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East coast braces for impact of Hurricane Earl

East coast braces for impact of Hurricane Earl

Posted 09/02/2010 2:07 PM by CBS News

The last ferries pulled away from North Carolina's vulnerable barrier islands Thursday as Hurricane Earl spun closer with winds near 125 mph, putting the East Coast all the way to Canada on alert for what could be a blustery Labor Day weekend.

A hurricane warning was issued for the tip...  -read full story-

eCast Weather

WEATHER: WARMING UP!

WEATHER: WARMING UP!

Posted 09/02/2010 1:29 PM by Fred Pfeiffer

It sure is nice to see the clear skies today, a lot less wind and temperatures in the 60's. If you enjoy today's weather, tomorrow looks even better!

Overnight mostly clear with a low of 44.

Friday sunny and a high near 80 with a low of 51.

Saturday partly sunny with a...  -read full story-

Montana News

Flag flies over Bozeman to honor fallen helicopter pilot

Flag flies over Bozeman to honor fallen helicopter pilot

Posted 09/02/2010 1:28 PM by Dan Boyce (KBZK)

Friends said Perry Krinitt, a Bozeman man who was killed in a helicopter crash in Idaho on Tuesday, would have appreciated a Thursday tribute.

Fellow pilot Mike Carisch took to the air in his own red and white chopper, towing a 20x30 foot American flag banner large enough to nearly...  -read full story-

Montana This Morning

Golic, Lilly offer tailgate tips on Montana This Morning

Posted 09/02/2010 12:41 PM by Tyler Mickelson (KRTV)

Tailgate parties are a fall ritual as football season arrives, and Mike Golic of ESPN and BBQ pitmaster John Lilly talked with KRTV's Tyler Mickelson on Thursday morning to offer some tips on tailgate mastery.

Among the tips they shared:

- Feeding a crowd doesn’t have...  -read full story-

Montana News

$450K in unclaimed Powerball prizes set to expire

$450K in unclaimed Powerball prizes set to expire

Posted 09/02/2010 12:07 PM by KXLH (Helena)

Check your pockets and your junk drawer - there's three unclaimed Powerball prizes totaling $450,000 that are set to expire this month.

Unless they are claimed, the prize money will be transferred to the State of Montana General Fund.

Two of the tickets are worth $200,000...  -read full story-

Wild Kingdom

Baby goats rescued from 60-foot bridge near Roundup

Baby goats rescued from 60-foot bridge near Roundup

Posted 09/02/2010 11:17 AM by David Sherman (KRTV)

The Rimrock Humane Society came to the rescue of two baby goats that somehow got trapped on the pillar of a 60-foot high bridge between Billings and Roundup.

The goats were spotted on the ledge on Wednesday morning; Sandy Church of the Rimrock Humane Society said it's not yet known how...  -read full story-

Montana News

FDIC targets Bank of Bozeman for 'unsafe' practices

FDIC targets Bank of Bozeman for 'unsafe' practices

Posted 09/02/2010 10:34 AM by Dan Boyce (KBZK)

Bank of Bozeman President Phillip Bratton wants to assure his customers their money is safe, despite a recent consent order from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

"One hundred percent safe," Bratton said. "As long as it's under the $250,000 FDIC maximum."

The...  -read full story-

National News

Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico

Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico

Posted 09/02/2010 10:00 AM by CBS News

An offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.

Petty Officer Casey Ranel says the blast was reported by a commercial helicopter company about 9:30 a.m. CDT Thursday. Seven helicopters, two airplanes and...  -read full story-

Sports

Athlete Of The Week: Sam Kolve

Posted 09/02/2010 8:05 AM by Richie Melby (KRTV)

Every young athlete dreams of hitting that game winning home run or landing that bone crushing hit - but every now and again - it's life that does the hitting. Sam Kolve was hit in the back playing baseball in April, then hurt in football after school - and after complaining of back and spinal...  -read full story-

Education

Back to school in Choteau

Posted 09/02/2010 7:49 AM by Kay Rossi (KRTV)

Bulldog pride filled the air in Choteau this week as students headed back to school.

They're one of the last schools to start each year, but make up for it with a shorter Christmas break.

This year, more than 200 students are enrolled in high school and junior high,...  -read full story-

Farm & Ranch

Chouteau, Teton county farmers assess season

Posted 09/02/2010 7:40 AM by Kay Rossi (KRTV)

Chouteau County is the number one wheat-producing county in the state, depending almost entirely on agriculture for its economy, but recent storms that caused sprouting damage could reduce the price of winter wheat by 25 to 50-cents per bushel.

Tom Allen, Chouteau County extension...  -read full story-

Montana News

Judge rules against Montana firearms act

Judge rules against Montana firearms act

Posted 09/02/2010 7:27 AM by Mark Holyoak (KPAX)

A U.S. Magistrate judge recommended the dismissal of a lawsuit by groups in support of Montana's "Firearms Freedom Act," which states that federal gun laws do not apply to guns made in Montana.

The judge agreed with a brief filed by several anti-gun groups, arguing the law is...  -read full story-

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