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Morning Newscast 08-31-15

MTPR Morning Newscast
Josh Burnham

On today's morning newscast: light rain dampened some wildfires in far western Montana, while other fires closer to the central part of the state continued to spread and threaten rural residences.

More firefighters and equipment are headed to the wildfire near Alberton. That’s what the fire’s Incident Commander John Thompson told about 200 people who crammed into the fire station in Alberton last night.

About 125 people have applied to replace the outgoing chief investment officer for the Montana Board of Investments.

The University of Montana is apologizing to North Dakota State University football players, coaches and staff after a postgame incident Saturday involving a fan who confronted a Bison player on the field.

The Montana attorney general's office won't investigate fraud claims against a Utah lawmaker leading a push for western states to take control of federal lands.

A former contractor for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle is charged with stealing about $6,700 in change from newspaper racks from February through April.

Rising patient numbers combined with a booming need for more care has created growing demand for more nurses in Montana.

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