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Evening Newscast 12-08-17

Montana Public Radio Evening Newscast
Josh Burnham
Montana Evening Newscast

Montana wildlife managers have approved a special hunt to learn more about the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease in south central Montana.

Actor and Blackfeet Tribe member Steve Reevis, who had roles in the movies "Fargo" and "Last of the Dogmen" has died.

Energy developers and utility companies met in the state capitol Friday to discuss Montana’s energy future. As the energy market changes, and some lawmakers and customers demand less carbon emitting power, energy companies are looking at how renewable energy will grow in Montana.

A Mexican citizen who feared posting bail on a misdemeanor sexual assault charge in Bozeman because he was the subject of a civil immigration hold was released from jail this week. Within an hour he was taken into custody by immigration officials.

The growing population of wolves in eastern Washington state does not appear to be hurting the populations of deer, elk and other ungulates.

University of Montana officials met Friday to take a hard look at the recommendations from a task force reviewing budgeting and enrollment priorities.

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