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New housing in Deer Lodge aims to boost recruitment for Montana State Prison
KTMF - Montana
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DEER LODGE, Mont. – The Montana Department of Corrections is taking steps to address affordable housing challenges with the introduction of Pintler Meadows. This new workforce housing development is designed to attract and retain employees at the...
Montana Ag Network: Blueberry farm opens in the Flathead
KPAX - Montana
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August 6, 2025
KILA — Two families in the Flathead Valley have come together to create a blueberry patch just west of Kalispell. The blueberries are organic, non-GMO and are as tasty as they look. “Well, these are very healthy, great flavor and they go well with...
Flashing crosswalk installed near St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula
NBC Montana
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MISSOULA, Mont. — Officials announce a new flashing crosswalk was installed near Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. The new crosswalk is located at the intersection of McCormick and Spruce streets. The project reportedly aims to increase...
UM Research Center Convenes First Meeting of Local Health Care Leaders
University of Montana
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MISSOULA – The University of Montana recently brought together health care leaders from across the state to build and advance clinical and translational research to develop Montana’s health care workforce, advance expertise and expand...
Missoula Spruce Street intersection gets flashing crosswalk for hospital staff
KTMF - Montana
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MISSOULA, Mont. – Concern for caregiver safety at Providence St. Patrick Hospital has led to the installation of a flashing crosswalk at the intersection of Spruce Street and McCormick Street. According to Providence, the project was a...
Student doctor aims to serve rural Montana populations during clinical rotations
KTVQ 2 - Montana
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August 7, 2025
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY — The entire nation is facing a physician shortage, with the Association of American Medical Colleges predicting a loss of 86,000 doctors by 2036. Montana isn't immune to that shortage. According to the Department of Human...
Montana governor orders emergency state support in manhunt for bar shooter who killed four
Washington Examiner
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August 5, 2025
Gov. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) signed an executive order on Tuesday that granted emergency state support to local police in the manhunt for the suspected shooter who killed four people at a Montana bar late last week.The brief order authorized the...
How to educate your kids now about creating long-lasting healthy money habits
Montana Free Press
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August 7, 2025
It’s never too early to start having a conversation with your kids — whether they’re in elementary school, high school, or college — about smart ways to navigate finances. Starting the conversation earlier on will help to create healthy money...
State Supreme Court sides with judge in lawsuit by former Montana Freemen
Montana Free Press
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August 7, 2025
A Montana Freemen alumnus cannot sue a Yellowstone County justice of the peace for blocking him from defending a friend in a criminal proceeding, the state Supreme Court has ruled. Justices ruled without dissent against Rodney Owen Skurdal on...
Montana manhunt: What we know about arrest of alleged Anaconda gunman, victims
Independent Record - Montana
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Montana Standard Law enforcement vehicles pile up near Stumptown Road. Authorities believe Michael Brown, a suspected shooter, is in or around the Garrity Mountain and Stumptown Road area. Duncan Adams, Montana Standard Note: This story was last...
Support Children's Hospitals At Montana's High School All-Star Game
1370/94.7 AM KXTL - Montana
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August 7, 2025
If you are a fan of baseball in Butte and want to see one more competitive high school game here in town, you're in luck. Heck if you're a fan of high school baseball anywhere in the state, there's a game coming up that you need to know about. 3...
Groups Challenge Montana's New Abortion Rights Amendment
K99 - Montana
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August 7, 2025
Montana Voters Have Spoken About Abortion In 2024, Montana voters voted to make the right to an abortion a part of the Montana Constitution when they voted for CI-128. Ballotpedia reports that 57.76% of Montanans voted for the initiative and...
Natural Health: How can I speed up healing to soft tissue damage?
Irish Examiner
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August 7, 2025
I tripped while playing with my grandson six weeks ago, and my left ankle is still a little swollen. A scan showed soft tissue damage. My physiotherapist advised me to be patient. Is there anything I can do to speed up the healing process? I...
Montana Red Angus Association event explores strategies to add value in today’s market
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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August 6, 2025
Montana Red Angus Association event explores strategies to add value in today’s market With cattle markets high and feeder prices reaching record levels, optimism is back in the cattle business. But as producers gathered in Billings, Montana, last...
Montana DPHHS division receives renewed five-year national public health accreditation
Big Sky Times - Montana
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August 4, 2025
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Public Health and Safety Division (PHSD), along with its Family and Community Health Bureau, has received renewed national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board...
Montana DEQ final assessment shows Northwestern's Laurel plant in compliance
KTVQ 2 - Montana
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August 6, 2025
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued its final supplemental environmental assessment for the Yellowstone County Generation Station in Laurel. Environmental groups are once again raising concerns over Northwestern Energy's...
Can Montana balance conservation, hunting to save disappearing mule deer population?
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - Montana
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August 7, 2025
There are several places to lay blame for the mule deer population decline in south-central and eastern Montana: disease, weather extremes, loss of habitat, predators and nonresident hunters are some of the popular themes. Region 7, in southeast...
Days after secret health battle revealed, death of mega-star singer’s ex-hubby announced. He was 48.
SI Live - New York
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August 7, 2025
Brandon Blackstock, a manager, producer and executive hailed for his impact in the entertainment industry, died on Thursday, Aug. 7 after a battle with cancer that he had kept under wraps for several years. He was 48. Blackstock, the ex-husband of...
Who is Brandon Blackstock? All about Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband as singer postpones her Las Vegas Residency over his health issues
Sportskeeda
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August 7, 2025
On Wednesday, August 6, Kelly Clarkson posted on her Instagram sharing that she was postponing the upcoming shows of her Las Vegas residency due to her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock's, illness. The Stronger singer wrote: "While I normally keep my...
Montana health insurers propose double-digit rate increase for 2026
Montana Free Press
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August 1, 2025
Montanans who purchase individual health insurance through the federal Marketplace could see the cost of their plans spike by double digits in 2026. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, one of the insurance companies that sells plans under the...