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Montana Has Some Of The Highest Child Care Costs In America
Big Stack 103.9 - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Montana Families Are Paying A Premium For Childcare When my son started kindergarten last year, I was pretty excited. I wasn't excited because he was starting school; no, I was excited I was no longer going to have to pay childcare expenses. How...
Montana Viewpoint: Remembering Pat Williams
The Missoula Current - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Jim Elliott Pat Williams has died. He was Montana’s longest serving Congressman, serving from 1979 to 1997. He had a sense of justice and values which he defended proudly and vigorously, often in the face of strong and outraged opposition. He was...
Montana nonprofit exploring youth housing after eye-opening report
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - Montana
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July 3, 2025
MISSOULA — Living independently for the first time can be challenging for many young adults, but those involved in the foster care or justice system are especially vulnerable to homelessness, according to a new report. Young adults aging out of...
Independence Day 2025 in Butte, Montana
KXLF 4 - Montana
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July 4, 2025
BUTTE — Thousands of people turned out to take in the sights and sounds of the annual Fourth of July Parade in Butte, Montana, as part of the Freedom Fest that kicked off on July 3rd with a fireworks display from the Big M. The annual parade is...
Montana Wild Set New Programs for July in Helena
KSEN - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Montana Wild is Fish, Wildlife and Parks conservation education center located in Helena, Montana The center offers educational programs to the public throughout the year, with field trips available for schools Montana Wild will be offering events...
Montana Wildfire Risk Climbs Ahead of July Fourth Weekend
Flathead Beacon - Montana
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July 3, 2025
A plume of smoke rose over Truman Creek west of Kalispell last weekend as fire tore through 5.5 acres of dense forest above Browns Meadow Road. Crews responded with both aerial and ground support, and the fire was fully contained by Sunday. But...
Montana rivers drop, algae spreads as drought deepens
KPAX - Montana
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July 3, 2025
MISSOULA — Following a warm, dry spring and early summer that hammered the winter snowpack, Montana’s rivers are already showing signs of stress with two months of summer to go. On the first day of July, the Blackfoot Challenge said in a news...
Montana's Recreational Shooting Restrictions: What You Need To Know
92.5 KAAR - Montana
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July 3, 2025
BUTTE, MT - In Montana, guns and open spaces go hand-in-hand. From competitive marksmen to casual plinkers sighting in a .22, Southwest Montana has long been a haven for recreational shooters. But now, one of the most popular—and...
Montana’s abortion amendment is being challenged
SRN News
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July 3, 2025
Montana’s abortion amendment is being challenged (SRN NEWS)-A pro-life group has filed suit to overturn the legislation because of a procedural issue. The Montana Family Foundation says people who registered to vote on election day did NOT receive...
Montana fireworks stand beats the heat to buy fireworks before tariffs
KPAX - Montana
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July 3, 2025
BILLINGS — Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate Independence Day, but consumers went into the holidays uncertain of what it would cost to light up the skies because of tariffs. Many stands in the Billings area purchased their fireworks before...
Montana Is In The Top 3 States For Girls Night Out
92.5 KAAR - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Hey ladies! Looking for your next girls' trip or night out? There's nothing better than planning a night with your best friends—dancing, good food, and great drinks. But let's be real, picking the perfect spot can be tough. Big names like Vegas...
UM clinic preserves legal history of Montana's tribes
The Missoula Current - Montana
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July 4, 2025
Phil Stempin (UM News Service) 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...
High court stays out of scuffle over Montana abortion consent law
The Missoula Current - Montana
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July 4, 2025
Kelsey Reichmann WASHINGTON (CN) — Montana came up short at the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday in its bid to revive a parental consent law for abortion access, but some conservative justices suggested taking up the issue in a different case. The...
Fourth of July celebrations bring fireworks to Montana
KTMF - Montana
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July 4, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont. - Missoula is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring the Zoo Town Music Festival at the fairgrounds. The festival will take place tonight and tomorrow, offering a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike....
Consumers: Montana Gas prices "ok" for now
KPAX - Montana
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July 4, 2025
HELENA — It wasn't long ago that drivers around the country were paying $4 or even $5 for a gallon of regular at the pump. That being said, for now, folks around Montana don't have much to complain about. Right now, a gallon of regular unleaded...
Montana Morning Headlines: Thursday, July 3, 2025
KPAX - Montana
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July 3, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Thursday. A fire broke out Wednesday night at the former Pyramid Mountain Lumber yard, fully engulfing two buildings. The fire was sparked during the new owner's demolition...
Montana leads nation in drunk driving as Fourth of July approaches
KTMF - Montana
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MONTANA - As the Fourth of July draws near, the excitement of fireworks and family gatherings brings a heightened risk on the roads. Montana ranks as the worst state for drunk driving, taking the top spot in the nation, according to a recent...
US Supreme Court won’t take up case over Montana abortion consent law
Straight Arrow News
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case over Montana’s abortion law. Under the law, parents would have to give consent for a minor to get an abortion. The law, which was put in place in 2013 but never took effect because the state’s...
Montana governor vetoes several bipartisan conservation bills
Public News Service
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Environmental and wildlife conservation in Montana took hits during this year's state legislative session, including vetoes from the governor on bills that received bipartisan support. Among bills Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed was House Bill 477,...
Montana News Roundup: Don’t Freak if You Get This Mail
KGVO - Montana
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July 3, 2025
These aren't your property tax bills. Yet. The Montana Department of Revenue advises property owners, including businesses, to watch for notifications arriving this week that will allow them to verify the accuracy of their information and file for...