Montana’s water crisis worsens as Flathead Lake is projected to fall three feet below full pool by August, threatening docks and recreation access. Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman also breaks down the Montana Supreme Court’s major decision to overturn 2021 abortion restrictions, reaffirming the state’s constitutional right to privacy. Plus, Glacier National Park officials euthanize a food-conditioned black bear, and close part of Going-to-the-Sun Road after a second bear snags a tourist’s snack. We’ve got the full rundown on what these stories mean to Northwest Montana.

Read more from this week’s show:
New forecast sinks summer lake level to historic low
State Supreme Court strikes down 2021 abortion restrictions
Glacier Park officials kill one of two food-conditioned bears

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