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US Supreme Court won’t consider reviving Montana abortion parental consent law
SRN News
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July 3, 2025
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...
Fireworks raise safety concerns for Montana military veterans and pets
KPAX - Montana
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July 3, 2025
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...
Montana Republican Party elects new leadership after brief voting spat
KPVI - Idaho
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The Montana GOP elected new leadership at its Saturday convention, inheriting a party that newly controls all statewide and federal offices, but has seen deep fissures form among factions of the party in recent months, a feature that also reared...
The old suburban frontier is closing. Here’s what the new one could look like.
Vox
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July 7, 2025
For the last half-century, America’s population growth has been concentrated in the sweltering, equal parts bone-dry and waterlogged, yet ever-sprawling Sunbelt. Undeterred by the limits of hydrology or climate, metro areas from Las Vegas to Miami...
This is the world’s best lager according to the International Beer and Cider Awards 2025
The Economic Times
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July 3, 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...
Montana State graduate awarded Fulbright for studies in France
Yellowstone Times - Montana
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June 30, 2025
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
Yellowstone Times - Montana
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June 30, 2025
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
KXLF 4 - Montana
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July 1, 2025
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
406 Sports - Montana
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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...
Montana Governor Vetoes Tribal Cannabis Agreements HB 952
Cannabis Science & Technology
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June 30, 2025
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...
University of Montana clinic preserves tribal legal history
KTMF - Montana
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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...
Flathead Land Trust leader intends to continue protecting the landscape that draws people to the Flathead Valley
Daily Inter Lake - Montana
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July 7, 2025
One of the first things Margaret Notley did when she moved to Montana over 20 years ago was take a hunter safety course. Her teacher had the class read a book describing the different stages of a hunter's mindset. While she doesn’t remember the...
'Big, Beautiful Bill' projected to slash Montana Medicaid
NBC Montana
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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...
UM Clinic Preserves Legal History of Montana Tribes
University of Montana
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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
KGRZ Missoula - Montana
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July 2, 2025
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...
University of Montana preserves tribal legal history with digital archive
Glacier Country News - Montana
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July 2, 2025
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...
New wildfires reported in southwest Montana
KBZK Bozeman - Montana
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July 2, 2025
BUTTE — Firefighters from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest are responding to smoke reports following Tuesday's thunderstorms. There are two new fires: the Buggy Gulch Fire, north of Kidd, east of Mile Marker 35 on I-15, and the...
Work model keeps rural hospital staffed year-round, prevents service gaps, burnout
NBC Montana
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GLASGOW, Mont. — An innovative work-model helps rural hospitals provide care every day of the year through rotating shifts. Synergy Health Partner's Surgicalist Model helps ensure rural areas like Glasgow, don't have a lapses in services. "This is...
Monday Headlines: Music for summer, a final parade and looking back 75M years
KXLF 4 - Montana
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July 7, 2025
Here's a quick look at our top stories for the morning of Monday, July 7, 2025: Watch the latest weather forecast Warmer And Sunny For Monday TOP HEADLINES: Music on Main kicks off for the Summer Season Music on Main kicks off for the Summer...
Viewpoint: Keep Montana's Clean Indoor Air Act strong
The Missoula Current - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Montana health advocates The 2025 session of the Montana Legislature was a win for Montanans when it comes to our right to breathe clean, healthy indoor air. SB 390, a measure sponsored by Missoula Sen. Willis Curdy, was signed by Gov. Greg...