Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, October 4

Accused murderer Jonathan Bertsch appeared in District Court on Thursday before Judge Shane Vannatta, but his attorney did not appear, so he will be seen at a later date.

Helena business owner convicted of employer fraud, according to Deputy Attorney General Jon Bennion.

Montana OPI announced a five year $50 million Literacy Grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help improve test scores.

Cloudy in western Montana with a 50 percent chance of rain today, some weekend showers possible for Homecoming, with highs near 50.