Montana Public Radio News
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Montana news, with updates on politics and elections, wildfires and air quality, heath care, wildlife, public lands and more, from Montana Public Radio.
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An unlicensed teacher at Harrison School is under investigation for sexual misconduct
13/05/2024 Duration: 01minState attorney general spokesperson Chase Scheuer confirmed the investigation in an email to MTPR. Madison County police previously indicated students at Harrison School are possible victims of the teacher’s conduct.
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Election 2024 breakdown: Tim Sheehy, U.S. Senate candidate
13/05/2024 Duration: 08minWe’re bringing you coverage of all the major political races this year.
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Election 2024 breakdown: Office of Public Instruction
13/05/2024 Duration: 08minWe’re bringing you coverage of all the major political races this year. MTPR’s Corin Cates-Carney sat down with reporter Austin Amestoy to break down the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Migrant family draws ire in the Flathead; Tester backs immigration bill; Will there be a special session?
11/05/2024 Duration: 13minRepublicans clamor over the arrival of a migrant family in the Flathead. Tester signs on to a Republican immigration bill. And calls for a special legislative session are racking up.
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Japanese government awards $5 million to UM to fund an endowed professorship
08/05/2024 Duration: 01minThe Japanese government awarded $5 million to the University of Montana to permanently fund a professor of Japanese and Indo-Pacific affairs.
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Shying away from the spotlight; Ducking the debates; Trashing transplants
04/05/2024 Duration: 13minTim Sheehy seemed to shy away from the spotlight when Don Jr. came to campaign. Congressional candidates who showed up to debate talk immigration, climate change and transplants; Schools superintendent candidate faces legal troubles.
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Missoula’s outgoing mail processing will be moved to Spokane, postal service says
04/05/2024 Duration: 48sThe U.S. Post Office in Missoula plans to relocate some of its operations to Washington state.
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Rural Americans see a rise in preventable disease death rates, CDC reports
04/05/2024 Duration: 01minRural Americans are dying from preventable disease at a higher rate than their urban counterparts. That’s according to federal health officials.
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State officials challenge expanded school discrimination protections
04/05/2024 Duration: 01minMontana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is suing the Biden Administration over its proposal to broaden protections against discrimination in education. State superintendent Elsie Arntzen is also pushing back.
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Livestock producers start ranch-to-restaurant supply chain
02/05/2024 Duration: 04minFarm-to-table restaurants aren’t uncommon, but a locally-sourced restaurant owned and operated by the ranchers who raise the meat they serve is. It’s part of an ongoing effort among many ranchers to control more of the livestock supply chain.
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UM students protest over military aid to Israel
02/05/2024 Duration: 01minMore than a hundred people gathered on campus at the University of Montana Wednesday to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Eastern district congressional candidates debate in Havre
02/05/2024 Duration: 04minHalf of the Republican candidates for Montana’s eastern congressional district met during a debate in Havre Tuesday night.
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Lawmakers convene special committee in ongoing dispute with the judiciary
01/05/2024 Duration: 01minA panel of Republican lawmakers met on Monday to discuss their concerns over what they’ve called “troubling judicial rulings.” Democratic legislators declined to participate.
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals honors new member at Missoula ceremony
01/05/2024 Duration: 01minJudges on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals honored new member Anthony Johnstone at a ceremony in Missoula last Friday.
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Regulators reopen public comment on petition to consider climate change in their decision-making
01/05/2024 Duration: 59sState utility regulators have reopened public comment on a petition that would require them to consider the impacts of climate change as part of their decision-making.
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Braven Glenn's death raises questions about policing on tribal lands
29/04/2024 Duration: 09minCriminal justice reporter Samantha Michaels spent much time investigating the circumstances of Braven Glenn’s crash and death and the state of policing on tribal lands. She joined MTPR’s Austin Amestoy to share her reporting.
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The best of times, the worst of times; One of these ads is not like the others
27/04/2024 Duration: 13minA Republican candidate's new ad stands out for its subtlety. Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy says times are bad and change is needed, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte argues times are good and he should get another term. A national group opposed to abortion is going door-to-door in Montana. Rep. Zinke votes no on more aid for Israel.
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Why are there so many 'casinos' in Montana?
25/04/2024 Duration: 08minEverywhere you look in Montana, there are places to gamble. Odds are good you've seen machines in bars, liquor stores and of course, gas stations. How did Montana end up with so many "casinos," and what does it have to do with bingo? The only sure bet is that The Big Why team has the answers.
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Behavioral health commission reviews proposals to split $300 million in funding
23/04/2024 Duration: 54sA state commission charged with rebuilding Montana’s mental and behavioral health system went over proposed recommendations this week.