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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is changing bat perceptions next week in Billings with family-friendly events that reveal the critical role these misunderstood creatures play in our ecosystem.

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FWP Brings Family-Friendly Bat Education to Billings During Bat Week | Western Montana News
Interactive events aim to change perceptions of Montana's misunderstood wildlife species
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OPINION: Montana's SB 218 was supposed to protect children from risky medical ‘gender transition’ procedures. Instead, 'poison pill' amendments turned it into a toothless law that does little to help families seeking justice, writes HD 69 candidate Trevor Walter.

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How Montana's SB 218 Was Gutted: The Politics of Legislative Poison Pills | Western Montana News
HD 69 candidate Trevor Walter details how a bill protecting children from gender-transition procedures was weakened by 'poison pill' amendments in 2025 session
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This is Andrea Davis running scared!
Pulitzer-nominated authors Dino Garner and Liz Fetter invite veterans and community members to a free Veterans Day tribute, sharing powerful military stories at Hotel Baxter in Bozeman on Nov. 11.

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Authors of Fighter Pilot Chronicles Host Free Veterans Day Tribute in Bozeman | Western Montana News
Pulitzer-nominated authors to share military stories, honor service members
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Montana residents can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, with 20+ collection sites statewide. Help prevent youth prescription abuse by responsibly clearing out your medicine cabinet.

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Montana Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday With Statewide Collection Sites | Western Montana News
Montana collected 1,229 pounds of drugs in April as state faces rising youth prescription abuse
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This is only the beginning. THE DEPORTATIONS WILL CONTINUE.
Montana Corrections Director Brian Gootkin nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Marshal for Montana, potentially transitioning from state corrections to federal law enforcement operations.

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Montana Corrections Director Brian Gootkin Nominated as U.S. Marshal | Western Montana News
White House nomination would replace Craig Anderson, who has served since 2023
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Montana's Senate delegation poses for a photo beside Joe Biden's portrait in the White House Presidential Walk of Fame 🖋️
Missoula mayoral forum unexpectedly cancelled hours before event, eliminating voters' chance to directly question Mayor Andrea Davis and challenger Shawn Knopp before the November election.

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Missoula Mayoral Forum Scrapped Hours Before Event, Won't Be Rescheduled | Western Montana News
Cancellation eliminates voters' primary opportunity to question mayor, challenger together
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In a major multi-agency drug operation, Montana law enforcement seized 11 pounds of meth, 260 pounds of marijuana, and over $75,000 in cash during a week-long effort in Butte, resulting in 34 arrests along Interstate 90.

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Multi-Agency Butte Drug Operation Seizes 11 Pounds of Meth, $75K in Cash | Western Montana News
Week-long operation involving Highway Patrol, Border Patrol and Air National Guard results in 34 arrests
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At Montana’s Big Sky Bright Future energy summit, Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares 'era of energy subtraction' over, calling AI the 'next Manhattan Project' and urging rapid electricity expansion to secure America's global competitiveness.

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Energy Secretary Declares 'Era of Energy Subtraction' Over at Montana Summit | Western Montana News
Wright calls artificial intelligence the 'next Manhattan Project' as four governors rally behind energy expansion
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OPINION: Education freedom demands constant vigilance. Homeschoolers and school choice advocates unite against overreach from groups like UNESCO seeking to regulate parental educational choices in Montana.

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Education Freedom Demands Vigilance | Western Montana News
Frontier Institute education coordinator warns against UNESCO push for tighter oversight of Montana homeschoolers
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Montana Democrats appoint longtime Tester staffer as Vice Chair just weeks after the previous appointee resigned for criticizing the defeated senator. Even after losing his seat, Tester appears to maintain control over party leadership decisions.

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Tester Ally Appointed Montana Democratic Party Vice Chair After Predecessor's Three-Day Tenure | Western Montana News
Former senator's loyalist fills role after critic's brief tenure and resignation
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PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protesters return to Missoula for another 'No Kings' rally, drawing 2,500 demonstrators with increasingly provocative messaging about federal policies and political resistance.

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Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as 'No Kings' Movement Returns | Western Montana News
Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown
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Montana WIC program continues serving 13,400 families through November despite federal shutdown, with Trump administration using tariff revenue to maintain critical nutrition support for women, infants, and children.

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Trump Uses Tariff Revenue to Keep Montana WIC Program Running During Shutdown | Western Montana News
Montana DPHHS announced the program will continue through November using carryover funds and federal emergency measures
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