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Longmire is a western crime drama–that has attracted fans far and wide…either to the original best-selling novels by author Craig Johnson…or to the popular Netflix adaptation that ran for six seasons.While Longmire is set in a fictional Wyoming town, its popularity has made the very real town of Buffalo, Wyoming a destination for fans who come from all over the world to get a taste of western life.
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Regional News
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The Attorney General’s office asked the court to take over the case after a district court judge ordered the Montana Secretary of State to count inactive voters as qualified electors.
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Persistent heat and unprecedented warm-water temps have led to many fishing restrictions. -
Boaters in the Yellowstone River near Gardiner spotted a gristly sight this week—a bloated grizzly carcass without its head and paws. -
A wildfire between Homestake Pass and MT Highway 2 has prompted local law enforcement to issue an evacuation warning. -
A new wildfire northwest of Missoula prompted evacuations Monday; containment is growing on two other major fires in western and central Montana. -
President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign. Montana politicians and Montanans in Helena shared their reactions.
Elections 2024
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Winning candidates from Tuesday night’s primary elections are wasting no time in strategizing for November’s General elections. -
A former Montana state representative was declared the winner of the Democratic primary for Montana's Second Congressional District, late Tuesday night. -
Out of a crowded primary field, Republican Troy Downing secured his spot in the November General Election. -
Results from the primary election will determine whom voters will see on their ballots this November. -
Primary election night is June 4 and one of the most decisive races to watch will be for Montana’s second Congressional district–known as the Eastern House seat. 12 candidates are trying to win the seat and the primary race will determine which Republican and Democrat will square off in November.
National News
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC. -
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.
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Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won’t help. -
For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas. -
Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.
NPR Headlines
- Park Fire in California could continue growing exponentially, Cal Fire officer says
- Checking in with Black voters in Georgia about the election, now that Biden is out
- Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for surfing Olympics
- Researchers are revising botanical names to address troubling connotations
- A spectacular opening ceremony wowed a global audience despite Paris' on-and-off rain
- Kamala Harris faces racism and sexism as she moves closer to presidential nomination
- 'Didi' director Sean Wang says 13 is 'old enough to know better, too young to care'
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