Top Headlines for Jan. 7, 2025
Bobcats lose to Bison in FCS title game
FRISCO, TX -- The Montana State Bobcats Football team's dream season ended in disappointment Monday night after an undefeated season run.
The teams only loss came in the FCS championship game in Frisco, Texas against the North Dakota State Bison.
The Bison - an FCS powerhouse with nine titles - scored early and often, opening up a 14-0 lead in the first quarter before heading into halftime up 21-3.
But the Cats with a perfect 15-0 record coming into the title game scored two touchdowns in the third quarter.
In the end, the Bison would not be denied and ended the Bobcats' championship run 35 to 32.
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Trump election certified by Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congress certified president-elect Donald Trump's election victory Monday afternoon.
Trump's challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the electoral count.
The process went on with no objections.
Trump is expected to attend meetings with some republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
RELATED: With no disruptions, Congress certifies Trump's 2024 electoral victory
Montana elected officials sworn in
HELENA, MT -- The first day of the 69th Montana legislature also kicked off Monday.
Both the House and the Senate met for their first floor sessions of the year with 100 representatives and 50 senators taking the oath of office.
Committees will get to work on more than 4,200 drafted bills beginning Tuesday.
RELATED: Inauguration event held for Montana's top statewide elected leaders
