KTVQ News
14 black bears euthanized near Bozeman after suspected illegal feeding
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- 14 black bears euthanized near Bozeman after suspected illegal feeding
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized 14 black bears near Bozeman after a report of illegal feeding. Wildlife officials said the bears were eating human food and were unafraid of people — behavior they described as a community safety risk.
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- Sibanye-Stillwater Reaches Contract Deal with East Boulder Miners
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- East Boulder mine workers reached a contract agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater securing wage increases and improved health insurance benefits. Meanwhile, the Stillwater mine in Nye remains on strike with negotiations stalled since mid-September.
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- 'Ghost Tapping': What Montana Shoppers Should Know About This New Scam
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A cybersecurity expert cautions consumers about 'ghost tapping' scams involving digital payments.
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- Shepherd Students Mourn Classmate Killed in Vehicle Crash
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Shepherd students and community members are mourning a 16-year-old student who died in a vehicle rollover on a gravel road. Tributes are also taking place at other schools, including Columbus and Huntley Project, where the football team will display his number on helmets for the rest of the season.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Community Vigil Supports Family of 13-Year-Old Chase Lantz Hit by Vehicle
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Billings community held a vigil to support the family of 13-year-old Chase Lantz, who was hit by a vehicle. Attendees shared prayers and messages of hope for the family.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 with Andrea Lutz 9-29-26
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- 13:13
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Billings neighbors call for improved safety measures near schools after a seventh grader's death prompts outrage. Plus, longtime Billings Police Chief Rich St. John reflects on his 45-year career as he retires.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Billings MT Weather Forecast: Tuesday Evening, Sep 29, 2026
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Ed Macintosh reports a mix of dry conditions with localized rain chances in northwest Montana and east of Billings through the week. Expect strong winds especially in north central Montana, with warming temperatures heading into early October.
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- Billings family shares healing journey after daughter struck by vehicle
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A Billings family shares their journey of healing after their daughter was struck by a vehicle, as the community continues to grapple with pedestrian safety. The family is urging drivers to slow down and stay aware on the roads.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Laurel Girl Recovering From Serious Scooter Crash as Safety Rules Considered
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A Laurel girl is recovering from serious injuries after being struck while riding her scooter to school. Laurel officials are considering new safety measures, including helmet requirements and bike lanes.
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- Billings Police Chief Rich St. John Reflects on 45-Year Career
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Billings Police Chief Rich St. John reflects on his 45-year career and the growth of the department during his tenure.
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- Stolen Tombstone Found in Wall, Returned to Little Bighorn Battlefield
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A stolen tombstone from the Little Bighorn Battlefield was found inside a wall in Montana and has been returned to its rightful place.
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- Shepherd Teen Killed In Crash Honored by Community and Football Opponents
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- President Trump Meets AI Leaders at White House Amid Safety Concerns
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- President Trump is set to meet with artificial intelligence leaders at the White House to discuss the risks of AI technology amid growing security concerns
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- Nancy Guthrie Case Update: New Ransom Note Deemed Not Credible
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says a new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is not credible. Authorities, including the FBI task force, are continuing their investigation without suspects.
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- FBI Investigating Data Breach Exposing Agents' Personal Info
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The FBI is investigating after a cybercriminal group claimed to have stolen the personal data of thousands of current and former FBI employees by breaching a job application portal, according to current and former officials. The bureau is assessing the extent of the damage, and the portal was down as the agency dealt with the incident.
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- Thousands wear red in Billings to honor teen hit walking to school
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Billings and Montana communities wear red to honor 13-year-old Chase Lance, who died following an accident while walking to school.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Terry students recreate 1850s trade blanket for museum
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Terry High School students used an 1850s loom to weave a replica of a historic fur trade blanket, which will be displayed at the Prairie County Museum.
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- Wyoming Man Fights Off Mountain Lion That Attacked His Dog
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Hemorrhagic Disease Killing White-Tailed Deer
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Wildlife officials confirmed that hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer on the Flathead Indian Reservation. The virus is spreading in areas like Polson & Mission Valley. Biting flies spread the disease near water sources. The disease is not contagious to humans, however, The carcasses are attracting black and grizzly bears, and people are advised to use caution outdoors. Wildlife officials are asking communities to report any dead deer found in new areas.
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- Americans Paying More For Convenience Despite Rising Fees
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Americans are burned out by fees and costly add-ons — yet many consumers still spend the extra few dollars when it means saving time. The habit, known as "convenience spending," adds up to hundreds of extra dollars a year when paying for conveniences like faster shipping, store meal prep, or food and grocery delivery. For a lot of workers or busy parents, the costs help to alleviate stress. "It depends how busy I am in that moment, but yes I am willing to pay for convenience," said parent Charis Spann.
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- Billings community honors teen hit by car with memorial
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Billings community prepares a memorial for Chase Lance, a 13-year-old boy who was struck by a car while walking to Will James Middle School and has since passed away.
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- Man Fights Off Mountain Lion to Save His Dog in Wyoming
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A Wyoming man fought a mountain lion with his bare hands to protect his dog while out along a trail looking for elk to photograph. He is recovering from scratches to his face and hands and is undergoing a series of rabies vaccinations.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 with Andrea Lutz 9-24-26
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- 12:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Billings Firefighters Heat Up 2027 Calendar for Charity
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Billings firefighters are back with a 2027 calendar to raise funds for the Billings Fire Benevolent Fund and Dress for Success, supporting local families and women entering or reentering the workforce.
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- Billings man explains reason for armed patrol near Broadwater School
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A Billings man explains why he has been patrolling armed with a rifle near Broadwater School, citing personal safety and constitutional rights.
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- 1,000 Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Day in Hardin
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- About 1,000 students from District 7 schools gathered in Hardin to celebrate Montana's Native American Heritage Day with a powwow.
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- Billings boy hit by vehicle near Will James Middle School to be taken off life support
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A 13-year-old boy hit by a vehicle near Will James Middle School in Billings is not expected to survive and will be taken off life support. His family is donating his organs to honor his dream of saving lives.
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- Montana Settlement Aims to Improve Native American History Education
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A proposed settlement in Montana, which has received preliminary court approval, would require schools to improve how Native American history is taught, ensuring tribal involvement and proper use of funds. A final approval hearing is scheduled for December.
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- MTN Headlines 9-26-26
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- 18:31
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Hidden Billings Tour Opens Rarely Seen Historic Spaces
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Western Heritage Center in Billings hosts a self-guided tour opening private historic spaces to the public for the first time in Billings. Up to 12 sites are included in the Hidden Billings event.
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- Billings launches project to prevent rockfalls along Zimmerman Trail
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Billings city engineers are addressing rockfall risks along the rims near Zimmerman Trail with a $230,000 mitigation project involving rock anchors and road closures.
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- Billings parents demand safer school crossings after 7th grader hit
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Parents in Billings are urging city and school leaders to improve safety measures on Grand Avenue after a seventh grader was struck by a vehicle near school.
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- Rising Synthetic Motor Oil Costs Impact Drivers in Montana
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Some Montana drivers experience higher costs and limited availability of synthetic motor oil as supply shortages continue amid international conflicts affecting refineries.
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- Mountain Goat Visits Bozeman Church Before Safe Relocation
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A mountain goat was spotted outside a church in Bozeman early Wednesday morning before being safely relocated back to the Gallatin Range by Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
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- New MSU College of Nursing Building Opens in Billings to Combat Nurse Shortage
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- The new Mark and Robin Jones College of Nursing building at MSU Billings opened to provide advanced hands-on training and address nurse shortages across Montana.
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- Community Calls for Safer School Zones After Billings Child’s Serious Accident
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A student at Will James Middle School was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle, prompting community calls for safer school zones in Billings, Montana. The city was awarded a $3.6 million grant in 2023 for safe routes to school projects, with construction slated to begin in 2027. Will James Middle School is among the schools included in the projects.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Cold case solved: 47 years later, Billings teen's killer identified
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- After 47 years, investigators solve the Billings murder of 16-year-old Corina Contreraz using forensic genealogy and DNA testing.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Record 20,000+ Pieces of Debris Removed from Yellowstone Thermal Areas This Year
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Yellowstone National Park crews have removed a record 20,000-plus pieces of debris from sensitive thermal areas as of early September. Visitors are reminded to stay on boardwalks to help protect the park’s fragile thermal features.
For more coverage of Billings and Montana, http://www.ktvq.com
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- Billings child Thomas Germany receives Make-A-Wish puppies after leukemia battle
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Billings child Thomas Germany receives his Make-A-Wish puppies after two years fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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- Billings child battling leukemia receives Make-A-Wish puppies
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- After two years fighting leukemia, Billings boy Thomas Germany receives two puppies through Make-A-Wish.
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- Montana State University Opens New Nursing Campus in Billings
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Montana State University has opened the Mark and Robin Jones College of Nursing in Billings, featuring new simulation labs and community spaces for nursing students.
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- Billings community debates I-194 election initiative
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Billings debates Montana's I-194 initiative which aims to ban dark money in elections. Opponents, including the Billings and Kalispell Chambers of Commerce, argue it could limit family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches from participating in local initiatives.
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- New owners open to renovating historic Laurel school
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- New owners of the old Laurel school building share their vision for preserving and renovating the historic site.
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- MTN 5:30 News: Montana Forest Roadless Rule Debate & Local Updates
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- 30:19
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- MTN 5:30 News covers the debate over repealing Montana's national forest roadless rule, a gun rights standoff near Broadwater Elementary School in Billings, and weather updates for the week.
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- Daycares Still Waiting on State Payments in Montana
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Montana daycares continue to experience delayed payments from the state's Best Beginnings program, affecting providers like Little Mountain Explorers in Red Lodge. The state says payments are improving but challenges remain.
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- Q2 AOW: Big Horn’s Lyla Marney aims for 3rd straight Wyoming state cross country title
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Big Horn High School’s Lyla Marney, Q2 Athlete of the Week, aims to win her third consecutive Wyoming state cross country title. She leads her team with a fierce competitive spirit as she prepares for another run at a state championship.
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- Trump Prepares to Host China's Xi Jinping Where AI and Trade will Take Center Stage
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where artificial intelligence and trade issues will be key topics of discussion. The meeting aims to address global AI concerns amid US-China competition.
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- Trump To Host China's Xi Jinping At White House Focusing On AI And Trade
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- President Trump is preparing to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House next week for an official state visit, in which technology and trade are expected to be significant focuses, but experts look for the visit to focus on maintaining relationships. The meeting comes amidst questions around the trade relationship between countries, safety warnings from the AI industry, and the U.S.’ continued conflict with Iran.
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- Stretch Your Grocery Budget With Versatile Ingredients
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- Experts share tips on using versatile grocery ingredients to reduce food waste and save money by creating multiple meals.
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- Harlowton Teacher Empowers Students to Explore Montana's Overlooked History
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- A Harlowton teacher is helping students research and share overlooked historical stories tied to Montana's communities.
