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Evening Newscast 11-10-16

Montana Public Radio Evening Newscast
Josh Burnham
Montana Evening News

Glacier National Park officials have temporarily closed boating on park lakes as a precautionary response to the discovery of larvae from invasive mussels in Montana waters for the first time.

Authorities are taking steps to revoke the probation of Barry Beach, a convicted murderer, who was granted clemency last year then jailed this week for a felony violation.

A trio of 13-year-olds made an initial appearance in Youth Court on charges they were involved in a break-in and arson fire that caused up to 1 million dollars in damages at Helena High School, canceling classes for two days.

Scientists in southwestern Idaho are experimenting to find out if bacteria can stop an invasive weed that is taking over the West.

Governor Steve Bullock says he will consult with Native American leaders before fulfilling any future requests for law-enforcement assistance at the site of the Dakota Access pipeline protest in North Dakota.

For the first time in state history, more than 500,000 Montanans voted in a general election.

This week’s presidential election has a lot of people scratching their heads about the future of Missoula’s refugee resettlement program.

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