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DPHHS urges Montanans to be fall aware

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials report that nearly one in three Montanans aged 65 and older have reported falling at least once in the last 12 months. “Falling is not a normal part of aging, but knowing a person’s risk factors can r...

$1.2M secured to combat veteran homelessness

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently announced $1.2 million in federal funding for the Volunteers of America Northern Rockies, a statewide service organization focused on helping prevent and end veteran homelessness in Montana.  “The V...

FWP offering free clinics to teach hunters how to collect their own CWD samples

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — This fall, staff in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 1 (northwest Montana) will be offering free clinics to teach hunters how to collect lymph node samples from the animals they harvest to have them tested for chronic wasting dise...

New St. Ignatius police chief outlines plans for future New St. Ignatius police chief outlines plans for future

ST. IGNATIUS — Chief of Police Jason Acheson was sworn in on July 7, and since then has been working to implement new measures in the police force.  Originally from Columbia Falls, Acheson has worked throughout the Flathead in his career. He started out as a reserve police officer in Columbia F...

How Montana is trying to solve its struggles with teacher pay

MONTANA — Olivia DeJohn laughs as she chalks up having found a classroom she loves so early in her teaching career to serendipity. She teaches second grade at Missoula’s Paxson Elementary School, a job she quips “fell into my lap.” She did her student teaching at Paxson while getting ...

More than 84,000 AIS inspections conducted so far this season

News from Montana FWP MONTANA — It’s important to continue to clean, drain and dry your boat and gear when you recreate on the water to prevent the potential spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).   So far this year, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and its partners have inspected...

The North Lake County Public Library hosts Montana Conversation

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library hosts Montana Conversation: “Connecting with Folk Tales and Fables” with Mo Reynolds on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. The program is at the library in Polson in the large meeting room. This prese...

Closures and restrictions lifted on several western Montana rivers

News from Montana FWP HELENA — While air temperatures remain hot, smoky conditions have caused water temperatures to cool down to meet the criteria to lift fishing restrictions and closures on several rivers in western Montana. The restrictions and closures were lifted Wednesday, Sept. 7. All r...

Growth Through Agriculture Program accepting applications

News from the MT Dept. of Agriculture HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding folks that the Growth Through Agriculture program (GTA) is accepting applications for this year’s funding cycle. The application deadline is Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.  MDA staff will hold...

Religious vax exemption rule temporarily blocked by lawmakers

News from Mara Silvers / Montana Free Press HELENA — The legislative committee that oversees the state health department voted Friday to delay implementation of the agency’s proposed rule expanding religious exemptions to required vaccines at childcare and daycare centers. The 9-1 vote to...


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