Montana
Did This Montana Doctor Line His Pockets— While Killing?
A man who thought he had lung cancer for more than a decade was ultimately killed by the chemotherapy he received—with an autopsy finding no sign he’d ever had cancer. A 16-year-old girl died after being given a massive dose of phenobarbital—more than five times an adult dose. These are two of the stories in ProPublica’s exposé on Montana doctor Thomas Weiner, beloved in Helena, where he was seen as “something of a savior,” per the outlet, when he became the small town’s only permanent oncologist in 1996. It wasn’t long before he was billing for as many as 70 patient contacts per day, a high number that nonetheless apparently raised no alarms. Thanks to a commonly used billing system known informally as “eat what you kill,” his wealth increased along with his workload.
Meanwhile, Weiner developed a “cult” of “followers,” according to colleagues who spoke anonymously to ProPublica, with some patients and nurses still devoted to him to this day. That controversy involves the aforementioned cases, plus others in which it seemed Weiner was treating people for cancer when there was no actual evidence of cancer (and at least one case in which cancer was apparently missed due to his alleged failure to perform a breast exam on a patient who’d previously had breast cancer). He also allegedly overprescribed and overused dangerous pain medications, some of which are suspected in patient deaths, and is accused of overriding patient’s dying wishes, “basically using his own judgment as the judgment for people to live or die,” according to a colleague. Read the full piece, which delves into the ensuing legal battle, at ProPublica. (More medical malpractice stories.)
HEBGEN LAKE, Mont. — A man was rescued after nearly drowning while swimming in Rainbow Point, located 10 miles north of West Yellowstone.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, along with Hebgen Basin Rural EMS personnel and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, responded to reports of a swimmer in distress.
Officials say bystanders saw a man become unresponsive while swimming roughly 100 yards off the shoreline.
They, along with a boating group, located the man, pulled him out of the water, and performed life-saving measures until first responders arrived.
The man was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Officials say he is in critical condition.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office released the following information:
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from July 12 drawing
09-17-22-29, Bonus: 11
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 12 drawing
12-21-39-46-48, Bonus: 02
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.
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