Montana Morning Headlines – August 16, 2017
The Missoula County Sheriff's Office has allowed a partial return home for some Lolo Peak Fire evacuees.
Air quality in Missoula County at historically dangerous levels, especially in Seeley Lake due to smoke from the nearby Rice Ridge Fire.
University of Montana sends non-renewal notices to 34 lecturers which go into effect for the second semester.
Sunny and windy in western Montana today, with highs in the mid 80's.
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