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Briefs: The lower Big Hole River is under a full fishing closure due to drought and heat; Jefferson County Commissioners have appointed a new legislator to an open seat. Montana State University says it will continue providing Native American cultural programs thanks to a renewed $2.4 million grant.
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An evacuation order issued by the Ravalli County Sheriff due to a wildfire burning in the area has been rescinded. Evacuation warnings remain in place.
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A pair of Montana sisters grew up jumping rope together. Now, they’re taking their shared sport to the world stage, competing for Team USA at the International Jump Rope Union World Championships in Japan.
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Montana health officials will ask federal regulators to approve work requirements for Montanans on Medicaid expansion. The state also wants enrollees to pay premiums and co-payments for doctor visits.
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The state psychiatric hospital has a new CEO. This will be the fifth leader of the embattled facility in the past four years.
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The median home value across the state rose by two thirds in the last 4 years. Montana Free Press’ Eric Dietrich crunched the numbers and joined MTPR’s Elinor Smith to break them down.
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More than 23,000 Montanans will soon see their student loan balance increase for the first time in at least a year. Interest will start accruing for borrowers on the SAVE plan next week.
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A new report indicates the Jefferson River basin might be in trouble. The nonprofits behind the study hope it will spur change.
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Helena Public Schools officials say a new partnership will bring dedicated art instruction to elementary schools for the first time in years.
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A recent agricultural summit is teaching Montana farmers about regenerative and organic practices. Farmers hope those changes will improve the health of the land and their communities.