A Missoula man has been placed in jail on $50,000 bail after allegedly, beating, strangling and threatening his girlfriend with a machete.

Bears making dinner runs on Missoula area garbage cans. Bear experts encourage homeowners to clean up their garbage.

Another Democrat enters the U.S. House race to succeed Republican Greg Gianforte.

Mostly sunny in western Montana with highs in the mid 50's.

https://missoula.townsquaredigital.com/KGVOMORNINGNEWS-2017-10-27.mp3

More From 96.3 The Blaze