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State Agencies Warn Montanans to Limit Fish Consumption from Fort Peck Reservoir Due to PFAS Contamination
Three Montana state agencies issued a joint advisory on April 23 directing residents to limit how much fish they eat fro...
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Trump's Montana Federal Judge Pick Clears Senate Committee on Party-Line Vote
Kathleen "Katie" Lane, President Donald Trump's nominee for a federal judgeship in Montana, advanced out of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee this week on a party-line vote, moving her one step closer to a lifetime appointment on the federal bench here.
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Windy Boy Back in House Race, Dismisses Sexual Abuse Allegations as Political
State Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy announced Wednesday he is resuming his campaign for the Montana House, calling sexual abuse allegations leveled against ...
Government
Two Libertarians Competing for U.S. Senate Spot on Montana's June Primary Ballot
Montana's Libertarian Party — the only third party in the state with a guaranteed general election ballot line alongside Republicans and Democrats — h...
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Public Safety
Prescribed Burn Chars 20 Acres in Lewis and Clark County
A prescribed burn designated the Poorman RX fire has burned 20 acres in Lewis and Clark County, according to fire report...
Community
State Medical Board Revokes License of Helena Cancer Doctor
The Montana Board of Medical Examiners has revoked the medical license of a Helena oncologist, according to information ...
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