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Montana Law Enforcement Academy Celebrates Largest Graduating Class

75 new officers prepare to join law enforcement agencies across the state

Missoula County Allocates $20,800 in Impact Grants to Support Rural Community Projects

Grants cover various community-driven projects in areas such as Bonner and Frenchtown.

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Missoula Public Library Introduces New Telehealth Pod

A collaborative initiative aims to make pediatric healthcare more accessible in Montana.

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Montana Launches Pioneering Free Digital Mental Health Tool for Youth

The initiative, known as Project YES, aims to address the high adolescent suicide rates in Montana.

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Missoula Schools Signal Return to COVID-Style Crackdowns—This Time Over Measles

District Warns of Quarantine for Unvaccinated Kids as Local Health Officials Stoke Hysteria

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Montana Land Board Approves New Logging Project in Lincoln County

The unanimous decision supports forest rejuvenation and school funding

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Montana Leads the Nation with Groundbreaking Right to Compute Act

Governor Greg Gianforte signs pioneering legislation to protect computational rights.

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Montana Maintains Low Unemployment with Rate Holding Below 3% for Six Months

Montana’s economy showcases robust growth, significantly outperforming the national average unemployment rate.

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Montana Inaugurates Amazon’s New Facility in Belgrade

The new Amazon delivery station is expected to boost local economy with jobs and significant investment.

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East Missoula Fire District’s Levy Proposal Clarified Amid Initial Confusion

Community to vote on a proposed $300,000 levy for the East Missoula Rural Fire District in the upcoming Special District Election.

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Montana Honors Retired Teacher Bob Tipton for His Distinguished Career

Bob Tipton celebrated for his 43-year career and impact on Helena’s education community

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Missoula County Receives $525,000 Development Grant for Theater Renovations

The grant, issued by the Montana Department of Commerce, will aid in replacing the roof of the Missoula Children’s Theater.

Kalispell Announces Spring Cleanup Event for Residential Customers

The event aims to assist residents in disposing of household and yard waste during the second week of May.

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Montana Backs Trump in Legal Showdown Over Education Bureaucracy

Trump’s Cuts Target DC Bureaucracy; 21-State Brief Calls It a Win for Women and Local Control

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Montana Seeks Federal Help to Clean Voter Rolls and Verify Eligibility

With support from the Trump administration, Montana plans deeper checks on voter eligibility

Montana Highway Patrol Dispatcher Brittney Buchanan accepts Dispatcher of the Year Award

MHP Dispatchers Honored During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

MHP Dispatcher Brittney Buchanan was honored as Dispatcher of the Year for her outstanding service.

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Colstrip Coal Plant Granted Two-Year Exemption from EPA Emissions Rule

Montana delegation hails decision as key to energy reliability and economic stability

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Montana Bill Raises Alarm Over Human Experimentation Standards

Critics say SB 535 lacks basic patient safeguards, opens door to biotech human trials with minimal oversight