Yellowstone bison should go to Turner Nov 16, 2009
Although it's been criticized by conservationists and at least one federal official, we don't see a problem in relocating dozens of Yellowstone bison to billionaire Ted Turner's Montana ranch. It appears to be the only viable option that's left after other proposals either fell through or didn't meet the relocation program's criteria. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
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Yellowstone bison could go to Turner's Montana ranch, but opposition mounts. Home on Ted's range. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Home on Ted's range? Nov 11, 2009
Yellowstone bison could go to Turner's Montana ranch, but opposition mounts ... -- Dozens of wild bison from Yellowstone National Park would be relocated to a Montana ranch owned by billionaire Ted Turner, under a recommendation made by state and federal officials Tuesday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Yellowstone Park bison could go to Turner ranch Nov 11, 2009
BILLINGS Dozens of wild bison from Yellowstone National Park would be relocated to a Montana ranch owned by billionaire Ted Turner, under a recommendation made by state and federal officials Tuesday. The animals were spared from a slaughter program intended to protect Montana's cattle industry from a disease carried by many bison. (Montana Standard, MT)
Yellowstone bison could head to Turner's ranch Nov 11, 2009
-- State and federal officials are recommending that dozens of wild bison from Yellowstone National Park be moved to a Montana ranch owned by billionaire Ted Turner, who plans to keep 75 percent of their offspring for commercial purposes. The animals include adult bison and their descendants spared from a slaughter program meant to protect Montana's cattle industry from a disease carried by many bison. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Its ‘Mother' dead, doomsday sect's future is in doubt Nov 7, 2009
As many as 1,000 followers of a New Age spiritual leader and doomsday prophet are expected for her memorial service this weekend at the sprawling Montana ranch she used as a headquarters. Prophet, 70, died last month in Bozeman after a decade-long decline caused by Alzheimer's disease. (Montana Standard, MT)
Dodgers Owners Headed Toward Divorce Oct 31, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2009. Frank and Jamie McCourt Could End Marriage of 30 Years Following Wife's Alleged Affair with Her Bodyguard. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Montana ranch couple file lawsuit to close road Oct 26, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letterman takes scandal head-on Oct 3, 2009
" Mr. Letterman, 62, married his longtime girlfriend, Regina Lasko -- a former staffer he had been dating for two decades -- in March. They have a 6-year-old son, Harry. The comedian has been in crime headlines before: police discovered a plot to kidnap Harry in 2005, charging a house painter at Mr. Letterman's Montana ranch in the plot, and arrested a woman for stalking the comedian in 1988. During the past three weeks, Mr. Letterman and his attorney helped police nail Mr. Halderman by secretly... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CBS employee charged with Letterman extortion plot Oct 3, 2009
Letterman was also the victim of a 2005 plot by a former painter on his Montana ranch to kidnap his nanny and son for a $5 million ransom. The former painter, Kelly A 00001A7E. (FOX19.com, OH)
Halderman Pleads Not Guilty to Blackmail Oct 3, 2009
Letterman was the victim of a 2005 plot by a former painter at his Montana ranch to kidnap his nanny and son for a ransom. After receiving the materials, Letterman immediately contacted his lawyer, who arranged a meeting with Halderman. (CBS News)
CBS worker arrested in Letterman blackmail plot Oct 3, 2009
Letterman said that this whole thing has been quite scary. But he mixed in jokes while outlining what had happened to him, seeming to confuse a laughing audience at Thursday s taping about whether the story was true. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp Sep 13, 2009
"Using the skills he acquired on that Montana ranch," said U.S. Postal Service Board of Governor member Alan C. Kessler in dedicating the stamp. "Cooper entered the film industry as an extra and stunt double. He eventually traded the stars from Big Sky Country to one on the Hollywood walk of fame as he rode effortlessly into the starring roles of movies like High Noon, The Plainsman and The Westerner.". (PR Newswire)
'Amazing' read Aug 25, 2009
In 2005, a worker on Letterman's Montana ranch was charged with planning to kidnap Harry and Van Camp. She says only, "No one should have to go through that." The man, Kelly Frank, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. (USA Today)
Saco family sentenced in illegal hunting scheme Aug 20, 2009
BILLINGS (AP) Three members of a north-central Montana ranch family have been fined and given probationary sentences for their roles in a wildlife poaching scheme involving 61 illegal hunts over five years. U.S. District Judge Jack Shanstrom on Wednesday placed Leo Bergtoll, 74, on federal probation for three years, while his son, Darrel Bergtoll, 44, was sentenced to three years and four months of probation. (Montana Standard, MT)
PETA: Remove chicken from nursing home menu Jun 27, 2009
You want me to tell an 80-year-old Montana rancher all he can have now is a fake mock-chicken soy product ... Patia wrote on Jun 26, 2009 9:47 AM:" I am a liberal animal lover, but I think PETA is absolutely ridiculous. Those people need to come work on a Montana ranch for a while and experience the real world. ". (Missoulian, MT)
Donning her spurs in an oppressive era Jun 16, 2009
Thomas uses her knowledge growing up on an isolated Eastern Montana ranch in creating the vast prairie, gulches and coulees of her novel. A former Missoulian reporter who lives in Washington state, the author uses her background writing for magazines as she crafts her first novel. (Missoulian, MT)
Governor’s awards go to two Helenans Jun 5, 2009
His background includes work as a Montana ranch hand, collegiate boxing coach, attorney, president of the California Fish and Game Commission, and director of the Montana Nature Conservancy. Home Ground was named the state s Outstanding Non-Commercial Radio Program by the Montana Broadcasters Association in 2002. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
New Voices: Reif Larsen May 14, 2009
What it's about: The adventures of gifted cartographer T.S. Spivet, 12, who hops a freight train and travels from his family's Montana ranch to the Smithsonian to receive an award for his work. Why it's notable: This contemporary novel, which Stephen King calls "a treasure," includes diagrams, notes and illustrations of maps, family trees, road signs, bugs, birds and animals created by Larsen and Ben Gibson. (USA Today -- Life)
The story told in the margins May 5, 2009
He runs away from his family's Montana ranch to accept an award from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Larsen, the 29- year-old son of two artists who urged him to engage in more practical pursuits, has Spivet making margin notes and drawings to help recount his great adventure and inner journey. The result is a book that Larsen likens to "exploded hyper-text" with arrows directing readers to the marginalia that are crucial to his storytelling. (Boston Globe)
BREAKING NEWS: Horse slaughter bill becomes lawPosted on May 1 May 3, 2009
montana ranch wrote on May 1, 2009 9:07 PM:" Now we can have a place for unwanted horses to go without the long ride across the borders. And Mexico will not get our horses any more. I hope more states take our lead and HELP with the painless slaughter of horses. " ... reality check wrote on May 1, 2009 10:08 PM:" Montana Ranch, your post makes no sense at all. There is no law to prevent Mexico from slaughtering American horses. If Montana manages to build a horse slaughter plant, our horses will... (Missoulian, MT)
Lolo crime novelist shares award with Grafton May 3, 2009
"The Lost Get-Back Boogie" about a Louisiana convict who winds up working on a Montana ranch was immediately nominated for a Pulitzer Prize upon publication. That resurrected Burke's career as he approached the age of 50, and his next novel launched him on the path to Grand Master. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bill, Josh Devane Famous father, son introduce newest hot spot (9) Apr 13, 2009
In fact, the entire restaurant reflects the activities that have bonded my family throughout the years, including family photos on the wall capturing us in candid moments at our Montana ranch. The restaurant was wisely planned in a way that secures its status as a relaxed, hip eatery where regulars will flock to grab their favorite corner which, for many will be the ultra soft sofa and chairs situated in front of a cozy fireplace on the patio. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Baucuses to divorce after 25 years Apr 10, 2009
The 67-year-old senator, a Democrat from a Montana ranch family, easily won re-election to a sixth term last year and is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Wanda Baucus was not seen with him on the campaign trail, and rarely returned to Montana with him. (Missoulian, MT)
Billionaire seeks to slow coal railroad Mar 8, 2009
- A candy industry magnate who owns a sprawling southeastern Montana ranch is pushing state lawmakers to adopt legislation that could undermine a proposed $341 million coal railroad through his property. The long-delayed Tongue River Railroad would stretch south from Miles City to almost the Wyoming border. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rehberg speaks against stimulus, tax hikes Feb 24, 2009
McDonald, a native of Kansas who lived in California in the 1960s, said Friday he bought and has operated his Montana ranch since 1972. But, Rehberg said, McDonal s politics are more likely to reflect the values of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California, not Montana traditions. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Higher Calling In Africa Feb 7, 2009
Then they sold everything - the Montana ranch, the condos in Colorado and Palm Springs, the $40,000 garden sculptures - and made plans to return to the foot of Kilimanjaro to administer medical care as a way of repaying the community that saved Artress' life. A new life. (San Francisco Chronicle)
