AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMontanaFair Safety Update: A drive tire broke free from the Zipper ride Tuesday evening in Billings, sending the tire through the air and prompting an evacuation; no injuries were reported, and the ride remains closed while inspectors investigate. Wildfire Preparedness: Missoula County wildfire officials say more Montanans are shifting from “firefighters will handle it” thinking to taking steps like securing vents and clearing defensible space as wildfire risk grows. Livestock Theft Concern: With beef prices rising and cattle valued at record highs, Montana ranchers and the Department of Livestock warn that higher prices may mean more incentive for cattle theft. Invasive Species Watch: The Eastern Heath Snail has spread across north-central Montana, with no reliable eradication once established, raising alarms for farmers and ranchers. Local Culture & Community: Eagle Fest returns to Billings Sept. 26 to support Eagle Mount, and the Northwest Montana Fair is back in Kalispell through Aug. 16 with new exhibits, food vendors, and a music stage. Health News: A new pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib, is becoming available to some eligible patients in Montana through an FDA expanded access program.
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