A republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction appeared in court to face a misdemeanor obstruction of justice charge. Harrison superintendent-principal Sharyl Allen pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning before Justice of the Peace Jordan Allhands in Madison County District Court. She stated that she intends to hire an attorney. Allen is not in custody, and the judge set bond conditions during the hearing. FULL STORY: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/republican-candidate-for-state-superintendent-pleads-not-guilty-to-obstruction-charge# Stay up to date with our digital and social media content: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBCMontana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbc_montana/ Latest local news and weather: https://nbcmontana.com/ Latest Weather Forecast: https://nbcmontana.com/weather Download our App: https://nbcmontana.com/station/nbc-montana-news-and-weather-app Share Your Photos and Videos: https://NBCMontana.com/ChimeIn Send us News Tips: ml-Missoula-KECI-News@sbgtv.com Call our newsroom: 406-721-5642 NBC Montana is a MT based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs, or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. #montana #montanamoment #nbcmontana #mtwx #news