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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, July 9
Missoula County OEM Director Adriane Beck gave a ZOOM presentation on Thursday updating the search for possible places for 'Operation Shelter' to house the homeless.
Man drags his ex-girlfriend from a car and has been charged with felony Partner or Family Member Assault.
800 lightning strikes in the Lolo National Forest have sparked 30 new fires. A Type One Incident Management Team has taken over the fires.
Widespread smoke in the Missoula Valley today, with a 30 percent chance of aq thunderstorm. Highs will be near 90.
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