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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Wednesday, July 28
Health Department cites rising number of COVID cases, urges everyone to wear masks in public places.
County Commissioners appear on Montana Morning and discuss the new JEDI Equity Program.
Police arrest a man they say was strangling his girlfriend. William Canafax was charged with PFMA and felony strangulation.
Smoke and sunshine, with continued hot temperatures. Highs in western Montana will be in the mid 90's.Air quality in Missoula is moderate.
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