Court Approves Deal Between Union, Bankrupt Coal CompanyThe union contract requires the firm to maintain health care with some very minor changes.Associated Press
Guns in Capitol Buildings Divide States After Armed ProtestsOn Thursday, Montana began allowing concealed firearms in the state Capitol for those with permits.Associated Press
Bison Largely Remaining Within the Boundaries of YellowstoneMost of the animals have remained within the park’s borders on the slopes above Gardiner.Associated Press
Judge: Trump’s Lifting of Mining Ban in U.S. West Was WrongThe wide-ranging, chicken-sized bird has seen a dramatic population drop in recent decades.Associated Press
Wyoming, Montana Senators Oppose Biden Nominee Haaland for Interior SecretaryThe Senate has yet to schedule a confirmation hearing for interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland.Tom Morton
50 Yellowstone Bison Transported to Montana ReservationThere are 64 female and 25 male bison still under quarantine in Yellowstone facilities.Associated Press
Montana Lawmakers Look at More Ways to Kill WolvesHunting wolves requires a license and trapping requires special training.Associated Press
Environmental Groups Want Closer Look at Glamping Resort in MontanaThe sites will have water, electricity and natural gas service.Associated Press
Groups Ask Court to Restore Protections for US Gray WolvesThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said gray wolves have exceeded goals for recovery.Associated Press
Montana High Court Upholds Block on Mining Near YellowstoneLucky Minerals has been seeking to explore for gold, copper and other metals just north of Yellowstone near Chico.Associated Press