MISSOULA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Wednesday.

The Hot Springs School Board voted 3-2 to terminate Business Manager Barkley Flynn on Monday night after discovering more than 24 unpaid bills for power, union dues and internet services. The termination follows another scandal involving a different district employee who allegedly paid themselves $13,000 in school funds. That employee has since been referred to law enforcement. (Read the full story) Hot Springs School Board terminates contract with school business manager/clerk

With food banks feeling the impact of November's SNAP benefits being stalled, United Way of Missoula County donated $10,000 to the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center in hopes of helping to meet increased demand and limited resour

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