AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUtility Watch: Montana-Dakota Utilities is seeking a 14.5% electric rate hike in North Dakota, which could mean about $19 more per month for the average customer, with regulators set to decide. Public Safety & Health: Montana’s Department of Livestock is warning pet owners about rabies after a rise in wildlife encounters, urging vaccinations and caution around bats and skunks. Extreme Heat: Billings hit 111 degrees over the weekend and faces another stretch of hot, humid weather, with crews and residents bracing for more record-level temperatures. Local Business Under Pressure: Billings-area HVAC crews are getting swamped with AC breakdown calls as extreme heat pushes systems past their limits. Agriculture & Science: Montana State University and state agriculture and livestock labs will hold a grand opening for the new Combined State Laboratories building, bringing together veterinary diagnostics, analytical testing, and the Wool Lab. Courts: The criminal trial for Montana state Sen. Ellsworth begins, as prosecutors allege improper use of public funds tied to a friend’s contract. Community & Culture: University of Montana Police received a grant to outfit its K9 with Kevlar body armor, and Montana’s Western Heritage Center hosts a July 16 sip-and-paint fundraiser.
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