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Montana lawmakers this spring are eyeing a proposal from the governor’s office to expand the Montana State Prison and invest millions of dollars in improving public safety.
Kayla Desroches
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Kayla Desroches
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Regional News
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Wildlife managers will close the hunt for bighorn sheep in parts of northcentral Montana this year…amidst concerns that disease is decimating the population. -
Vietnam veterans presented with special commemorative lapel pins on the 50th anniversary of the war in southeast Asia. -
Montana’s water operators are responsible for keeping drinking water clean and sewers running. But in rural towns, many are aging out of the workforce. Finding replacements for these operators caught between dedication and retirement hasn't been easy. -
Administrators from the federal Small Business Administration were in Montana on Wednesday, touring a small business in Bozeman to promote American manufacturing. -
Art spaces in a couple of Montana’s largest cities are showcasing the whimsical, bird and dinosaur-themed creations of Billings artist Louis Habeck. -
Bills before the legislature would license community health workers and make it easier for some other health professionals licensed in other states to do business in Montana.
National News
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This week inspired questions of self-reflection, like "could I talk for 25 hours straight?" and "do I feel liberated?" and "can you tell me again why the Wisconsin Supreme Court is important?" -
The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune? -
A GOP electoral warning points to Elon Musk in the hot seat, and President Trump employed a third-term distraction. Also, a trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies. -
Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions. -
Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.
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