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Evening Newscast 08-19-16

Montana Public Radio Evening Newscast
Josh Burnham
MTPR Evening Newscast

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks this morning closed an approximately 180-mile stretch of the Yellowstone River, and nearby tributaries, due to what it’s calling an “unprecedented” fish kill.

Republican candidate for governor Greg Gianforte is telling supporters he will match all campaign contributions dollar for dollar.

The U.S Justice Department announced this week it’s phasing out its use of private prisons.

A Kalispell judge won't decide before Tuesday on an anti-marijuana group's request to place its initiative on November's election ballot.

Greg Gianforte says shortcomings of tribal governments are hindering a free market from flourishing on Montana's American Indian reservations.

A Helena man accused of killing his upstairs neighbors because he thought they were being too loud has pleaded guilty to two counts of deliberate homicide.

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