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This spring, thousands of people around the world tuned in to watch one of the world’s oldest known ospreys celebrate a long-awaited milestone in Missoula.

Candidates running to represent Montana in the U.S. Senate met for their first televised debate Sunday morning. The Democrat and Republican worked to contrast themselves as control of the Senate hangs in the balance.

The primary election had few surprises — but laid the groundwork for some bruising general election races. New ads in the Senate and gubernatorial races come out swinging. Campaign Beat will return in September.

The National Park Service Thursday released a final management plan for bison in Yellowstone National Park. The new plan would allow for bigger herds and emphasize transfer to tribal nations.

An independent candidate for the Public Service Commission’s northwestern district says she has gathered enough signatures to get herself on the ballot, pending verification by elections officials.

A state panel setting up a new system of “community choice schools” says it’s raising money to hire an executive director amid a legal battle.