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Wildfire contained in Sanders County, bear euthanized in Hungry Horse Reservoir and survey shows a drop in homeless population

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This week's headlines from Northwest Montana included firefighting efforts on several small blazes, notably the Fishtrap Fire, swiftly contained by a team of smokejumpers and local crews. In wildlife news, a black bear was euthanized after multiple incidents at a local campground. Additionally, a recent survey showed a decrease in the region's homeless population, although service demands remain unchanged. 

Read more from this week’s show: 

Small wildfire contained in Sanders County

Bear euthanized after breaking into vehicle at campground

Survey shows a drop in the area’s homeless population, but shelter leaders aren’t convinced

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A gunman killed at a Yellowstone dining facility earlier told a woman he planned a mass shooting

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