Montana News - Page 15

The defense rested abruptly yesterday in the Markus Kaarma murder trial in Missoula. Closing arguments will begin at 8:30 this morning.

A coroner's inquest in Ravalli County determined that a deputy was justified in shooting a man who came at him with a shotgun

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Game wardens are seeking information about a strange poaching incident that was discovered in Stevensville last Friday, December 12.

"There was a mule deer that was poached in Stevensville last week," said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Vivica Crowser

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Missoula police have captured a suspect in a robbery that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 13 at a Zip Trip convenience store in Missoula where the criminal escaped the scene with an undisclosed amount of money and some beer.

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Testimony for the prosecution wrapped on Friday at the Markus Kaarma murder trial in Missoula.

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It’s unfortunate we have to resort to unnecessary regulations for our leaders to take pride in their appearance while doing the work of the people of Montana.

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More dramatic testimony at the Missoula murder trial of Markus Kaarma, charged with deliberate homicide in the shotgun slaying of German exchange student Diren Dede.

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Don't drink and drive this holiday season. If you have too many drinks while your car keys are in your pocket, let AAA, Best Rate Towing, and Whistler Towing take you and your vehicle home for FREE now through Jan. 4, 2015.

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Detective Richard Dean Chrestenson, who led interviews with Markus Kaarma, Janelle Pflager, and Robby Pazmino (the teen who was with Diren Dede), testified today about discrepancies in Kaarma's initial statement that led to him being charged with Dede's murder. Kaarma had claimed self defense. Debate over whether or not Dede had a light source in the garage also took center stage.

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State Auditor Monica Lindeen's office has announced a settlement of sorts with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana over a bevy of complaints from customers across the state. 

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Montana has the worst drivers in the country.

That’s according to the website CarInsuranceComparison.com, which based its finding on statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Total scores were calculated for each state based on these factors:

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