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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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Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday. -
From Arctic landscapes to insect bodies, climate change is shifting the familiar colors of nature. -
El Niño rains have transformed Chile's Atacama Desert into a spectacular sea of color, awakening a fleeting ecosystem of flowers and wildlife in one of the driest places on Earth. -
Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare workers first. -
Republicans made gains with young voters in 2024, but in this year's midterms Americans under 30 issued a strong rebuke of President Trump and his party, voting decisively for Democrats instead.
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