Articles written by Keith Ridler Associated Press Writer

KEITH RIDLER Associated Press Writer

President Barack Obama on Saturday declared Hill County and the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation in north-central Montana a disaster area after severe storms and flooding swept through the area in June. The declaration means federal money will be available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit groups for emergency work and repair. "We are thankful the president recognized the severity of this situation and acted quickly," said Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat, in a statement. "Now the...