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Montana Morning Headlines: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

National News

Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet’s parent, separate coffee and soft drink businesses

National News

Powerball continues streak without winner climbs to 37, jackpot now 7th largest

Missoula County

Missoula City Council votes to reduce speed limit to 15 mph on Phillips St.

Montana News

Montana Department of Administration explains centralization efforts

Politics

Trump fires Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over allegations of fraud

Montana Politics

Legislative Republicans hold onto bill from 2025 session, expecting litigation

Flathead County

Body of teen recovered from Flathead Lake near Lakeside

Montana News

Don't fall for 'gas station' gold' scams

Western Montana News

FWP approves purchase of 53,000-acre conservation easement in Northwest MT

Politics

Trump meets with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on trade, North Korea

Missoula County

UPDATE: Crash blocking North Reserve Street in Missoula cleared

Flathead County

Chemical reaction prompts evacuation of Logan Health Medical Fitness Center

Missoula County

MRA to pay Missoula Parks and Rec to take over tree planting, care

Montana News

The brass tax on ammo: How reloading yourself can cut costs in Montana

Montana News

Gas prices drop 0.8¢ per gallon in Montana

Politics

‘Unconstitutional’: Pritzker slams Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago

Ravalli County

Victor electronic music festival postponed

Politics

Trump signs order to investigate and prosecute cases of flag-burning

Wildfire Watch

Windy Rock fire at 3,426 acres, remains 0% contained

Politics

Loved ones shocked, worried after beloved Utah violinist detained by ICE

National News

Bodies found behind hidden door prompt Colorado disaster emergency declaration

Wildfire Watch

Corral Creek Fire west of Missoula burning 408 acres, 0% contained

Flathead County

7 vehicles involved in Monday crash near Whitefish

Wildfire Watch

Knowles Fire at 3,638 acres, 16% contained

Wildfire Watch

Bitterroot National Forest wildfire update (Aug. 25)

Missoula County

Missoula council to consider sidewalk levy, speed limit cut near Lowell school

Mediterranean diet may reduce dementia risk, study finds

National News

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police while naked on LA street

Crime and Courts

Man jailed following weekend law enforcement pursuit in Lake County

National News

Southwest Airlines will require larger passengers to purchase an extra seat

National News

Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty in US

Montana News

Butte residents sue mining company over water contamination

Flathead County

Crews knock down structure fire in Lakeside

National News

OB-GYN association breaks from CDC, recommends COVID shot for pregnant women

National News

US has its first human case of flesh-eating screwworm, health officials say

Indian Country

New skatepark brings recreational opportunities to youth on Flathead Reservation

Crime and Courts

Missoula man facing sexual assault charges

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rate

Crime and Courts

Missoula woman facing animal cruelty charges

Western Montana News

Community turns out for Libby Dam 50th commemoration celebration

Western Montana News

Jocko Valley students get free back-to-school haircuts