Posted 4:57 PM 2/6/2012 by Heath Heggem (Great Falls)

Cascade County officials have confirmed that inmate Charles Lee Reynolds, Jr., has died after being found hanging in his cell.

A press release states that Reynolds was found at approximately 2:44 p.m. on Sunday, February 5th.

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Posted 6:50 PM 2/6/2012 by Erin Schermele (Great Falls)

It was five years ago that three Benefis employees from Great Falls were killed when their Mercy Flight plane crashed near Bozeman.

On Monday, the current Mercy Flight crew and the victims' families took time to reflect on the mission and work of Darcy Dengel, Paul Erickson, and Vince (More) • Video (1) • Photos (2)

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Posted 4:45 PM 2/6/2012 by Erin Schermele, David Sherman

Jordan Lopez has been charged in Great Falls with sexual intercourse without consent, a felony.

A woman told police that that the two of them went out drinking together several days ago, and she woke up to Lopez raping her the next morning.

When contacted by authorities, the woman (More) • Video (1)

Posted 7:23 PM 2/6/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)

Democratic candidate for Montana Attorney General Jesse Laslovich announced his major campaign initiative on Monday at the Capitol in Helena.

Laslovich says if elected he will bring a bill to the Montana Legislature in 2013 to crack down on DUIs. He says he wants to create a new crime (More)

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Posted 7:05 PM 2/6/2012 by Heath Heggem (Great Falls)

Leaders from the Center For Mental Health in Great Falls spent time on Monday talking with high school students about some of the career opportunities available and the education required to obtain the various mental health jobs.

CEO Sydney Blair says one of the most pressing needs in (More) • Video (1)

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Posted 7:01 PM 2/6/2012 by Heath Heggem (Great Falls)

Jeremy Scott Parker of Great Falls faces a felony count of sexual abuse of children after reportedly trying to hide child pornography on his personal computer.

Court documents say that back in May, his wife discovered a video of a young child being raped on their home computer.

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Posted 5:06 PM 2/6/2012 by Melissa Anderson (Helena)

A nearly $3 billion dollar business deal will result in the loss of 90 jobs in Helena.

Heritage Propane, which is owned by Energy Transfer Partners, was sold to Amerigas; the transaction was made final as of January 12, 2012.

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Posted 5:04 PM 2/6/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)

Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) announced Monday he is appointing Jim Murry to replace Dave Gallik as the next Commissioner of Political Practices.

Gallik resigned after staff in the Commissioner's Office accused him of operating his private law practice out of the state office. Gallik (More)

Posted 4:30 PM 2/6/2012 by David Sherman (Great Falls)

Here are some of the upcoming performances at the Mansfield Theater in Great Falls.

Among the highlights are Elvis Lives, the annual Cascade of Talent, Mamma Mia!, and comedian Ron White.

To see more listings or to learn more or purchase tickets, visit (More)

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Posted 4:16 PM 2/6/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins

Snow showers will dissipate this evening in our western counties, leaving skies partly to mostly cloudy through early Tuesday morning.

As another area of high pressure builds into Montana on Tuesday, skies will become mostly sunny.

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Posted 3:05 PM 2/6/2012 by KTVQ (Billings)

Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) has officially signed extradition requests for Michael Spell and Lester Waters, Jr., the two men accused of kidnapping missing Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold.

Schweitzer signed the requests and sent them to North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple.

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Posted 4:00 PM 2/6/2012 by Evan Weborg (Helena)

Shop classes at Capital High School might start to look more like a country club, with golf balls flying through the air.

First Interstate Bank's Bill Cockhill surprised Tom Kain, the welding and industrial tech teacher, with a $250 check recently as part of the One Class At A Time (More) • Video (1)

Posted 3:52 PM 2/6/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)

Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) says a plan to build a major pork processing plant in Shelby is in the works.

Schweitzer traveled to China last week and says the demand for pork in China is incredibly high.

He says his office has conducted a feasibility study and determined that (More)