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A federal memo would exempt the accidental killing of endangered species from liability under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal, reported by Montana outlet Flathead Beacon, would shield parties from penalties when protected animals are killed unintentionally. Environmental advocates are expected to push back, arguing it could weaken protections for at-risk wildlife such as grizzly bears and wolves in regions like the northern Rockies.
- 2Yellowstone County launches mobile mental health crisis team▼Yellowstone County launches mobile mental health crisis response team with $3M grant
Yellowstone County, Montana, has launched a mobile mental health crisis response team, funded by a $3 million grant. The team will respond to mental health emergencies in the community, aiming to provide on-site support as an alternative to police intervention. Local coverage highlights the effort to expand crisis services in the county.
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The University of Illinois has parted ways with football staff member Bobby Hauck, according to a report from The News-Gazette. Hauck, a veteran college football coach best known for his long tenure leading the Montana Grizzlies, had been associated with the Illinois programme, and the separation ends that connection. Further details about the circumstances of the move were not immediately provided.
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The Montana Supreme Court has changed its position on a ballot initiative in Butte concerning a proposed data center, reversing an earlier stance on whether the measure can move forward. The ruling affects local efforts to put the data center question before voters, and the turnaround has drawn attention in the region as residents and officials assess what the decision means for the project and the community.
- 5Logan Health nurses ratify contract with across-the-board raises▼Logan Health nurses union ratifies new contract with major across-the-board raises
Nurses at Logan Health in Montana have voted to ratify a new union contract that includes major wage increases across every pay grade. The deal marks the end of negotiations between hospital management and the union, and it means raises will apply to all nurses rather than select groups. No details on the exact pay figures or contract length were given.
- 6Montana Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Martin City Murder Case▼Montana Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Kila Man Convicted in 2022 Martin City Murder
The Montana Supreme Court has refused to grant a new trial to a man from Kila convicted of a 2022 murder in Martin City, upholding the original conviction. The ruling closes off one avenue of appeal for the defendant, and the decision is drawing attention in northwest Montana as the case moves toward final resolution.