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Montana ballot measure CI-133 clears certification for 2026 vote
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Montanans Decide says its CI-133 initiative has been certified by the secretary of state after more than 100,000 signatures, putting the measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Montana judge secures bar’s right to use neighboring well
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A Yellowstone County judge ruled that Longbranch Bar in the Billings area has a permanent legal right to draw water from a well on neighboring land.
Federal, rail leaders head to Helena for Greater Northwest summit
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Federal transportation officials, U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy and rail advocates are gathering in Helena Aug. 25-27 for the 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit.
Silverman Law Office earns Tier 2 real estate law ranking in Billings
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Silverman Law Office was named a Tier 2 firm in real estate law for the Billings area in Best Law Firms’ 2026 edition.
International Polo Tour Team USA falls 6-5 in Ecuador invitational
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International Polo Tour Team USA lost a last-minute 6-5 match in Ecuador during the 2026 IPT BUGGATTI World Cup Invitational at La Palma Resort & Polo Club in Puembo.
e-Alps doubles guest numbers as demand grows for guided Alpine e-bike trips
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Swiss adventure company e-Alps says guided e-mountain bike journeys across the Alps are drawing more travelers, with guest numbers doubling in 2026 and average annual growth of 50% over the past three years.
Tristate Collaborative adds Rippleshot to fraud tools for credit unions
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Tristate Collaborative has added Rippleshot to its shared solutions lineup, giving credit unions in Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska and Wisconsin access to fraud-detection tools designed to catch threats earlier.
Pharos Brands names former PepsiCo executive Matt Smith CEO
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Pharos Brands International has tapped veteran beverage executive Matt Smith as president and CEO as the hemp-derived THC beverage maker expands distribution and positions itself for possible federal oversight changes.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
Search data shows gambling help gaps in unregulated betting states
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A five-year Google search analysis from CasinoReviews.net finds Americans in states without regulated online wagering are far more likely to search for gambling addiction than for help.
PropertyRoom.com adds 30 new clients nationwide
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PropertyRoom.com said it is working with 30 new law enforcement, government and university clients across the continental U.S. The expansion underscores continued demand for online property and evidence disposition as agencies look for secure and…
Robbie Rosen and Interstate Snake drop horror-tinged basketball video for Bring The Madness
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Robbie Rosen and Interstate Snake have released the video for “Bring The Madness,” a track CBS Sports already used during March Madness coverage.
Williams Homes marks 30 years with 3,500 homes built across the West
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Williams Homes is celebrating its 30th anniversary after building more than 3,500 homes in California, Idaho and Montana.
Silverman Law Office attorney Katie Verderber earns 20 Under 40 honor
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Silverman Law Office attorney Katie Verderber has been named a 2026 20 Under 40 honoree by the Helena Independent Record and the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce.
Phillips Law Group wins $1.5M settlement in Flagstaff truck crash
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Phillips Law Group attorney Montana Thompson secured a $1.5 million settlement for a Flagstaff-area client who suffered life-threatening injuries in a commercial truck collision on Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff.
Helena to host 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority and PNWER will bring transportation, business and government leaders to Helena Aug. 25-27 for a regional summit focused on passenger rail, freight, economic development and connectivity.
SHOWAbility says accessibility campaign expanded opportunities for artists with disabilities
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Atlanta nonprofit SHOWAbility says its yearlong accessibility campaign has helped artists with disabilities reach major stages, build new partnerships and push disability inclusion in the performing arts.
Fall River Brewing wins gold and bronze at NABA awards
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Redding-based Fall River Brewing Company took home a gold medal for Off Leash West Coast IPA and a bronze for Half Cocked Hard Root Beer at the 2026 North American Brewers Association International Beer and Cider Awards.
Tanesha D. Thompson named Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Mid-Western Regional Director
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Tanesha D. Thompson will lead Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Mid-Western Region after being named regional director at the sorority’s 72nd Boule in Las Vegas.
Lance Hoovestal links shipping containers to the hidden systems shaping modern life
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Lance Hoovestal’s new book, The Deep Now Project, uses the humble shipping container to explain how globalization and interconnected systems shape economies, politics, technology, and daily life.
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