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Montana program supports adults with vision loss
KXLH 9 Helena - Montana
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July 2, 2025
At the Montana Association for the Blind’s Summer Orientation Program, students who are blind or visually impaired are learn practical skills, and build confidence along the way. After losing her vision, artist Kristi Eagle Horse thought her...
Montana Section 8 housing voucher waitlist reopens after 11 months
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 1, 2025
MONTANA – The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist has reopened after being paused for 11 months. This program is designed to assist low-income families across Montana, covering 10 comprehensive regions. Michael O'Neil, Montana NAHRO...
Montana libraries lose Wi-Fi hotspots access due to funding losses
KTMF - Montana
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July 1, 2025
MONTANA - Starting Tuesday, libraries across Montana have lost the ability to provide Wi-Fi hotspots to the public. This change comes as a result of federal funding losses that previously supported the Montana State Library's hotspot lending...
Montana State senior receives astronaut scholarship for STEM excellence
Yellowstone Times - Montana
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July 1, 2025
Amberly Guerrero, a senior at Montana State University, has been awarded a scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation in 2025. Guerrero is pursuing dual degrees in chemical and biological engineering. She was one of 74 students selected...
Montana News Roundup: Help Needed as Blackfoot Runs Dry
KGVO - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Managers are asking water users in the Blackfoot Basin to begin voluntary water conservation measures, as the river goes into another summer of extreme drought. 💧The Blackfoot has had several dry years in a row. And while a more normal winter...
Montana team wins Roundup ranch rodeo title
Black Hills Pioneer - South Dakota
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BELLE FOURCHE — Williams Rope Horse Company emerged with the title from the 16th annual Black Hills Roundup ranch rodeo held Tuesday at the Black Hills Roundup grounds. “We had a really good team, good horses. It’s just awesome,” team member Sy...
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for Montana Businesses
Hi Line Today - Montana
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July 5, 2025
Mont. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and nonprofits in ten eastern Montana counties that the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans is July 25th. The loans help cover economic losses caused by drought...
Montana VA urges consideration for veterans with PTSD this Fourth of July
KULR 8 - Montana
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GREAT FALLS, Mont. - As Independence Day celebrations approach, the Montana VA is asking all Montanans to be mindful of veterans who may be living with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. There are nearly 16 million veterans across the United...
Montana propane retailer adds efficiencies with sonar-based sensors at Growth Summit
LP Gas Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Moving propane to and through western Montana presents challenges. Snow can fall in any month of the year in this mountainous region. Railroad terminals are relatively scarce. That’s why Energy Partners LLC, a propane retailer with headquarters in...
Montana Senators issue statements after passing ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’
KULR 8 - Montana
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HELENA, Mont. – After successfully voting to pass President Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, Montana’s U.S. Senators released statements celebrating the bill’s success. U.S. Senator Steve Daines said he “applauds” the Senate...
Montana Asthma Control Program receives EPA leadership award
Big Sky Times - Montana
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June 30, 2025
The Montana Asthma Control Program (MACP) has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2025 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. This award recognizes MACP's comprehensive approach to public health, integrating...
Montana's mental health crisis can't be ignored
The Western News - Montana
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July 1, 2025
Montana is facing a mental health crisis that can no longer be ignored. This isn’t about assigning blame—it’s about acknowledging a systemic failure that continues to cost lives and undermine the dignity of those in need. The situation at Montana...
Montana Senator: "Huge Wins for Working Class Families"
KPRK-KMMS - Montana
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July 1, 2025
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" passes the US Senate. Montana's Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) highlights tax relief for working families. Shortly after we wrapped up our radio show at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning the breaking news started to flash- the US...
Montana Driver Arrested For DUI After Overturning Truck
Montana State News Network
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July 1, 2025
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 28, 2025, a Montana Highway Patrol trooper responded to a single-vehicle crash located at mile marker 18 on MT Highway 200. The trooper arrived at the scene and located a silver Ford F-150 that was upside down...
Montana-Based Forensics Non-Profit Offers Free Help to MMIP Families in New Mexico
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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July 1, 2025
A Montana non-profit is stepping up to help tackle the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)—and its impact is reaching all the way to New Mexico.Ohkomi Forensics, founded by Dr. Haley Omeasoo, provides forensic services...
Fireworks rules in Montana for Independence Day weekend
KTMF - Montana
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MONTANA - As residents prepare to celebrate, it's important to be aware of the restrictions on fireworks in various parts of Montana. Fireworks are prohibited on all public lands, including national forests, state parks and Bureau of Land...
Montana Shoppers Are Breaking This Basic Costco Courtesy Rule
96.3 The Blaze - Montana
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July 1, 2025
If you frequent the Costco in Missoula, Billings, Kalispell, or Bozeman, you know what to expect: traffic jams in the main aisle, someone sprinting for the rotisserie chickens, and a good chance of scoring a free snack on a napkin. But here’s...
Montana Could See Rise in Tick-Linked Meat Allergy
96.3 The Blaze - Montana
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July 1, 2025
There is a tick that can cause you to become allergic to red meat. And yeah, it’s spreading. Fast. This same tick, the lone star, named for the speck of white on its back, has been causing a surge in something called alpha-gal syndrome. One bite,...
Montana firefighters react to deadly Idaho ambush
KXLH 9 Helena - Montana
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July 1, 2025
HELENA — The ambush of firefighters in Idaho has left firefighters here in Montana shaken, but they say it will not stop them from protecting our communities. West Valley Fire Chief reacts to the Idaho shooting: Montana firefighters react to...
Montana Property Appraisal Notices Mailed with Updated 2025-26 Values and Rates
Hi Line Today - Montana
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July 1, 2025
HomeState NewsMontana Property Appraisal Notices Mailed with Updated 2025-26 Values and Rates HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices to property owners statewide. These are not...