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Headlines: Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over bison plan, Kalispell woman killed in collision and an avalanche partially buries skier

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This week, reporter Taylor Inman covers the stories making waves in northwest Montana. 

The state of Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over its updated bison management plan, alleging federal overreach and procedural missteps. 

A tragic New Year’s Day car crash near Creston claims a life, with DUI and speed suspected as factors. 

Meanwhile, heightened avalanche danger near Whitefish Mountain Resort results in six human-triggered slides, including a harrowing survival story.


Read more from this week’s show: 

Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over bison management plan

Kalispell woman killed in New Year's Day collision near Creston 

Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort


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