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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Thursday, March 4
Missoula Health Department says it's not Ready to Begin Phase 1 B Plus, according to Incident Commander Cindy Farr.
Montana House Majority Leader Sue Vinton provided an update on the first half of the legislative session, now that lawmakers have a few days off.
There was an officer involved shooting late Tuesday night in Lake County, according to a spokesman for the Montana Highway Patrol.
Sunny and mild in western Montana today with highs in the low 50's.
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