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Butte man charged with animal cruelty after allegedly shooting at dog with air rifle

A 73-year-old Butte man appeared Friday afternoon in Judge Ben Pezdark’s Butte Justice Court charged with felony criminal endangerment, felony animal cruelty and attempted animal cruelty, a misdemeanor. According to the authorities, Jay Arthur Gummer allegedly fired an air rifle in the direction of a Butte police

U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Chevron oil lawsuit

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court, in an 8-0 decision Friday, sent back a state court ruling in favor of oil companies Chevron and ExxonMobil seeking millions of dollars for decades of oil production in Louisiana. Chevron will now be able to appeal the state verdict in

International law 'matters more than ever' in chaotic world: UN head

International law 'matters more than ever' in chaotic world: UN head

International law is more important than ever at a time when even core countries in the global system are calling it into question, the United Nations secretary general said on Friday. Marking the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice, the UN's top court, Antonio Guterres said:

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

An Australian court granted bail on Friday to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan following a sweeping war crimes probe. The towering soldier became a household name across Australia when he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only

Consumer advocate: Following Kansas’ lead to prevent ‘lawfare’ is ‘imperative’

(The Center Square) – After Kansas passed legislation to prevent “lawfare” – or the making of policies apart from the legal process – a consumer protection organization said other states following Kansas’ lead is “imperative” for the sake of consumers and the legislative process. Executive director of Alliance for Consumers Action O.H.

BRIDGERS court sees eighth graduate from DUI treatment program

The City of Bozeman’s BRIDGERS court just saw its eighth graduate from the program since it began in 2024. The ceremony took place Tuesday in the Chuck Winn Community Room at Bozeman’s Public Safety Center. BRIDGERS stands for Bozeman Regional Impaired Drivers Gaining Effective Rehabilitation Services. It’s

New North Carolina law, question on facts pivotal to Mosley appeal

(The Center Square) – Action by North Carolina’s General Assembly has changed the timing for medical malpractice, and enough evidence to ask a jury to resolve contested facts favor Prisha Mosley, her lawyer tells The Center Square. North Carolina’s Court of Appeals received the 73-page appeal brief on