AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWeather Watch: Gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday across Montana, with cooler highs in Missoula and higher fire danger in western Montana under Red Flag Warnings through Sunday evening. Local Sports: Laurel football opens 2026 with a new head coach and a new starting quarterback, while East Helena aims to build on its first-ever state semifinal run under second-year coach JD Ferris. College Athletics: Washington women’s soccer hosts Montana Sunday in a rematch of last year’s NCAA opener, and Montana State men’s basketball keeps momentum with a new schedule plus an eligibility boost for Jed Miller. Public Safety/Justice: Operation Windmill has wrapped up with 13 prosecutions tied to a fentanyl trafficking network that reached Montana. Economy & Jobs: Montana’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.2% in July as employment rose by about 625 jobs. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reports show diesel prices easing in parts of Montana, including Gallatin County’s lowest diesel at $4.99 in the week ending Aug. 15.
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