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Raymond Presented St Stephen Award
INDEPENDENCE – Earlier this year Rev. Sue Ann Raymond, Deacon of St James Episcopal Church, was recognized the Association for Episcopal Deacons (AED) with a St. Stephen’s Recognition award. Stephen is first mentioned in the Bible in the Acts of...

Retiring teacher Davis ‘never could see myself doing anything else’
By Satina Tolman For The New Era After 26 years of shaping young minds at Oak Heights Elementary, Cindy Davis is closing her classroom door one final time. Davis has taught second, third and fourth grades at the school since 1998, dedicating her...

Supreme Court rejects case over Montana parental consent abortion law
Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to review a blocked Montana law that would require physicians to obtain a parent's consent before performing an abortion on a minor, leaving intact a state high court decision that invalidated...

Supreme Court declines to revive Montana law requiring consent for minors to receive abortions
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday turned away an appeal brought by Montana officials seeking to revive a state law that requires minors seeking abortions to obtain the consent of their parents. The state argued that the measure, which was...

Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortions
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court said Thursday it will not hear a case involving a push to revive a law that minors must have their parents’ permission for an abortion in Montana, where voters have enshrined the right to abortion in the state's...

US Supreme Court won’t consider reviving Montana abortion parental consent law
Audio By Carbonatix By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to hear a bid by Montana to revive a law that requires parental consent for minors to obtain an abortion, a measure challenged by reproductive...

Montana State graduate awarded Fulbright for studies in France
A Montana State University graduate has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study at École Normale Supérieure de Rennes in France. Tristan Sampley, who completed his studies in mechanical engineering and modern languages with a...

Montana State geologist explores rare earth element movements
Zachary Burton, an assistant professor of earth sciences at Montana State University, is focusing his research on the movement and accumulation of rare earth elements. These critical minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and other...
Montana mailing out new property assessment notices
HELENA — Montanans are soon going to find out how their property values have changed over the last two years, and how that could affect their taxes. The Montana Department of Revenue announced Monday that they are now mailing notices with updated...

Montana Grizzlies' Kai Johnson denied injunction to play fifth basketball season
MISSOULA — A district court judge has denied University of Montana men's basketball player Kai Johnson's preliminary injunction request that would allow him to play a fifth season in the NCAA during the 2025-26 academic year. U.S. Magistrate Judge...

Fireworks raise safety concerns for Montana military veterans and pets
As fireworks light up the sky over the Independence Day holiday, it’s important to remember that not everyone enjoys the noise and excitement. For some, the holiday can be stressful or even dangerous. However, a little awareness and preparation...

India News | UP Governor Meets US Student Delegation at Raj Bhawan
Lucknow, Jul 8 (PTI) As a part of a cultural and educational exchange programme, a student delegation from Montana, US, visited UP Governor Anandiben Patel on Tuesday at the Raj Bhavan in Lucknow. Montana State University and the University of...

Montana Governor Vetoes Tribal Cannabis Agreements HB 952
A bill known as House Bill 952 (HB 952) was recently vetoed by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (1,2). The piece of legislation was going to allow tribal nations and the governor’s office “to establish compacts to legalize and regulate cannabis on...

This is the world’s best lager according to the International Beer and Cider Awards 2025
The world of beer has a new champion: Clubhaus Lager from Von Ebert Brewing in Portland, Oregon has been named the best lager at the prestigious 2025 International Beer and Cider Awards. The announcement, made in early June in Idaho Falls, comes...

Palm Beach commissioner to vote on renaming roadway in honor of Trump
A busy stretch of road near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, may soon don his name. Palm Beach County commissioners are set to vote on Tuesday, July 8, on a resolution that would rename 4 miles of Southern Boulevard...

University of Montana clinic preserves tribal legal history
MISSOULA, Mont. – The University of Montana (UM) is taking steps to preserve the legal history of the state's tribal nations through a unique initiative. The Marjory Hunter Brown Law Clinic at the University of Montana has launched the Indian Law...

UM Clinic Preserves Legal History of Montana Tribes
By Phil Stempin, UM News Service MISSOULA – It’s a tool to strengthen tribal sovereignty. The Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic at the University of Montana has embarked on an ambitious project to create the Indian Law Portal – a...

Aby Shubert's Day With The Montana National Guard
Meet the Griz is a series where we tell the stories of Montana Grizzlies athletes, coaches and contributors. Meet Aby Shubert - 2nd Year Lady Griz Guard Lady Griz guard Aby Shubert had thoughts of joining the Naval Academy to play basketball...

'Big, Beautiful Bill' projected to slash Montana Medicaid
MISSOULA, Mont. — President Donald Trump's controversial “Big, Beautiful Bill" is onto the U.S. House of Representatives after passing in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. The bill is expected to increase the federal deficit by trillions, while slashing...

University of Montana preserves tribal legal history with digital archive
The Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic at the University of Montana is undertaking a significant project to create the Indian Law Portal, a digital archive aimed at preserving legal documents from Montana's tribal nations. This initiative...