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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Tuesday, June 22
Missoula police officer fires one shot at vehicle during a high speed chase through town on Sunday. The suspect is in custody.
Monday was the filing deadline for municipal offices, and Mayor John Engen confirmed that he is running for an unprecedented fifth term as the city's chief executive.
UM Fire Scientist releases report that states human caused climate change is why wildfires are worse now than over the previous 2,000 years.
Sunny and hot in western Montana today, with highs in the low 90's.
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