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DNRC Proposes 50-Acre Wildfire Prevention Project Near Bozeman
Sep 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Environment, Government
Project reflects Montana’s expanded forest management strategy backed by $30 million annual funding
Two 19-Year-Olds Face Life Sentences After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Assault on Fort Peck Reservation
Sep 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
Sentencing scheduled for January 2026 in federal court
Missoula Parks Hosts Community Pickleball Social to Build Connections Through Recreation
Sep 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Culture
Friday evening event at Fort Missoula Regional Park welcomes all skill levels for round-robin play, food trucks and community building
Montana Centenarians Share Secrets as State Tackles Aging Challenges
Sep 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Culture, Government, Health
21 Montanans reached 100 in 2025, celebrated at conference addressing long-term care crisis
Missoula Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
Numerous incidents ranging from medical calls to disturbances.
Gallatin Crime Report – September 17, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
Early morning activities dominated Gallatin’s incident log.
Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates $38 Million for Montana, North Dakota
Sep 17, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Energy, Government
Phoenix Energy One leads competitive bidding for 23 parcels covering more than 7,600 acres of public land
Montana Secretary of State Promotes Voter Registration Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Sep 17, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Elections, Government
Christi Jacobsen encourages Montanans to verify registration status and prepare for 2026 elections
Federal Sentencing Contradicts Claims Heart Butte School District Financial Crisis Was Resolved
Sep 17, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime, Education
Former employee sentenced for $30,000 embezzlement more than a year after officials claimed budget was “in order”
Billings Registered Sex Offender Convicted After Using Gift Cards to Solicit Child Images Online
Sep 17, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
Steven Scott’s case highlights challenges in monitoring registered offenders’ digital activities
Montana State Builds on DARPA Partnership to Court Regional Innovators
Sep 17, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Business, Education, Technology
University hosts Sept. 24 event connecting Montana businesses with federal defense research opportunities
Industry Executives Dominate Gianforte’s Energy Task Force Appointments
Sep 17, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Energy, Government
Twenty-member panel includes utility executives and energy company officials, with bipartisan legislative leadership from Pope and Parry