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Butte residents sue mining company over water contamination
KBZK Bozeman - Montana
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August 23, 2025
BUTTE - Some Butte residents recently filed a lawsuit against Montana Resources claiming Butte’s recent water contamination scare caused them economic and emotional hardship. The Graybill Law Firm filed a class action complaint against Montana...
Trump blames rising electricity prices on renewable energy
ABC St. Louis - Missouri
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — Electricity prices are climbing nationwide — up more than 5% in the past year, according to federal data — and projections show the trend continuing into 2026. President Donald Trump is pointing the finger at renewable energy....
As need for Montana housing grows, so do construction costs
KTVQ 2 - Montana
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August 22, 2025
BILLINGS — As the Billings community continues to grow and expand, so does the need for housing. Along with the price hikes felt on the average Billings home, construction costs have also increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to...
UM researcher studies songbirds near Anaconda for clues on mining's long-term impact
Glacier Country News - Montana
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August 22, 2025
University of Montana graduate student Mary Venegas is leading research to assess the lingering effects of historic mining on songbird populations near Anaconda, Montana. The project focuses on how heavy metal contamination from past smelter...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 8/22/2025
PLANADVISER
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August 22, 2025
Cetera Hires Michael Zawatsky and Team From Oasis Asset Management Group Cetera hired Michael Zawatsky and his seven-person team from Oasis Asset Management, B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.’s registered investment adviser arm. Zawatsky’s team now...
Great Falls will host 'Montana Clean Energy Fair'
KRTV - Montana
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August 22, 2025
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Montana Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will host a free event featuring more than 20 exhibitors showcasing solar, wind, battery storage, and other technologies. The free event will be along the 100 block of...
'Keeping ranching lands in ranching hands': More than 122,300 acres of easements across Montana OK'd
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - Montana
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August 22, 2025
Will Israel praised a slate of 22 habitat conservation easements that were approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday as proof that Montana residents are good people. The 30- and 40-year term easements are spread across more than...
Exciting 2025 Montana State Score Predictions You Need to See
96.7 KISS FM - Montana
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August 22, 2025
The Montana State University Bobcats are preparing to kick off its 2025-26 football season with an exciting game on the road against the University of Oregon Ducks. If you're wondering what the upcoming season has in store for the Bobcats, here's...
Professor Warns Of Declining Lumber Mills In Montana’s Forests
94.9 KYSS FM - Montana
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August 22, 2025
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On Thursday’s KGVO Talk Back show, UM Forestry Professor Dr. Peter Kolb was asked about what was termed ‘the Good Neighbor Authority’ with the U.S. Forest Service and how many steps any timber sale must go through....
Popular Western Montana River Fishing Sites Getting Facelifts
94.9 KYSS FM - Montana
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August 22, 2025
Sure, there are lots of fishing access sites among the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys' "Big Three" rivers. But there are two we want to make anglers and river recreation lovers aware of that are undergoing a little cosmetic surgery. One now...
Our Chat with US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in Montana
Cat Country 102.9 - Montana
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August 22, 2025
We got to sit down with US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise as he dropped in following our coverage of the Western Congressional Caucus summit meetings in the Flathead Valley. We talked about how the Big Beautiful Bill helps the West and more....
Best Breakfast Restaurant Montana
1370/94.7 AM KXTL - Montana
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August 22, 2025
Breakfast in Bozeman is no joke. From cozy cafes to bustling brunch spots, locals and visitors alike have plenty of options to start their day right. But when it comes to the single best breakfast in all of Montana? You’ll have to take a short...
New Palmer Amaranth Detection in Montana, August 2025
Northern Ag Network
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August 22, 2025
Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) was confirmed for the first time in Hill County, Montana in August 2025. This is the fourth confirmed occurrence of this weed in Montana. Be on the lookout for this species and its close relative waterhemp...
Trump administration pushes for energy dominance amid AI growth
KMTR - Oregon
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration is making strides in its promise to expand American energy production and strengthen energy independence, according to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. "President Trump is delivering absolutely on...
How a shadowy investor group tried, and failed, to buy a $1.4M Montana lottery prize
Missoulian - Montana
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Montana Lottery security director Bryan Costigan keeps a close eye on ticket sales figures. So when the sales for the Montana Cash game spiked by nearly 1,300% in a three-day span in May, Costigan knew some caper was underway. "If you purchase all...
Montana Ag Network: Cabin in the Crazy Mountains 'just the beginning'
KTVQ 2 - Montana
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August 21, 2025
A decades-long battle is intensifying in Montana's Crazy Mountains as family farms and ranches are increasingly purchased by large corporations and millionaires, with new development now reaching into the heart of the wilderness area. The latest...
Montana’s Outdoor Economy Depends on the Roadless Rule
Flathead Beacon - Montana
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August 21, 2025
Montana is blessed with an outdoor heritage that is the envy of the nation. Whether it’s hunting, hiking, fishing, OHV riding, paddling, mountain biking, or just a family picnic, our state’s roadless public lands offer something for everyone. I...
Eshylon Scientific opens in Bozeman, boosting local semiconductor industry
KTMF - Montana
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August 22, 2025
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte welcomed Eshylon Scientific to Montana, marking a significant investment in the state's semiconductor industry. The new facility in Bozeman will focus on research, development and manufacturing, the...
Steve Daines calls for investigation into abortion pill makers and backs Montana mining
Southeast Montana News
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August 21, 2025
Senator Steve Daines has recently used his social media platform to comment on issues ranging from pharmaceutical oversight to national energy policy and Montana’s representation in Washington, D.C. In a series of posts dated August 19-21, 2025,...
In pictures: How surging home prices nuked Montana’s property tax balance — and how a second-home tax might fix it
Montana Free Press
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August 21, 2025
Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. Skyrocketing home values and ensuing property tax shifts have caused widespread anxiety across Montana in recent years, spurring...