Montana Morning State News Headlines for Thursday, March 8

Forest Service chief abruptly steps down over alleged sexual misconduct charges. He succeeded Tom Tidwell in the post.

Unidentified woman lies unconscious in a Missoula hospital after being brutally beaten with a blunt object and dumped on a road near Missoula.

Montana State Crime Lab in Missoula dealing with the aftermath of a former chest who allegedly stole methamphetamine for his own use.

50 percent chance of rain and snow mix in western Montana today with highs in the mid 40's.