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After the successful mail in primary election in June, Missoula County Elections Administrator Bradley Seaman said Governor Steve Bullock’s order to give counties the option of either a mail in or polling place election provides a choice for each county.

According to a press release from the NCAA, ‘The divisions must determine by Aug. 21 whether their respective fall sports seasons and NCAA championships should occur this year. All three divisions must follow their governance processes in making decisions.’

For a fifth straight week, average gas prices in Montana have remained quiet, with prices fluctuating less than a few cents per gallon over the last month.

Appearing with Governor Steve Bullock in Helena on Thursday, Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian explained how the Montana University System will use the $20 million provided by the state to help deal with the COVID 19 pandemic as campuses prepare to open.

The FWP called off the fire suppression, because of the "risk to the safety of the firefighters is too significant to actively engage the fire.”

Governor Steve Bullock at a press conference in Helena on Thursday ordered the Secretary of State and county election officials to add mail-in ballots to traditional polling place voting to the upcoming general election.

As of Thursday morning, Montana has confirmed 4,602 positive COVID-19 cases.

52 cases of salmonella are under investigation in Montana and nearly 400 in 34 states have been tied to Thompson onions.

For men and women who are seeking additional money for college or a new career, the Montana Army National Guard is hosting its ‘Be a Guardsman’ event at locations throughout the state this Saturday.

In Montana, state and local public health agencies are investigating 52 cases of Salmonella illnesses.