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New downloadable e-books, educational supplies available through state library

Montana officials said that the lives of the state's residents will soon be enriched through new online and downloadable e-books, audiobooks and educational supplies.

By James Ledbetter | Dec 29, 2020

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Human Resource Development Council awarded grant to preserve affordable homes in Montana

A $1 million grant will fund rehabilitation and preservation of the Boulevard Apartments in Bozeman, the Montana Department of Commerce said in a news release.

By Bob Pepalis | Dec 4, 2020

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Montana ranks low on broadband availability list, study shows

By James Ledbetter | Dec 2, 2020

Recent studies suggest that Montana ranks near the bottom of a list that compares the availability of broadband internet in the nation.

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Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

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Montana group battles Bullock's 'unconstitutional attack on small business'

By T.H. Lawrence | 4 years ago

Montana business owner Jerry Steed believes that Gov. Steve Bullock has been exceeding his authority by imposing onerous restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MSU receives $776,000 grant to explore faster, cheaper COVID-19 test

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 25, 2020

A $776,000 state grant paid for with federal CARES Act money will help to fund research and development of a complementary COVID-19 testing method by faculty at Montana State University.

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Republican candidate Walsh on the importance of reopening Montana's schools this fall

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 25, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to be a cause for concern, Kenneth Walsh, Republican candidate for the 71st District of Montana’s House of Representatives, shared his opinion on how and why schools should reopen in the fall.

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U.S. Supreme Court rules Montana cannot exclude religious schools from school choice

By Sarah Downey | 4 years ago

Montana’s tax credit program for private school education cannot exclude using the money for religious schools, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 30.

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Gallatin County gyms reopen with required guidelines

By Elle Johnson | Jun 29, 2020

Several Gallatin County businesses, including gyms, reopened on May 15, but are working to adhere by Phase 1 guidelines, Healthy Gallatin reported.

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Ridge Athletics Club now open at 50% capacity

By Charmaine Little | Jun 10, 2020

Ridge Athletics Club opened its doors May 15 after being closed for roughly two months; but not without social distancing guidelines, according to Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

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Montana residents cope with layoffs and furloughs

By Elle Johnson | May 8, 2020

Thousands of Montanans have been laid off due to the financial crisis caused by COVID-19, and many are struggling with the impact it's had on their lives.

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DEQ: Releases Decision Document for Montana Limestone Resources, LLC

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its Decision Document for Montana Limestone Resources, LLC’s proposed limestone quarry and lime plant. The quarry and plant would be located about 2.5 miles west of Drummond, Mont., in Granite County.

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COVID-19 crisis has not ceased work at Montana Superfund sites

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 18, 2020

Work on the Montana's approximately 20 Superfund sites has not ceased, even as the COVID-19 crisis has brought much of the rest of Montana to a grinding halt.

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Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport sees major drop in travelers due to COVID-19

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 14, 2020

The Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport has seen an 80% drop in visitors since the COVID-19 pandemic began interrupting travel plans domestically and internationally.

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Minimum wage hike takes effect in Montana

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

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New academic study on metal levels in Butte newborns finds high levels of copper, zinc

By Sarah Downey | Dec 17, 2019

A pilot study on the metals content in the stool of Butte infants has brought attention to the work of a Montana Tech professor.

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U.S. Navy veteran found guilty of health care fraud

By Hollie Ferguson | Oct 23, 2019

A U.S. Navy veteran was convicted of fraud Oct. 18 after the Veterans Administration said he exaggerated his illness. Based on reporting done by Seaborn Larson for ABC FOX Montana, John Hughes was found guilty on 20 counts, including health care fraud and theft of government money.