Headlines: Wolves in the crosshairs, veto overridden and Bigfork bridge rebuild begins
NEWS NOW PODCAST | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 months AGO
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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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