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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Tuesday, July 6
Mayoral candidate Jacob Elder appeared on Friday's Talk Back program to answer questions from KGVO listeners.
State legislator Dr. Al Olszewski has made it clear that he is seeking the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in his run for the newly opened U.S. House seat.
Gas Buddy analyst Patrick DeHaan said this week that gas prices will continue to rise for a number of reasons throughout the summer with little relief in sight.
Sunny and continued hot in western Montana today, with highs in the mid to upper 90's.
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