Montana Morning State News Headlines For Wednesday, October 18
More voluntary retirement offers to be offered at the University of Montana to bring the budget in line with enrollment.
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced the creation of a new Organized Crime Interdiction Team in Helena yesterday.
Ballots for Missoula's municipal election go in the mail today, including a contentious race for mayor.
Cloudy and mild in western Montana today, with highs near 60.
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