SHOOTING IN MISSOULA LEAVES ONE DEAD
SHOOTING REPORTEDLY INVOLVED FOUR BAIL BONDSMEN FROM BILLINGS
City of Missoula Police confirm that one person is dead in a shooting that took place near the Town Pump at Reserve Street and Mullan Road. The shooting involved bail bondsmen from Billings as they searched for a suspect in a bond revocation case.
IRAN'S PRIZED WARSHIP TARGETED BY US MILITARY
US MILITARY SINKS THE FRIGATE DENA OFF THE COAST OF SRI LANKA
"The U.S. has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran's shores. Frigate Dena, a guest of India's Navy carrying almost 130 sailors, was struck in international waters without warning. Mark my words: The U.S. will come to bitterly regret precedent it has set." - X post from Iran's foreign minister following the sinking of the Frigate Dena.
AUSTIN, TX MASS SHOOTING
POSSIBLE TERROR ATTACK INVESTIGATED
A 53-year-old naturalized citizen from Senegal is dead after being killed by police following his deadly rampage through Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on West Sixth Street. The suspect, according to witnesses, drove a large SUV around the block several times before opening fire.
According to those sources, the shooter was wearing clothing that said "Allah" on it and an undershirt featuring an Iranian flag. Fox News obtained a photo of the alleged mass shooter, armed with a rifle and in a sweater that says "property of Allah.
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MASS CASUALTY EVEN REPORTED AT POPULAR BAR IN AUSTIN, TX
The first 911 call reported in at 0139 for a shooting at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, TX. At least two people were killed and 14 others injured in the early morning shooting. The shooter was killed by police. Three of the injured victims are listed in critical condition.
OPERATION EPIC FURY
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AIRSPACE CLOSURES THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST:
The strikes prompted neighboring countries to act quickly. Iraq’s ministry of Transport announced that Iraq’s airspace had been closed. UAE also moved quickly to close its airspace.
Israel Airports Authority also confirmed that the country's airspace remains closed entirely. Flights en route to Israel were diverted, and passengers at airports were moved back to safe locations.
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"The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take," Trump said. "This will be, probably, your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America's help, but you never got it. No President was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight. Now you have a President who is giving you what you want."
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US, ISRAEL LAUNCH JOINT MILITARY OFFENSIVE AGAINST IRAN:
In the early hours of February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a coordinated military offensive against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury" by the US Department of Defense. This operation marks a significant escalation in tensions between the West and Iran, targeting military installations, missile production facilities, and sites linked to Iran's nuclear program. The strikes come amid accusations that Iran is attempting to rebuild its nuclear capabilities following previous US attacks in June of the prior year. Senior US officials say that Israel is targeting Iranian leadership in the attack, while the US is focusing on imminent threat sites.
Targets have included areas near the offices of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as military and nuclear-linked sites across multiple Iranian cities.
AIRSPACE CLOSURES THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST:
The strikes prompted neighboring countries to act quickly. Iraq’s ministry of Transport announced that Iraq’s airspace had been closed. UAE also moved quickly to close its airspace.
Israel Airports Authority also confirmed that the country's airspace remains closed entirely. Flights en route to Israel were diverted, and passengers at airports were moved back to safe locations.
MONTANA SPORTS
SENIOR NIGHT CELEBRATION AS MONTANA STATE BEATS PORTLAND STATE 84-69, STAYS IN HUNT FOR BIG SKY TITLE
The seniors celebrate their night in style, taking down Portland State behind senior, Jed Miller's 25 points and 9 rebounds. It was an impressive showing, taking down the conference leaders, after going winless on their recent road trip. Even more impressive, they had to do it without starting guard and senior, Patrick McMahon who missed the final 35 minutes. McMahon has battled a stress fracture and torn ligament in his foot since taking a fall during a game in December and has not been able to practice since.
MONTANA NEWS
BNSF SCORES MAJOR LEGAL VICTORY AS THE NINTH COURT RULES IN ITS FAVOR IN LIBBY ASBESTOS CASE
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an $8 million judgment against BNSF Railway. The court sided with the railroad, ruling it was protected by the “common carrier exception” in a case involving two Montana families who lost loved ones to mesothelioma linked to Libby asbestos. This reverses a lower court decision.
Judge Morgan Christen wrote in Tuesday's opinion "The dangerous condition here --accumulated asbestos dust--arose solely from BNSF's operation as a common carrier executing its federally mandated duty to transport vermiculite."
By being labeled a common courier, BNSF is shielded from some legal liabilities.
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NATIONAL NEWS
MONTANA'S ALL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION PRAISES TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS:
President Trump delivered a long State of the Union speech last night that stressed victories, progress and the new Golden Age of the United States. Montana’s delegation (Sens. Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy; Reps. Ryan Zinke and Troy Downing) reacted positively, highlighting the economy, tax relief (no taxes on tips, overtime, or Social Security), secure borders, lower gas prices, and military honors. Daines called it a “pay raise” for Americans. Zinke asked what Democrats were protesting. Downing criticized Democrats for staying seated during parts of the address.