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Evening Newscast 08-23-16

Montana Public Radio Evening Newscast
Josh Burnham
Montana Evening News

Mandatory evacuation restrictions have been lifted for the area northwest of Missoula where a fire broke out about 24 hours ago.

Mandatory evacuation restrictions have been lifted for the area northwest of Missoula where a fire broke out about 24 hours ago.

A Wyoming wildfire has prompted the closure of Yellowstone National Park’s southern entrance.

In Washington, Governor Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency for 20 counties in response to wildfires that threaten homes and natural resources.

An inmate accused of smuggling drugs into Montana State Prison at Deer Lodge has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Residents of Colstrip are being asked to limit their water use so the power plant there can continue to safely operate.

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