The deal ensured only marginal healthcare cost increases for the following two years, and it requires the state to fork over $30 million and greater annual payments to help curb costs.
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There are nearly 300 more first time freshmen on the University of Montana campus this fall, making this the biggest cohort of first time freshmen at UM in 12 years.
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"There are some people that say 'Well, I need to cool off' and they're going to open their windows, and now they're breathing in air they shouldn't be."
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Forcing the Montana Lottery to take its largest contract to a competitive bid ended up saving the state more than $17 million dollars, auditors found.
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Clouds cover the Missoula valley on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2026.
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The Grizzlies will seek a win to stay on track to contend for a Big Sky title.
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The now-sentenced robber threatened to send the Hells Angels to kill Metcalf and his mother, according to court records.
The other driver and her infant were taken to the hospital for their injuries.
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An Alberton group dedicated to spreading bear awareness will hold its first-ever apple festival, as the harvest season lures the hungry omnivores closer to communities in western Montana.
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Carroll College cross country sends a group of men and women to race at the Butte Cross Country Invitational on Thursday at Highland View Golf Course in Butte.
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Carroll College will add a spring start to its fully online MSW program in 2027, expanding cohorts, tracks, and financial support options for graduate social work students.
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Ravalli County commissioners will hold and continue a public hearing on subdivision regulation changes, accepting written comments through October 2, 2026.
Shows and movies that touch on religious themes can have an enthusiastic and built-in audience, so it’s no wonder that filmmakers are eager to produce them when the opportunity arises.
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People reported that Bryan Seaver is accused of threatening to start a podcast intended to ruin Dolly Parton's brand partnerships unless he was paid.
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CMK Construction reports that as homes age, unseen infrastructure like plumbing and electrical systems may lag behind modern standards, prompting necessary upgrades.
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