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Helena's Bankhead Stuns Democratic Field, Wins U.S. Senate Primary by Nearly 12,000 Votes

Alani Bankhead walked out of the Rialto Bar on Tuesday night as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, having defeated Reilly Neill by nearly 12,000 votes in a primary result that surprised even her own campaign. Bankhead, who entered the race more recently than Neill, now advances to the general election in a contest that will be among the most closely watched in Montana this cycle.

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Government

Ninth Circuit Throws Out Montana Youth Climate Lawsuit Targeting Trump Executive Orders

A federal appeals court ruled June 2 that a youth-led constitutional climate lawsuit challenging three of President Donald Trump's executive orders ca...

Public Safety

Lewis & Clark County Jail Roster: Daily Booking Information Available Online

The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office continues to publish a daily jail roster with current booking information, giving residents a publicly acc...

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