AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoMontana Wildfire Response: Firefighters contained a blaze on the north face of Mt. Helena Monday, holding it to under half an acre while crews worked to fully extinguish it by helicopter; officials asked people to stay clear of the area and avoid drones. Public Lands & Wildlife: The Fish and Game Commission approved the first phase of the Upper Thompson Conservation Easement, protecting more than 34,600 acres for working forest, recreation, and wildlife in northwest Montana. State Government: The Montana Land Board unanimously approved the Gianfortes’ offer to donate the historic Hauser Mansion to become the state’s official governor’s residence. Local Community: Helena’s Montana History Festival runs June 24-28 to celebrate the full opening of the Montana Heritage Center, with mostly free events across the city. Crime & Courts: A Polson man, James Phillip Lawrence, was sentenced to 50 years for murdering another man over a land inheritance, with an additional 10 years for evidence tampering. Health & Food: Billings Clinic Cancer Center held its annual Cancer Survivor Month barbecue at ZooMontana, bringing patients, families, and providers together. Sports: Montana State rodeo teams head to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper with both men and women near the top, citing “consistency” as the key.
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