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  1. 4D AGO

    Libby water remains undrinkable as Trump approves disaster declaration

    Libby residents may not have access to drinkable tap water for some time. Lincoln County health officials issued a boil water notice last week. President Trump has approved an emergency declaration that allows up to $5 million in federal funding to support the health and safety of Montanans living in the affected areas.

    1 min

  2. 4D AGO

    U.S. House votes to strip wolves of endangered species protections

    Wolves could soon be removed from the Endangered Species List in the lower 48. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass a resolution to delist wolves. This is the latest in a years-long battle over federal protections for the animals.

    1 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Broadband access is expanding in Montana, but rural areas still lag behind

    Montana ranks among the lowest in the country when it comes to internet access and speed. Rural areas are among the most underserved. Since 2019, around $900 million in federal funding for rural broadband expansion has flowed into the state. It's starting to make an impact, but much work remains.

    6 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Anaconda murder case on hold after suspect declared unfit for trial

    The upcoming trial for a man accused of killing four people in Anaconda has been suspended. The court found Michael Paul Brown unfit to proceed at this time.

    1 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Thousands remain without power as utilities work to repair storm damage

    Crews are making progress in restoring power to customers affected by Wednesday’s storm-related outages. Utility companies say they've restored power to tens of thousands of customers. Thousands remain without power.

    1 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Kimjang: Come for the cabbage, stay for the community

    How do cabbage and spices become ingredients for community building? In Korea, the answer is kimjang, the fall tradition of making and sharing kimchi. This week on The Big Why, we visit a farm in the Bitterroot Valley where a group of Montanans came together to keep a food custom alive and find comfort and connection among the cabbage.

    13 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Court rejects state plan to fund private education with public funds

    A Helena judge has blocked a program that allowed parents of students with disabilities to spend state funds on private education expenses. The judge found the program was being funded illegally, because lawmakers hadn’t followed proper procedure.

    2 min

  8. 6D AGO

    Winds whip through Montana, cutting power, blocking roads and toppling trees

    An extreme cold front drove powerful winds into Montana Wednesday, knocking down trees, obstructing roads and cutting power. Gusts over 90 mph were recorded in parts of the state.

    2 min
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  • Creator
    Montana Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
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