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Evening Newscast 05-31-17

Montana Public Radio Evening Newscast
Josh Burnham
Montana Evening Newscast

New U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is in Montana Wednesday and Thursday for an agriculture summit being put on in Great Falls by Republican Senator Steve Daines.

Authorities say a 22-year-old football player at the University of Montana Western has died in a house fire.

Governor Steve Bullock has signed a bill giving Montanans the option to buy a state driver's license or identification card that can be used to board flights and access federal facilities.

The national weather service is predicting strong winds and thunderstorms for Western Montana Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Montana broadcasters will begin airing public service spots aimed at increasing awareness of the signs of suicide and the help that is available.

Lumber industry workers in Montana gathered in the capitol on Wednesday to update the governor on the health of their businesses amidst a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.

The Veterans Health system in Montana is preparing to roll out a new effort aimed at fixing problems with the troubled “Veterans Choice” program.

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