dentist accused of having methamphetamine in his car was given a three-year deferred sentence Wednesday.

Texas man sentenced for bilking resorts in Rockies Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:24 PDT
BILLINGS A Texas man accused of fishing hundreds of credit card numbers from the garbage and using them to pay for stays at several Rocky Mountain resorts was sentenced Thursday to 13 years and five months in prison.

Missourian killed in wreck Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:25 PDT
BILLINGS A Missouri man died Wednesday night in a two-vehicle collision near Hingham, about 34 miles west of Havre.

Man charged in stabbing death in Wolf Point Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:25 PDT
WOLF POINT A 53-year-old man has been charged in Fort Peck tribal court in a weekend stabbing death in Wolf Point.

First wave of teachers gets student loan help Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:25 PDT
The state says it is providing student loan repayment help to 100 teachers as part of an incentive to get teachers in needed areas.

McGrath: State needs to drop death penalty for child rape Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:26 PDT
Attorney General Mike McGrath says a Supreme Court decision that declares the death penalty as too harsh for child rapists means Montana will have to address its law on the issue.

HelenaIR.com Breaking News Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:01:22 PDT
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BREAKING NEWS: Blue Cross to build on land owned by airport
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana this afternoon announced it will lease a nine-acre site owned by the Helena Regional Airport to build a new office facility - a single building that will house all of the firm's headquarters operations.

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Justices leave questions unanswered Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:13 PDT
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court embraced a personal right under the Constitution to have guns for self-defense. But in its historic examination of the Second Amendment, the justices left unanswered whether gun rights extend beyond the home or how far.

Congress passes Iraq war spending plan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:17 PDT
WASHINGTON The Senate passed a $162 billion war spending plan Thursday, sending to President Bush legislation that will pay for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan until the next president takes office.

Suicide bomber kills three U.S. Marines Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:15 PDT
BAGHDAD A suicide bomber attacked a meeting of pro-government Sunni sheiks west of Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 23 people, including three U.S. Marines. At least 18 more people died in a car bombing in the northern city of Mosul.

Honey bee crisis could mean higher food prices Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:16 PDT
WASHINGTON Food prices could rise even more unless the mysterious decline in honey bees is solved, farmers and businessmen told lawmakers Thursday.

Big Sur under threat as fire edges closer Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:04 PDT
BIG SUR, Calif. Flames from a huge wildfire burning through a national forest inched toward the scenic tourist town of Big Sur, where firefighters rushed Thursday to protect historic structures and hundreds of homes.

Intimidation tactics expected in Zimbabwe Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:06 PDT
HARARE, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s one-candidate presidential runoff is already a footnote, with the world looking beyond Friday’s electoral charade to how longtime leader Robert Mugabe can be pushed toward real democracy.

Wave of bad news sends Wall Street tumbling down Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:09 PDT
NEW YORK (AP) A barrage of bad news including yet another record high for oil drove stocks sharply lower Thursday, hurtling the Dow Jones industrials down nearly 360 points to their lowest level in almost two years.

Rocket hits Israel, second violation of Gaza truce Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:10 PDT
JERUSALEM Gaza militants fired two rockets into southern Israel on Thursday, further straining a shaky, week-old truce as Israel kept vital Gaza border crossings closed in response.

Germany marks 60th anniversary of Berlin Airlift Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:13 PDT
BERLIN Germany marked the 60th anniversary of the start of the Berlin Airlift on Thursday, celebrating an unprecedented undertaking that likely saved the city from falling to the Soviets and helped mend German-American wounds from World War II.

Into the Wild’ pilgrimages increase Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:20:12 PDT
HEALY, Alaska Ron Alexander has long been intrigued with the true story of a fierce idealist who met his death in Alaska’s unyielding wilderness.

Softball players converge on Queen City Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:33:35 PDT
Are you ready for some softball? It will be a veritable “softball heaven” this weekend, as Helena plays host to one of the most colossal girls fastpitch happenings in state history.

Montana City 12U team wins league championship Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:13:40 PDT
The North Jefferson County Cal Ripken baseball league completed its regular season last weekend in Boulder.

Bengals’ Erickson nationally ranked Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:13:42 PDT
Helena High’s Toby Erickson is listed among the nation’s top junior heavyweight wrestlers in the latest rankings.

Brewers outlast Mustangs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:15:24 PDT
The Helena Brewers’ closer didn’t miss a beat.

Bulls take Rose with top pick Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:00 PDT
NEW YORK Derrick Rose is going home, and a record crowd of freshmen are following him to the NBA.

Sharapova, Roddick upset at Wimbledon Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:07 PDT
WIMBLEDON, England Moments after Maria Sharapova walked off the court in defeat, her father stomped away from the stadium down a Wimbledon walkway, spitting out words in Russian as he gestured to a companion.

Hurst, Oh tied for U.S. Women’s Open lead Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:13 PDT
EDINA, Minn. Gathering clouds gave way to sunshine, the first of many surprises Thursday in a U.S. Women’s Open that didn’t go the way anyone expected, least of all Pat Hurst.

Flood destroys Negro League star’s history Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:21 PDT
Baseball stole Art Pennington’s future. The Cedar River washed away his past.

Sonics trial ends, decision coming Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:30 PDT
SEATTLE The SuperSonics rested their case to move to Oklahoma City atop a comical drawing of a brain.

Top-3 format creates intense Olympic trials Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:34 PDT
EUGENE, Ore. For some, such as Allyson Felix, the U.S. Olympic track and field trials are all about finishing in the top three in a given event to secure a spot on the team that will go to Beijing.

Interleague play: Rays sweep series with Marlins Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:35 PDT
MIAMI Matt Garza pitched a one-hitter, allowing only Hanley Ramirez’s home run leading off the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Florida Marlins 6-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.

MLB umpire suspended Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:42 PDT
NEW YORK Umpire Brian Runge was suspended for one game Thursday for bumping into New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel before ejecting him earlier in the week.

Piniella replaces Randolph on NL All-Star staff Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:44 PDT
CHICAGO Cubs manager Lou Piniella was selected Thursday to replace fired New York Mets manager Willie Randolph on the NL coaching staff for next month’s All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.

U.S. Open runner-up struggles at Buick Open Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:50 PDT
GRAND BLANC, Mich. Rocco Mediate was simply exhausted.

Newspapers faulted for lack of diversity in sports departments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:52 PDT
MINNEAPOLIS U.S. newspapers got a failing grade for gender diversity in their sports departments and a C for racial diversity, according to a study released Thursday.

Falcons sign UM’s Biermann to 4-year deal Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:14:54 PDT
ATLANTA The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Kroy Biermann, their fifth-round pick this year, to a four-year deal.

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