Infectious Disease: NIH-linked Rocky Mountain Laboratories scientists in Hamilton face federal charges tied to allegedly smuggling mpox (monkeypox) materials into the U.S., raising fresh biosafety and oversight questions. Local Industry: Janicki Industries is moving forward on an $800M manufacturing campus in Great Falls, promising 1,000 jobs in five years and more than 2,000 after buildout—while residents weigh economic upside against housing pressure. Mining & Geology: Red Mountain Mining says it has confirmed outcropping garnet skarn at its Pioneer tungsten project in Montana and sees drillable subsurface targets from new 3D magnetic modeling. Aquatic Invasives: Montana training at Flathead Lake Biological Station is teaching the public to spot aquatic invaders early and reduce spread through proper sampling and decontamination. Education & AI: Montana school boards are beginning to adopt generative AI guidelines for classrooms, with attention to student privacy and safe use. Water & Fisheries: Montana’s new Troutcast app aims to forecast drought impacts on fish flows, supporting fisheries planning and angling decisions. Wildfire Preparedness: Western Montana wildfire forums in Kalispell and Missoula focus on what the coming season could mean for smoke and safety. Space Weather: NOAA issued a G3-STRONG geomagnetic storm watch, with auroras possible far south depending on solar activity. STEM Outreach: STARBASE Montana is bringing a free STEAM camp to Harlem schools, featuring robotics, 3D printing, and engineering design.