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PETA: Butte elephant subject to years of abuse
PETA claims a circus elephant that escaped in Butte has been subject to "decades of abuse and involuntary servitude."
State extends deadline to apply for property tax relief
The extension applies to the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP), and to the Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program (MDV).
Montana Senate race could challenge fundraising records
The closely watched race is shaping up to challenge records for campaign spending — just like other hotly contested Senate races in Montana in 2018 and 2020.
Former Montana Lady Griz named Pepperdine coach
Former Montana Lady Griz standout Katie (Baker) Faulkner is the new head women's basketball coach at Pepperdine University, the school announced Friday.
New report considers cost of homelessness in Missoula
The report asserts that homelessness in Missoula has remained relatively stable in the city since 2019, but will continue to be a problem unless several systemic investments are made.
Daines, Tester split on vote against federal joint employer rule
The new rule says companies that can exert control over the terms and conditions of someone’s employment – like wages, schedule, hiring and working conditions – have to be involved in collective bargaining for that employee.
Montana counties sending out supplemental property tax bills
Montana counties have mailed out supplemental tax bills after a court ruling ended an’ attempt to challenge how property taxes are calculated.
St. Pat nurses reach agreement after negotiations
After several months of negotiations, Providence St. Patrick Hospital nurses in Missoula reached an agreement with the hospital.
Montana to apply for almost $7M from “Digital Opportunity Plan”
Montana is set to receive almost $629 million more to continue making sure every corner of the state gets high-speed internet service.
Missoula County residents receive unusual extra property tax bill
Missoula County homeowners are still seeing tax bills arrive in their mailboxes following last year's high property appraisals.