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  • Jason Ellsworth’s big do-over

    Jason Ellsworth’s big do-over

    Get an insider’s look into what’s happening in and around the halls of power with expert reporting, analysis and insight from the editors and reporters of Montana Free Press. Sign up to get the free Capitolized newsletter delivered to your inbox every Thursday. July 23, 2026 Before a clerical error threw the official misconduct case against Jason Ellsworth into…

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  • Trump to impose fresh wave of tariffs on more than 80 countries | Trump tariffs

    Donald Trump’s administration has imposed a fresh wave of sweeping tariffs on dozens of US trading partners to replace a 10% global duty that was set to expire early Friday morning – the latest attempt to instate aggressive trade policies despite challenges from the country’s highest court.The US will impose between a 10% or 12.5%…

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  • WA woman says scammers stole $117K as husband enters hospice care

    WA woman says scammers stole $117K as husband enters hospice care

    PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. – A Pierce County woman says she lost about $117,000 to an elaborate phone scam while caring for her husband in hospice, leaving her uncertain how she will pay her bills after the man she has cared for through years of declining health dies. Charlotte Tripp said the scam unfolded at what…

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  • Where is Montana’s highest demand for temporary foreign workers? 

    Where is Montana’s highest demand for temporary foreign workers? 

    Two southwest Montana counties together accounted for more than 4 out of 10 temporary foreign-worker positions certified for Montana employers in federal fiscal year 2025, according to a Montana Free Press analysis of the most recent full year of data from the U.S. Department of Labor.  Labor certification is the first of several federal approvals…

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  • Bedtime snacks that boost sleep quality: How to choose wisely and which 3 foods to skip

    Not all nighttime snacks are created equal. Learn which foods can help promote better sleep and which four choices may keep you tossing and turning.

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  • OMEGA X talks ‘UNCAPPED’ ahead of US tour

    OMEGA X talks ‘UNCAPPED’ ahead of US tour

    Returning with their fourth mini-album “UNCAPPED,” OMEGA X is bringing their growth, both personally and professionally, to the studio, showing fans a new and matured version of themselves. The album reflects not only how their sound has evolved, but also how their perspective as artists has changed since their debut. “The message behind this album…

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  • Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters | Donald Trump

    Donald Trump has announced that about 200 entities have signed on to his non-binding “Ratepayer Protection Pledge”, expanding a voluntary commitment which claims to ensure US consumers will not bear the cost of the AI datacenter build-out.Trump delivered remarks on Thursday at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters, alongside Lee Zeldin, the agency’s administrator, and…

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  • Inside evening exercise’s surprising connection to deeper, more restorative sleep each night

    Discover how evening exercise may support deeper sleep, what research says about timing, and when nighttime workouts could disrupt rest.

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  • Over 40 animals seized in animal cruelty case in Lincoln County

    Over 40 animals seized in animal cruelty case in Lincoln County

    MISSOULA — More than 40 animals were seized during an animal cruelty investigation in Lincoln County.According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, they received a call on June 27, 2026, about possible animal neglect in the Rolling Hills area in Eureka.While a search warrant was conducted, law enforcement seized 40 dogs consisting of Pomeranians, Huskies…

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  • Healthy Living: Avoiding ‘popcorn brain’ in the digital world

    Healthy Living: Avoiding ‘popcorn brain’ in the digital world

    SPONSORED CONTENT This content was provided by our sponsor, Kaiser Permanente. Healthy Living: Avoiding ‘popcorn brain’ in the digital world If your mind sometimes feels like it’s jumping from one topic to another like kernels popping, you might be suffering from the latest social media wellness topic — popcorn brain! Joining Studio 13 Live to…

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