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- 1Whitefish solar project powers homes and offsets peak demand▼Whitefish solar project powers homes, offsets peak demand
A solar project in Whitefish, Montana is generating electricity for local homes while helping to offset demand during peak usage periods, according to the Coeur d'Alene Press. The project illustrates how small-city solar installations can ease grid strain and support renewable energy goals in the region.
- 2Montana Supreme Court reverses course on Butte data center ballot measure▼Montana Supreme Court reverses course on Butte data center ballot initiative
The Montana Supreme Court has changed its position on a ballot initiative in Butte concerning a proposed data center, reversing an earlier stance on whether the measure can proceed. The ruling affects local efforts to put the data center question before voters. Details of the court's reasoning and the initiative's next steps have not yet been fully reported.
- 3Montana Supreme Court Denies New Trial in 2022 Martin City Murder▼Montana Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Kila Man Convicted in 2022 Martin City Murder
The Montana Supreme Court has denied a new trial for a Kila man convicted in the 2022 murder in Martin City. The state's highest court upheld the conviction, leaving the original verdict in place. The ruling closes the defendant's latest avenue for appeal in a case that drew attention in the Flathead Valley.