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Montana Morning Headlines: Thursday, May 15, 2025

MISSOULA — Here’s a look at Western Montana’s top news stories for Thursday.
A South African family labeled as refugees by the U.S. Department of State arrived in Missoula on Monday, aided by the International Rescue Committee and Soft Landing Missoula. The family’s arrival follows an expedited immigration process stemming from an executive order that claims Afrikaners face violence and property seizures in South Africa. (Read the full story)
Therma Wood Technologies in Polson offers an eco-friendly heat and pressure process to treat wood, eliminating harmful chemicals while enhancing durability. This method provides treated wood with a lifespan of about 20 years, significantly exceeding the typical seven to eight years of chemically-treated wood. (Read the full story)
Polson wood treatment company provides eco-friendly option
Flathead High School students showcased their heavy equipment skills on Wednesday through a hands-on program in partnership with the Montana Contractors Association. The Build Montana Initiative allows students to gain practical experience operating machinery, preparing them for future careers in construction while reinforcing the importance of a skilled workforce in Kalispell. (Read the full story)
Kalispell students showcase heavy machinery skills

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park issues reminder about fireworks
Visiting a state park on July Fourth is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home.
Fire season in Montana is just around the corner. This means it’s everyone’s responsibility to be careful with fire and any potential sources of ignition. It’s been a long-standing policy with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to keep fireworks off our sites to ensure the safety of our public and to protect our recreation and habitat resources.
Fireworks are illegal on all state and federal land in Montana, including all state parks, FWP fishing access sites, wildlife management areas and other sites.
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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for June 23, 2025
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 23, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 23 drawing
05-25-42-44-65, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from June 23 drawing
13-22-23-26-47, Lucky Ball: 13
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from June 23 drawing
16-18-26-40-46, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from June 23 drawing
03-08-09-30, Bonus: 12
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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Young Sheldon star Montana Jordan marries Jenna Weeks in cowboy-themed wedding
Young Sheldon‘s Montana Jordan is married!
The 22-year-old actor, who starred as Sheldon’s older brother, Georgie Cooper in the series and spin-off sequel Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, married partner Jenna Weeks in Texas on June 21.
The pair’s nuptials were “classic cowboy” themed, with them telling PEOPLE they knew they wanted their special day to be “memorable and intimate”.
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Montana told the publication he let Jenna “steer the boat” on wedding planning as he wanted her to have her perfect day.
”Family is really important to us, and being surrounded by them fills our cup,” Jenna said.
“I didn’t have any must-haves other than having our families celebrate with us,” Montana added.
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Among the 200 guests were Montana’s co-stars Emily Osment, Rachel Bay Jones, Will Sasso, Jessie Prez and Raegan Revord.
“I’m excited to experience life with my best friend and our beautiful children,” Jenna told PEOPLE.
“Hopefully one day we are sitting on a porch swing together watching our kids with their kids and reminiscing on all the memories we created together.”
Montana and Jenna met four years ago during a chance encounter at country music star Cody Johnson’s concert when they were both 18 years old.
They were each with their families at the show, and happened to find themselves next to each other.
“The rest is history,” Jenna said.
The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Emma Rae in May 2024.
Montana proposed to his new wife on their Texan property in January, sharing a loving tribute to Jenna as he announced the news on Instagram.
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“To the Woman I love most. You are the light of my life, Sweetheart. I love you to the moon and back a million times and more. I can’t wait to see what the future brings for us and our family,” he shared.
Montana played Sheldon’s older brother, Georgie Cooper in Young Sheldon, the spin-off prequel to the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
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The young star’s breakthrough came when he beat out almost 10,000 others for the role of Jaden in the Jody Hill directed film The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. At the time Jordan was just 12 years old and had no prior acting experience.
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Since 2024, he has reprised his role as Georgie in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, the third TV series in the Big Bang Theory franchise.
The series focuses on young parents Georgie and Mandy, played by Emily Osment. The duo navigate the challenges of adulthood, parenting, and marriage while raising their young family in Texas.
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