AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHelena Air Quality: Helena is smoky again this morning, with air quality “unhealthy for everyone” tied to the Bear Gulch prescribed burn southwest of town; officials say it should stay smoky through today, so limit outdoor time. Weekend Storms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to spread across parts of Montana Thursday, then moisture surges Friday into a wetter, longer weekend with a marginal risk of excessive rainfall and flooding risk in burn scars and low-lying areas. Local Sports & Pride: Helena attorney and Paralympian Katie Verderber was named to the 2026-27 USA Wheelchair Curling National Team. Energy & Costs: Gas prices in Montana rose 7.5 cents over the week, averaging $4.47/g Monday, while a federal judge allowed American Prairie to keep grazing bison on three allotments for now. Community Notes: Roosevelt County commissioners voted to keep the same health insurance for now, and Wolf Point’s library is hosting a Medicare enrollment watch party Thursday.
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