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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Tuesday, July 24
Missoula County fire officials have raised the fire danger level to 'Very High' as continued hot, dry weather blankets the area.
Missoula police investigate after a two year-old boy was found walking down a sidewalk alone near a major construction site. His mother showed up about a half hour later.
After a major gathering of law enforcement officials last week regarding the scourge of meth in Montana, a forensic scientist provides details about the drug.
Sunny and hot in western Montana today, with highs in the low 90's and no chance of rain.
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