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Regional News
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The St. John’s United Urban Horticulture Center is a public-private partnership between the Billings School District and St John’s United, a Montana nonprofit human services organization. The greenhouse raises fresh produce in aeroponic towers for the kitchens of SJU residences while creating educational opportunities for Billings students.
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The story of a Billings bull rider who broke down barriers for women in rodeo roughstock events will be the subject of a new documentary coming to Montana PBS.
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RiverStone's leadership says Medicaid redetermination and loss of patient coverage is a big factor in its decision.
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Like other electric utilities in the U.S. west, NorthWestern Energy staff says insurance costs are increasing.
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From program cuts to construction costs, school superintendents take account of their losses after school elections
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Come July and August, 50 percent of Bozeman’s treated drinking water will be used to water lawns. The city is holding six free webinars to help residents figure out more drought resistant landscaping.
Elections 2024
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The state Senate endorsed previously stalled legislation that would provide for a top-two primary in the 2024 race for the U.S. Senate — an “experiment,” sponsor Sen. Greg Hertz testified. Critics decry a partisan power grab and silencing of Libertarians.
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Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester announced Wednesday he’s seeking a fourth term.
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Sen. Jon Tester says he has not yet made up his mind on running again in 2024. The three-term Democrat says he needs to talk it over with his wife, Sharla, first.
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Corey Stapleton, a Republican from Billings, served as a state senator and ran unsuccessfully for governor and the U.S. House.
National News
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President Biden met with plaintiffs from the Brown v. Board of Education case Thursday. On Friday, he's meeting with members of historically Black sororities and fraternities.
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Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman, was shot and killed at his apartment by a deputy this month. Lawyers for the family dispute the sheriff's office claim of self-defense.
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Louisiana could be the first state to regulate mifepristone and misoprostol in the same way as some narcotics and stimulants. Opponents predict harmful delays in miscarriage and other lawful uses.
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Across the city, power lines and trees are downed, traffic lights are out and glass is scattered across downtown. About 900,000 customers were left without power early Friday.
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Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has raised hopes about the U.S. economy — but there are still a lot of unknowns.
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- Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Kentucky on the way to tournament
- Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
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