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Sharon Lee Stratton, 82
Hungry Horse News - Montana
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July 9, 2025
Sharon Stratton passed away in June 2025 at Logan Health Center. She was born in 1942 in Anaconda, Montana to Kenney and Jean (Fish) Olson. Growing up, she lived in many places, including Bremerton Washington, Valdez Alaska, and various parts of...
Montana steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Big Sky Times - Montana
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July 4, 2025
Montana implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
Mary Jean Baril, 98
Hungry Horse News - Montana
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July 9, 2025
Mary Jean Baril, 98, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2025, at Logan Health Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on July 19, 1926, in Eureka, Montana, to John and Minnie Livengood. Mary had one brother and three...
Northwest Montana farmers say canola remains a marketable and reliable crop
Daily Inter Lake - Montana
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July 6, 2025
Expansive fields distinguished by bright yellow flowers dot Northwest Montana in the summer, showcasing the work of farmers raising a crop that has been utilized for decades for its benefits to the soil and consistent market demand. With plants...
Montana’s Missed Solar Opportunity Hurts Ratepayers and Our Energy Future
Flathead Beacon - Montana
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July 4, 2025
Montanans’ wallets, freedom, and energy future took a heavy hit with the Governor’s recent veto of Senate Bill 188. The Montana Solar Shares Act (SB 188) would have opened the door for community solar: shared, locally-produced solar energy...
Montana Morning Headlines: Friday, July 4, 2025
KPAX - Montana
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July 4, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Friday. The Zootown Festival kicks off today at the Missoula Fairgrounds, drawing thousands of music fans from across the state. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m., with the first...
Montana Ranked Second Most Patriotic State in Nation
Hi Line Today - Montana
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July 4, 2025
HomeState NewsMontana Ranked Second Most Patriotic State in Nation HELENA, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that Montana has been ranked the second most patriotic state in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub....
Montana WILD Hosts Free Family-Friendly Nature Events in July
Hi Line Today - Montana
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July 4, 2025
HomeState NewsMontana WILD Hosts Free Family-Friendly Nature Events in July HELENA, Mont. — Montana WILD in Helena is offering a series of free outdoor events in July. Activities include a family fishing night on July 15th, bird banding on July...
Measles cases reported in four Montana counties this year
KPVI - Idaho
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MONTANA - This year, Montana has experienced confirmed measles cases across four counties. Gallatin County reported 17 confirmed cases, Hill County had four, while both Flathead County and Yellowstone County each reported two cases. This brings...
Montana changes course by opting in to NCAA settlement this year
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 3, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana is changing course and will opt in this year to the settlement stemming from the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit. The recent settlement means college athletic programs across the country are free to...
Plains veteran leads state VFW
The Sanders County Ledger - Montana
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A Plains resident was elected to the highest office and is the first woman to hold the title of State Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Montana. Heather Allen was elected the state commander in Havre at the VFW Montana State...
Que Montana shakes the world with sixth album
The Standard
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Afro-Pop musician, Que Montana INTERNATIONAL Afro-Pop musician, Que Montana, has surprised many following announcements of his grand return on the global musical stage, armed with Afrivo Rhythms, a sizzling and sixth album. The album was released...
Beautiful Sunday for Montana
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 6, 2025
Temperatures were in the 60s and 70s today, although low 80s far southeast Montana. A severe thunderstorm watch until 9 pm for the eastern half of Montana, including Billings, Glasgow and Miles City. And also Sheridan, Wyoming. A line of severe...
Montana company uses goats to help prevent wildfires, invasive weeds
NBC Montana
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As wildfire season intensifies across Montana, one local company is taking an unconventional approach to reducing fire risk. The key to that success have been goats. Ohana Goats LLC, based near Baker, is using its herd to help prevent the spread...
Motorcyclist dies following Helena crash
KPAX - Montana
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July 9, 2025
HELENA — Helena police say a motorcyclist died after colliding with a truck Monday night on the north side of town. Dispatch received a call around 9 p.m. about a crash between a motorcycle and another vehicle at the corner of North Montana Avenue...
Down Memory Lane for the week of July 9, 2025
Clearwater Tribune - Idaho
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10 yrs ago – July 9, 2015 July 12 marks 75th anniversary of first local smokejumping-- Pioneer smokejumpers Rufus Robinson of Kooskia, Idaho and Earl Cooley of Hamilton, Montana made the first ever jump to a fire on Marten Creek within the Moose...
Report: Noxon bridge deck needs repairs
The Sanders County Ledger - Montana
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The Montana Department of Transportation is recommending the county prioritize deck repairs on the Noxon bridge after a bridge inspection last week. MDT, in a July 2 letter to the Sanders County Commissioners, stated that the inspection "found...
Montana Lottery Lucky For Life, Big Sky Bonus results for July 3, 2025
Great Falls Tribune - Montana
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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Lucky For Life numbers from July 3 drawing 12-29-30-42-45, Lucky Ball: 18 Check Lucky For Life payouts and...
Trump Administration Freezes Federal Education Funding With Impacts Statewide And Locally
Glasgow Courier - Montana
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July 9, 2025
Editor’s Note – This story was originally published in the July 1, 2025, issue of the Daily Montanan. Information has been added to include the impact on local Valley County schools. The Trump administration has put on hold $6.8 billion in federal...
University of Montana clinic preserves legal history of Montana Tribes
KPAX - Montana
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July 6, 2025
MISSOULA — It’s a tool to strengthen tribal sovereignty. The Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic at the University of Montana has embarked on an ambitious project to create the Indian Law Portal – a comprehensive digital archive of legal...