Montana
Anaconda family heartbroken after Montana legislature fails to pass Chloe's Law
BUTTE — Montana’s 2025 Legislative session wrapped up earlier this week, passing several bills, but one bill, Chloe’s Law, didn’t pass which has left an Anaconda family heartbroken.
“It’s political for them, it’s emotional for us. It’s something we fully believe in. You know, all you can do is sit back and go I hope a tragedy like ours doesn’t have to affect you,” says Keith Worl, Chloe’s father.
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Anaconda family heartbroken after Montana legislature fails to pass Chloe’s Law
While on her way to work on a March morning nearly four years ago, 25-year-old Chloe Worl was struck head-on and was killed instantly by a distracted driver in Dillon. During the legislative session, Keith and Connie Worl stood before legislators pleading for safer roads in Montana.
“You know, Montana still remains the only state that does not restrict cell phone use in vehicles, and again, this wasn’t a ban,” Connie says.
Connie says Senate Bill 359 would have restricted hand-held devices while driving in order to eliminate distractions like texting or scrolling on a phone. Also, the bill would have allowed victims and their families to seek justice in accidents involving distracted driving.
“We don’t feel that Chloe received justice from the judicial system, and, really, the way we were received during the legislative committee—the House legislative committee—you know, I don’t think her tragedy was even validated. Or our loss was validated,” says Connie.
While the legislature was in session, Connie says almost 50 people died on Montana roads. She says because there is no law in place, it’s difficult to know if those deaths are connected to distracted driving. Despite the legislature’s failure to pass Chloe’s Law, a bill did pass that increases penalties for drunken driving.
“The House and the Senate did some really good work with passing Bobby’s Bill. We were thrilled with that. Why not this bill? Why stop there?” says Connie.
The Worls say they will bring Chole’s Law before the legislature again. They also host an ATV fun run in July to raise money for scholarships in Chloe’s honor.
Montana
Half a million absentee ballots sent to Montana voters for primary election • Daily Montanan
Ballots for Montana’s June 2 primary began to hit voters’ mailboxes this weekend.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, 509,399 absentee ballots were mailed to voters. As of Monday morning, 358 voters had already returned their ballots.
“Montana’s 2026 Primary Election is well underway, and the Montana Election Team is honored to serve our voters,” Secretary of state Christi Jacobsen said in a press release. “As a reminder, Montanans can view their sample ballot, track their absentee ballot, confirm their voter registration information, and much more at VoteMT.gov.”
Voted ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2nd.
The Montana Election Team reminds absentee voters to sign, date, and add their birth year when returning their absentee ballot. County election officials provide instructions in the ballot packet, and more information is also available online at https://votemt.gov/absentee-ballot/.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 10 drawing
06-22-28-31, Bonus: 08
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Socorro Independent School District honored and celebrated its top two educators at the 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala on Friday, May 8 at the El Paso Convention Center.
Cristina Garcia, a fifth-grade teacher at Mission Ridge Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Javier Esparza, an audio and video broadcast teacher at Socorro High School, was named the 2026 SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-honors-top-2-teachers-at-gala-celebration/
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