Montana Morning State News Headlines For Friday September 22, 2017
Scientists are saying Montana's climate is becoming warmer and drier, and are advising farmers to find ways to store water and grow more drought-resistant crops.
Seeley Lake residents are being studied for their reaction to the chronic wildfire smoke this summer from the Rice Ridge fire.
Many high performing classrooms in Missoula schools are so overcrowded that they risk their accreditation.
70 percent chance of rain in western Montana today, with highs in the upper 40's.
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