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![Butte project to plant 1,000 native plant species encourages community involvement](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-Butte.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Butte project to plant 1,000 native plant species encourages community involvement
Invasive plant species are being removed along Buffalo Street in Butte to make way for the planting of 1,000 native plant seedlings.
![Rising rental costs in Montana driving need for assistance](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2016/03/Housing-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rising rental costs in Montana driving need for assistance
In response to rising housing costs across the country, the federal government has announced that it’s raising “fair market rents,” which determine how much programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher can cover.
![Zinke, Tranel spar in MTN western congressional district debate](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/10/attachment-Debate.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Zinke, Tranel spar in MTN western congressional district debate
In the race for Montana’s western congressional district, Republican candidate Ryan Zinke and Democratic candidate Monica Tranel have repeatedly exchanged sharp criticisms, and that didn’t change during MTN’s U.S. House debate in Bozeman Saturday night.
![Montana sending personnel to assist with Hurricane Ian response](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/11/more-hurricane.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana sending personnel to assist with Hurricane Ian response
Florida asked for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a nationwide system that lets states request and share personnel during times of need.
![Rates rise for NorthWestern Energy electric, natural gas customers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/05/NorthWestern-Energy-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rates rise for NorthWestern Energy electric, natural gas customers
If approved at the rate suggested by NothWestern Energy, an average residential customer’s monthly electric bill would rise from $89.04 to $111.80 – an increase of about $23.
![‘Smoked a wolf pup:’ Kalispell woman ignites fury after posting photos of shot, skinned husky](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Wolf.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Smoked a wolf pup:’ Kalispell woman ignites fury after posting photos of shot, skinned husky
A Northwest Montana woman’s post is going viral on Facebook after she claims she shot, killed, and skinned a wolf pup in Flathead County.
![Ukrainian family fleeing war finds refuge in Flathead County](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Ukrain.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ukrainian family fleeing war finds refuge in Flathead County
The Zinchenko’s have moved 10 times since the beginning of the war, living out of a suitcase as they search for safety. They have now relocated across the world, to their new home in Flathead County.
![Opponents of Montana “born-alive infant” measure raise concerns about impacts](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/03/Capitol-1-of-1-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Opponents of Montana “born-alive infant” measure raise concerns about impacts
As the nationwide debate over abortion continues, Montana voters will have their say this fall on Legislative Referendum 131, a measure that would require health care providers to perform lifesaving care on infants born alive — including after an abortion.
![Montana student prepares to compete for ‘Miss Teen USA’ title](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Julia-Kunau.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana student prepares to compete for ‘Miss Teen USA’ title
Fergus High School student Julia Kunau is preparing to compete for the title of Miss Teen USA.
![Montana will follow judge’s order regarding sex marker change process](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/05/state-health-dept.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Montana will follow judge’s order regarding sex marker change process
The State of Montana said Monday they will follow a court order on reinstating a 2017 birth certificate sex marker change process after initially indicating they would not.