Phil Drake
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Great Falls, MT, United States
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Montana adds 1,254 virus cases, total passes 66K
The state posted 1,254 cases of COVID-19 early Friday, bringing Montana’s total number of reports of the respiratory illness to 66,436. → Read More
'Wear the damn mask:' Gov. Steve Bullock discusses COVID-19 relief efforts in Montana
Gov. Steve Bullock said all of the state’s $1.25 billion allocation of federal funds to help Montana deal with the coronavirus have been exhausted → Read More
Governor-elect Gianforte names Milanovich as general counsel
Governor-elect Greg Gianforte has named Anita Milanovich as his general counsel, saying she has "an impressive and accomplished record as an attorney.” → Read More
Montana adds 677 COVID-19 cases, state total now 56,381
The state posted 677 new cases of COVID-19 early Monday, pushing Montana’s total to 56,381 and adding 11 deaths since Sunday. → Read More
Montana adds 1,084 COVID-19 cases Sunday, state passes 55K mark
Montana added 1,084 new reports of COVID-19 early Sunday, pushing the total over the 55,000 mark and posting three more deaths. → Read More
Montana posts 600th COVID-19 death Saturday, 1,280 new cases
Montana posted its 600th coronavirus-related death Saturday and added 1,280 new cases of the respiratory illness, bringing the state’s total to 54.542. → Read More
Malmstrom first to receive new 'Grey Wolf' helicopters, senators say
Malmstrom Air Force Base will be the first to receive new MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters to replace the Vietnam-era Huey fleet, officials said Tuesday night. → Read More
Montana governor issues tougher restrictions to slow COVID-19 spread
Gov. Steve Bullock announced a new round of directives Tuesday, which will limit crowd size and close bars, restaurants and casinos at 10 p.m., in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. → Read More
Montana adds 1,500 new COVID-19 cases, Cascade County has 540, state says
Montana reported 1,500 new cases of COVID-19 early Tuesday, with Cascade County being attributed to 540 of those and pushing the state total to 49,398. → Read More
Montana posts 1,272 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, passes 47K total reports
Montana posted 1,272 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, pushing the state over the 47,000 mark and adding six deaths. → Read More
COVID-19 cases explode in Cascade County with 440 new reports, 45K statewide
The number of coronavirus cases ballooned in Cascade County early Saturday. → Read More
3 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Cascade County
Three men have died due to COVID-19-related illnesses, Cascade City-County Health Department officials said Friday, → Read More
State adds 928 COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations hit 500
Montana posted 928 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, bumping the number past 42,000, adding more 10 deaths and pushing hospitalizations to 500. → Read More
Montana adds 1,101 COVID cases, total jumps beyond 41K
Montana added 1,101 new cases of coronavirus early Tuesday → Read More
Montana adds 819 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, total nears 40K
Montana posted 819 new reports of COVID-19 early Sunday, bringing the state’s total of coronavirus cases to 39,679. → Read More
Candidates in House District 24 race await Tuesday vote
Democrat Barbara Bessette and Republican Steve Galloway are running for House District 24. → Read More
Anderson has big lead in House District 20 race
Republican Fred Anderson and Democrat Melissa Smith are running in the Tuesdays House District 20 race. → Read More
Buttrey takes Montana House District 21 race
In the House District 21 race, Republican Ed Buttrey and Democrat Jaime Horn hope to serve the Great Falls area in the 2021 legislative session. → Read More
Rosendale wins Montana's lone U.S. House seat
An open U.S. House seat in Montana pits Democrat Kathleen Williams and Republican Matt Rosendale against each other. → Read More
Gianforte wins governor's race over Cooney
Tuesday’s election will determine if Republicans regain the governor’s seat after a nearly 16-year absence or if the chief executive office will continue under a Democrat. → Read More