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![Several Montana Democratic delegates announce support for Harris](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-democrats.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Several Montana Democratic delegates announce support for Harris
Several Montana delegates have publicly announced they’re signing on to support Kamala Harris as the party's presidential nominee.
![Spotlight on state Democratic delegates following Biden move](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-democrats.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Spotlight on state Democratic delegates following Biden move
Montana is set to send about 25 delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
![Evacuation order issued for new fire north of Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-fire5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Evacuation order issued for new fire north of Missoula
A wildfire that has broken out in the Butler Creek area has prompted evacuation orders and warnings to be issued.
![Daines calls for “America First Senate majority” in speech at RNC](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-Daines.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Daines calls for “America First Senate majority” in speech at RNC
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines told the crowd that former President Donald Trump needs an “America First Senate majority” to help him achieve his goals if he’s elected to a second term.
![Tester calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/04/attachment-Tester.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has officially called on Biden to drop his bid for a second term.
![Miller Peak Fire grows to 500 acres southeast of Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-fire2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Miller Peak Fire grows to 500 acres southeast of Missoula
The Lolo National Forest reported on Sunday evening that the Miller Peak Fire has grown to at least 500 acres.
![NW Energy to ask regulators for electric, natural gas rate increases](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/05/NorthWestern-Energy-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NW Energy to ask regulators for electric, natural gas rate increases
NorthWestern Energy has announced it will go to Montana regulators to ask for authority to raise rates for electric and natural gas customers – about two years after they filed for their last rate review.
![Several Montana rivers under ‘hoot-owl’ fishing restrictions](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/07/fishing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Several Montana rivers under ‘hoot-owl’ fishing restrictions
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks have put hoot-owl fishing restrictions on several rivers in Southwest Montana.
![Grizzly indoor practice facility nearing operation](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-football-UM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Grizzly indoor practice facility nearing operation
The final product for the Grizzly Indoor Practice Facility on the campus for the University of Montana is nearly complete.
![State announces $2M to train Western MT lumber workers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-pyramid.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State announces $2M to train Western MT lumber workers
The funding is coming from a U.S. Department of Labor grant that helps workers who have lost their jobs to find new work.