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Kayla Desroches
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Yellowstone Public Radio
A multimillion dollar bond and levy to expand the Yellowstone County Detention Facility failed at the polls this election season. Organizers say the economy may be why.
Regional News
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Montana Lottery postponed ticket sales on Nov.1 after technical problems with the ticketing system -
Voters showed up across Montana on election day, with about a 57% turnout statewide. -
With colder winter temperatures just around the corner, many Wyoming households are bracing for even higher energy bills. -
Voters appear to have rejected a proposal to expand the facility and fund its operations. -
Downing and Forstag claim victory in U.S. House races. -
National News
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Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women. -
Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair." -
Visitors, ecologists, park rangers and residents all love this wild barrier island off the coast of southern Georgia. But they have different ideas of how to best protect it. -
Affordability concerns were top of mind for voters heading into the midterms, as tariffs and the war in Iran drove up prices, including food costs. Now, Americans are expecting relief from Washington. -
Following Tuesday's "blue wave," Democrats have vowed to reign in ICE's power. What could they actually accomplish?
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