Headlines: Wolves in the crosshairs, veto overridden and Bigfork bridge rebuild begins
NEWS NOW PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 months, 1 week AGO
Watch and Listen to the News Now Podcast by the Daily Inter Lake. We cover Headlines weekly and keep you up to date on the best happenings in Northwest Montana with our Local Events episodes. Find all our podcasts and videos on the Daily Inter Lake You Tube channel. | July 31, 2025 9:00 AM
Reporter Taylor Inman breaks down the major headlines shaping Northwest Montana this week.
Montana’s wolf population is back in the spotlight as officials propose looser hunting and trapping rules — sparking debate across the state. Lawmakers successfully override Gov. Gianforte’s veto of a bill to reimburse counties for housing inmates awaiting mental health care. Plus, construction is set to begin on a long-awaited replacement for the Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork.
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