Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Thursday, March 5Montana's US Senate race: Daines out, Alme in Montana's US Senate race: Daines out, Alme inHELENA - Republican Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew from his re-election bid just three minutes before the filing deadline and immediately endorsed former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.Daines said after 13 years in Congress, he is ready for the next chapter.The primary is set for June 2.Read the full story1 killed, 2 injured in Hardin shooting 1 killed, 2 injured in Hardin shootingHARDIN - A homicide investigation is underway in Hardin after three people were shot at a mobile home park on West Railway Street early Wednesday morning.One person died at the scene. A second remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. A third person was wounded but is expected to survive.Authorities say they know who they are looking for, but the suspect and several persons of interest are still on the loose.Read the full storyStillwater County plan to remove school crosswalk sparks safety concerns Stillwater County plan to remove school crosswalk sparks safety concernsPARK CITY - A crosswalk near Park City's K-12 school is at the center of a safety debate.Stillwater County commissioners want it removed, calling it illegal and not up to code. But the school district and parents say tearing it out puts students at risk.Officials say any replacement would need to meet legal standards, but who pays for it remains unclear.Read the full storyQ2 Weather Billings Forecast Wednesday evening Mar 4, 2026Watch Montana This Morning Q2 Montana This Morning with Hailey Monaco 3-5-26 ...read more read less