In this episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman covers the week's top headlines in northwest Montana. The family of missing paddleboarder Emily Rea is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts. Tribal leaders urge U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy to apologize for remarks made about Native Americans. Additionally, the Montana Department of Corrections proposes a 90-bed prerelease facility in Kalispell, prompting public meetings and discussions.

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Family of missing paddleboarder offers $25,000 for tips leading to her return
Sheehy faces scrutiny for derogatory comments about Native Americans
Prerelease facility proposed for former hotel site in Kalispell

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