Man gets life sentence for running over trooper
MISSOULA Montana man Jason Allen Miller was sentenced to life without parole plus 60 years after being convicted of attempted deliberate homicide and related charges for running over Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson. Miller caused severe injuries to the trooper and a deputy during the 2023 incident. he owes over 1.2 million dollars for care and trial costs and more than 75 thousand in restitution to the trooper’s family.
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Arlee cafeteria stays open for summer meals
Arlee High School cafeteria remains open four days a week during summer break to feed families in need. Kids eat free, adults pay about 3 dollars for breakfast and 5 dollars for lunch. The town of Arlee, on the Flathead Indian Reservation, has poverty levels well above state averages, with many families relying on school and summer programs. The district also provides free breakfast, lunch, a snack, and weekend backpack food. the Summer Food Service Program is run through Montana health and education agencies in partnership.
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Food programs details for Montana families and youth
Montana offers Summer EBT and meal sites for children in areas with high free and reduced lunch eligibility. The Montana Food Bank Network cites rising child hunger with one in six Montana children affected in 2022, while pandemic-era funding supported meal pickups and grocery assistance.
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Montana
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Montana Food Bank Network
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Yellowstone releases final bison plan draft in EIS decision
Yellowstone National Park issues a final environmental impact statement to govern bison management with a 30 day wait before a Record of Decision. The plan aims to sustain a 3500 to 6000 animal population, support tribal transfers, and allow limited hunting outside the park, amid Montana opposition and calls to curb roaming buttered by critics.
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Montana rail line could link Seattle to Chicago via Missoula
Federal officials said a 50 hour 44 stop Seattle to Chicago rail service may reach Montana including Missoula Bozeman Helena and Billings. Funds remain the main hurdle as FRA BSPRA advance feasibility and a service development plan with local matching funds needed before Congress review.
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ESPRA
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Helena
Billings
Reed Point
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Marshall Mountain Declared Public Park After Purchase
Missoula officials and partners announced Marshall Mountain is now public after the city and county completed a 2 million open space funded purchase of the 480 acre site from Izzy Dog LLC. The ribbon cutting highlighted community ties, with officials noting ongoing upgrades and a master plan for trails and lodge demolition.
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University of Montana
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Lands, Culture and Recreation
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