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nbcmontana.com > news > local > two-young-grizzlies-euthanized-after-conflicts-near-lincoln

Two young grizzlies euthanized after conflicts near Lincoln

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (147+ words) LINCOLN, Mont. — Two young adult grizzly bears were euthanized this week after a series of conflicts near homes in Lincoln. The conflicts involved chicken coops, grain and other attractants and continued over a 10-day period despite efforts by Montana Fish,…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > meet-the-man-whos-preserved-missoulas-m-trail-for-two-decades

Meet the man who's preserved Missoula's M Trail for two decades

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (452+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — The M Trail is one of Missoula's most recognizable landmarks, welcoming thousands of hikers each year, but keeping the path in shape takes a dedicated team led by one volunteer who's been giving back for decades. "I just…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > federal-judge-orders-preliminary-injunction-to-keep-american-prairie-bison-on-public-lands

Federal judge orders preliminary injunction to keep American Prairie bison on public lands

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (274+ words) MISSOULA, Mont. — On Friday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana granted American Prairie’s motion for a preliminary injunction, allowing its bison to continue grazing on current federal allotments. The injunction allows American Prairie to retain its current…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > butte-silver-bow-seeks-resident-input-on-backyard-chicken-rules

Butte-Silver Bow seeks resident input on backyard chicken rules

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (116+ words) NBC Montana MISSOULA, Mont. — Butte-Silver Bow is asking residents to weigh in on possible changes to regulations governing backyard chickens. The county has launched a public opinion survey as officials work to develop proposed ordinance language. The survey is open…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > amazing-america-effort-to-make-buttes-highest-landmark-more-accessible

Amazing America: Effort to make Butte's highest landmark more accessible

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (468+ words) BUTTE, Mont. — Completed in 1985, Our Lady Of The Rockies embodies Butte’s perseverance, love, and faith. But getting the 90-foot-tall, 51-ton statue on top of the East Ridge, at over 8,500 feet above sea level, was a herculean task that took everyone…...

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nbcmontana.com > news > local > conservation-easement-protects-138-acres-near-belgrade

Conservation easement protects 138 acres near Belgrade

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (463+ words) BELGRADE, Mont — A 138-acre piece of land at the base of Ross Peak near Belgrade will remain open forever, thanks to a new conservation easement. The easement is in the Springhill community along the western slope of the Bridger Mountains....