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Montana News

Statewide news from Montana Public Radio

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Montana wildfire update for July 31, 2023

Montana wildfire update for July 31, 2023

Bone dry conditions, powerful winds and multiple new wildfire starts kept ground and air firefighting resources busy in ... Read more

1 Aug 2023

1min

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How to spot misinformation in your community

How to spot misinformation in your community

Spreading misinformation can be as simple as hitting the share button when something grabs your attention on social medi... Read more

1 Aug 2023

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Judge temporarily blocks Montana's drag performance ban

Judge temporarily blocks Montana's drag performance ban

A federal district court judge Friday put a temporary block on a new state law banning drag performances where minors co... Read more

29 Jul 2023

1min

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Montana State Hospital construction set to resume after wastewater leak

Montana State Hospital construction set to resume after wastewater leak

Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is recommending construction resumes on a project updating the waste... Read more

29 Jul 2023

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Daines says he’s confident in McConnell's ability to lead after a health scare

Daines says he’s confident in McConnell's ability to lead after a health scare

Montana’s Republican Sen. Steve Daines said he’s confident in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s leadership follow... Read more

28 Jul 2023

1min

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Forest Service to remove dead trees around Butte water plant to avoid fire risk

Forest Service to remove dead trees around Butte water plant to avoid fire risk

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that wildfire risk around Butte’s main water treatment facility is serious enough... Read more

28 Jul 2023

1min

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Tribes will have a larger voice in the state Indian Language Preservation program

Tribes will have a larger voice in the state Indian Language Preservation program

Montana tribes are closer to gaining more authority in a state program designed to preserve Indigenous languages.

27 Jul 2023

1min

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Restrictions on fires and fishing are going into effect in northwest Montana

Restrictions on fires and fishing are going into effect in northwest Montana

Fire officials announced Wednesday that Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented across most of northwest Montana t... Read more

27 Jul 2023

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Rivers close to fishing amid hot, dry weather

Rivers close to fishing amid hot, dry weather

The first rivers in Montana have been closed to fishing due to hot dry weather.

27 Jul 2023

1min

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Judge hears arguments over a lawsuit challenging anti-drag law

Judge hears arguments over a lawsuit challenging anti-drag law

A district court judge heard arguments Wednesday in Helena over a lawsuit challenging recently passed legislation bannin... Read more

27 Jul 2023

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