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Evening Newscast 05-09-18

Montana Public Radio Evening Newscast
Josh Burnham
Evening Newscast 05-09-18

U.S. officials expect to release a proposal this fall that would remove federal protections for grizzly bears in northwestern Montana, home to the largest grizzly population in the lower 48. 

Some powerful thunderstorms capable of producing brief, heavy rain and gusty erratic winds are possible this evening across portions of southwest Montana. 

Montanans cast their vote in elections statewide yesterday for school board representatives and levies. 

More Montanans are aware of the threat of invasive species this year compared to last year. That's according to a new study by the University of Montana. 

Cooler, wet weather is expected to start moving into Montana. Edward O'Brien has more on how this could factor into the state's unfolding flood crisis. 

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