News 2008-07-11 Andanh.com

Fire destroys building on Griffin Road Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:21:00 PDT
Strong winds, dry grass and a riding lawn mower proved to be a recipe for trouble Thursday afternoon, combining in a conflagration that burned down a large shed on Griffin Road and gave volunteer firefighters some tense moments.

Fire engine, minivan collide Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:39 PDT
A fire truck responding to a blaze in the Helena Valley on Thursday afternoon collided with a minivan, seriously injuring the driver of the van.

Zoning of gravel pit gets final approval Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:40 PDT
Lewis and Clark County commissioners on Thursday made some changes to newly approved citizen-initiated zoning regulations north of East Helena, aiming to address a concern raised by Helena Sand & Gravel, which is digging a gravel pit within the district.

Housing market holding strong Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:42 PDT
Montana’s housing market is much stronger than it is nationally because of the state’s strong economy and the refusal of most lenders here to issue subprime mortgages, state Revenue Director Dan Bucks said Thursday.

An American life worth less today Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:43 PDT
WASHINGTON It’s not just the American dollar that’s losing value. A government agency has decided that an American life isn’t worth what it used to be.

Water conservation starts at home Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:01 PDT
As we move further into drought and fire season, it’s likely that water restrictions will be imposed to ensure an adequate supply for the city or to aid in firefighting.

Ready for the regatta Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:04 PDT
What do you get when you combine 90-plus man-hours, 14 appliance boxes, 4,600 inches of packing tape and four gallons of contact cement?

Montana senators split on Bush’s bill Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:22 PDT
Montana's two Democratic U.S. senators split their votes this week when the Senate passed a bill backed by President Bush to expand the federal government's surveillance powers.

Whitefish leads Montana in growth Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:23 PDT
New census statistics show that Whitefish is the fastest growing Montana city since the start of the decade, while Billings remains the largest.

Man who harrassed Gov.’s wife in trouble again Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:24 PDT
A Helena man, who was arrested three years ago after belligerently confronting Nancy Schweitzer on her front porch over her husband’s performance as governor, pleaded guilty Thursday to possessing a firearm after being previously committed to a mental institution.

County demands prompt release of federal documents Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:25 PDT
Missoula County officials alarmed about talks between the Forest Service and Plum Creek Timber Co. are pressing for speedy federal release of documents.

One prison escapee arrested near Seattle Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:26 PDT
BILLINGS (AP) One of two women who escaped from the Montana Women’s Prison here in early May has been arrested in the Seattle area, prison officials said Thursday.

Judge won’t stop imports of older Canadian cattle Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:16 PDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. A federal judge refused to stop some Canadian beef imports but agreed with lawyers for cattle, consumer and health interests that the U.S. government should revisit rules that protect against the threat of mad cow disease.

Two Wyoming herds test negative for brucellosis Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:17 PDT
CHEYENNE, Wyo. The Wyoming state veterinarian said Thursday that new testing detected no brucellosis cases in two cattle herds that had contact with a neighboring western Wyoming herd infected with the disease.

Senators team up to stop Argentine livestock imports Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:17 PDT
WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of senators hopes to block importation of livestock from Argentina until it’s clear the nation is free of foot-and-mouth disease.

Bozeman man survives plane crash on Ennis Lake Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:18 PDT
ENNIS (AP) A Bozeman man survived an airplane crash on Ennis Lake after he failed to pull up the landing gear on his lightweight float plane, Madison County officials said.

Regents reject MSU takeover of two-year college programs Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:18 PDT
GREAT FALLS (AP) The Montana Board of Regents rejected, on a tie vote, a plan to let Montana State University oversee two-year programs the MSU-Great Falls College of Technology started in Bozeman.

High flows flush Missouri River Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:19 PDT
GREAT FALLS (AP) This year’s high runoff scoured the bottom of the Missouri River of silt, pebbles and other debris, providing good spawning areas for trout and healthy habitat for insects.

Former Tech official named new president at Indiana State Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:19 PDT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) Indiana State University trustees on Wednesday approved hiring the school’s new president, completing a shake-up that began two years ago when faculty members demanded his predecessor’s resignation.

Victim of Libby fatal identified Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:20 PDT
KALISPELL (AP) Lincoln County officials have identified the 34-year-old woman who was killed in a car crash near Libby.

Prisoners’ fundraiser will benefit Relay for Life Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:20 PDT
In a way, there will be two Relay for Life fundraisers in Billings this weekend.

Woman convicted in meth possession case Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:21 PDT
BILLINGS Former Hysham area resident Susan Carol Schell was a heavy drug user when she got more than half a pound of methamphetamine from trafficker Fritz Anderson in July 2006, she told a federal jury Wednesday. She planned to bury the drug in a plastic pipe, not sell it.

Aggressive bear captured, killed in Yellowstone Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:21 PDT
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone National Park rangers have captured and killed a black bear that showed no fear of people and got into human food.

Missoula fire near containment Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:29 PDT
MISSOULA Firefighters expected to have a 450-acre fire on Mount Sentinel contained by dusk Thursday, state officials said.

Calif. National Guard joins firefighting effort Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:06 PDT
ALBION, Calif. Sweat rolled down Lisa Mirander’s forehead as she hacked a tangle of saplings and brush down to bare dirt to prevent a wildfire from spreading. It was a tough job, but no harder than the 13 months she served in Afghanistan.

Hostage rescue right out of Hollywood spy thriller Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:09 PDT
BOGOTA, Colombia The stunning rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors owed its success not just to artful deception, but also to a five-year U.S.-Colombian operation that choked their captors’ ability to communicate.

Expert says Iran doctored’ photo of missile launches Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:20:07 PDT
NEW YORK An Iranian photograph showing a cluster of missile launches was apparently altered to add a fourth missile lifting off from a desert range, a defense analyst said Thursday.

Idaho Falls one-hits Brewers Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:25:14 PDT
One hit and that was it. The Helena Brewers were subject to another pitching exhibition Thursday night as three Idaho Falls pitchers combined for a one-hitter, beating Helena 3-0 before a crowd of 999.

Helena Trap Club tourney hits stride Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:25:19 PDT
The 114th Annual Montana State Trapshooting Tournament runs through Sunday at the Helena Trap Club.

Local golfer sinks hole-in-one Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:25:25 PDT
Colter Sodja, 11, carded his second hole-in-one in as many years July 1 on the Fox Ridge Par 3 golf course.

Griz name new assistant men’s coach Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:25:28 PDT
MISSOULA Former Southern Utah men’s basketball coach Bill Evans has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Montana.

Montana wrestlers clean up at nationals Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:25:36 PDT
Eleven Montana wrestlers competed at the U.S.A. Wrestling Kids Freestyle and Greco Roman National Championships July 2-5 in Orem, Utah.

Helena Reps annihilate Wranglers Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:25:38 PDT
DEER LODGE The Helena Reps got a measure of revenge Thursday, giving Deer Lodge a spanking in a doubleheader less than a week after losing to the Wranglers in the Firecracker Tournament. The Reps won the first contest 18-7 and the second 18-3.

Local organizations holding summer sports camps Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:25:43 PDT
The following summer camps are listed in order of immediacy:

Luxembourg’s Kirchen claims yellow jersey Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:31 PDT
SUPER-BESSE, France Kim Kirchen pulled on the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Thursday, the first Luxembourg rider in 50 years to lead cycling’s showcase race.

Howard powers Phils past St. Louis Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:33 PDT
PHILADELPHIA Ryan Howard homered twice and drove in three runs to help Philadelphia beat St. Louis 4-1 on Thursday.

Cleveland ends skid, beats up Tampa Bay Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:37 PDT
CLEVELAND Ben Francisco drove in a career-high four runs and Cleveland snapped a 10-game losing streak Thursday with a 13-2 victory over Tampa Bay, the Rays’ fourth straight loss.

Yanks fall to Pirates Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:39 PDT
PITTSBURGH Nate McLouth hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh, and Paul Maholm allowed two runs over eight innings as Pittsburgh beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Thursday night.

Team U.S.A. aiming for redemption Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:41 PDT
Sooner or later, people will stop measuring every U.S. Olympic basketball squad against the Dream Team.

Home teams dominate MLB action this year Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:46 PDT
NEW YORK Fans who root, root, root for the home team are leaving ballparks a lot happier this year.

Yanks’ Johnny Damon on road to recovery Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:48 PDT
TAMPA, Fla. Johnny Damon’s injured left shoulder is still too sore for baseball activities and the New York Yankees left fielder is hoping to start hitting off a tee on Monday.

Creamer goes on tear, leads by five at Farr Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:52 PDT
SYLVANIA, Ohio Paula Creamer knew she was playing well. She was surprised just how well.

Perry continues run at John Deere Classic Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:26:54 PDT
SILVIS, Ill. Kenny Perry continued his best run in more than two decades on the PGA Tour, firing a 6-under 65 Thursday in the first round of the John Deere Classic that put him one stroke off the lead.

Risky business: Stewart’s new team not a guaranteed success Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:27:02 PDT
JOLIET, Ill. Tony Stewart knows he’s taking a gamble by leaving NASCAR’s elite Joe Gibbs Racing team to join one that usually runs in the middle of the pack.

Back in the saddle Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:28:02 PDT
Just about everyone can compete in the In-County Rodeo in East Helena, but this year youth ruled the rodeo stage.

Natural Inclinations: New exhibition highlights four mid-career artists Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:05:15 PDT
Rebecca Hutchinson remembers the very first installation she ever encountered: family dinner.

Around town Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:05:14 PDT
Independent Record - 08/07/10 Local arts and entertainment news and happenings Modern dance at 'Mondays' Tap dancer and choreographer Katherine Kramer will perform her new tap/world music piece, “Stop, Look, Listen” at the Myrna Loy Center, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17.

Will Smith: a superhero with an attitude Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:05:15 PDT
So when we Montanans go to a summer rodeo or county fair and we buy hot dogs while sipping a not-very-cold drink in a paper cup without ice, do we complain about the cuisine?

Piano documentary is always sharp, never flat Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:05:17 PDT
Imagine a night at Carnegie Hall. A pianist sits down at the keyboard of his Steinway grand piano and holds his hands in the air over the 88 keys and somewhere, 450 people are smiling.

The little red truck that could Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:05:16 PDT
God made the world in seven days; the Missoula Children’s Theatre will do just fine with only six.

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