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Viewpoint: The PFAS Alternatives Act and Montana's lawsuit
Jonathan Sharp PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are synthetic molecules developed in the 1940s, with a wide range of applications, from nonstick cookware and raincoats to military-grade equipment. Companies developing these products were...

Former Montana US Rep Pat Williams, who won a liberal- conservative showdown, dies at 87
The 51% majority was the slimmest of Williams’ congressional career — and the first election defeat in Marlenee’s 16-year career. The matchup was billed as a classic liberal-conservative confrontation and a microcosm of political battles being...

Bike 4 Briar cyclists cross the country to support Angelman syndrome research
NISSWA — Two bicyclists are embarking on a 4,200-mile trip across the country for a deeply personal cause. Known as “Bike 4 Briar,” the team includes Todd Downey and Charlie Nuck, who seek to raise awareness for Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic...

NASA's been pulling out of major astronomy meetings — and scientists are feeling the effects
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Josh Dinner via FutureANCHORAGE, Alaska — Something was missing at the American Astronomical Society's 246th meeting this year, a...

Do Not Travel List for Montana
BUTTE, MT - As international tensions rise following renewed conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. Department of State has issued a global travel advisory—this time warning Americans to exercise “increased caution” abroad, particularly in areas...

Former Montana U.S. Rep. Williams dies at age 87
MISSOULA, Mont. — The family of former U.S. Rep. John “Pat” Williams of Montana announced Williams died Wednesday at the age of 87. Williams was the longest serving congressman in Montana history. A Butte native, Williams served in the Montana...

Youth Claim Climate Damage by Trump
The Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Butte, Montana, the district where Lighthiser v. Trump was filed. (Photo: Warren LeMay, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0) The new youth climate lawsuit Lighthiser v. Trump is ambitious as it...

Water on the Move! Something Huge in Montana Just Got Flowing Again
Some call it the "Lifeline of the Hi-Line." And its importance to thousands of Montanans cannot be understated. So, when there was siphon failure, it's understandable why so many citizens were in a panic. It took an intense effort, but Wednesday,...

From Montana to the Midwest: A New Yellow-Seeded Canola Aims to Change the Game
A new canola hybrid is drawing attention well beyond the fields of Montana where it was introduced this summer. Bred for resilience in heat, drought and low-organic soils, this yellow-seeded variety carries the promise of fresh opportunity for...

Trump Faces Youth Climate Lawsuit
Eva Lighthiser (right) alongside another co-plaintiff in the case, Olivia Vesovich (left). (Photo: Courtesy of Our Children's Trust) 19-year-old Eva Lighthiser has experienced climate anxiety for most of her life, as her home state of Montana...

Billions Approved, Millions Cut: Inside Montana’s 2025 Budget
A summary of the key information has been provided at the bottom of the article. BUTTE, MT - With just days remaining before the start of the new fiscal year, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed into law a $16.5 billion two-year budget,...

Trump administration to open undeveloped forests to mining, logging – Mining Engineering Online
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will rescind a Clinton-era policy that banned logging, roads and mining in undeveloped forests so it can manage those lands for fire risks, the agency said on Monday, a move opposed by environmentalists. The...

Montana Millionaire Lottery Expands For 2025 With New Winners
Montana Millionaire Lottery is increasing the number of tickets sold, as well as the number of million dollar winners This is the third year in a row Montana Lottery has increased the number of tickets available This is the second year Montana has...

Minute Pirate Bugs: Montana’s Tiny Natural Pest Controllers
Have you ever heard of Minute Pirate Bugs? Don’t let the name fool you, these tiny insects are powerful natural helpers in Montana’s gardens and farms. They may be small, but they pack a punch when it comes to controlling pests that can damage...

Montana Tech announces plans to remodel courtyard, remove trees
BUTTE — The courtyard of a college campus is a space for gathering. A place where friendships are made or ideas are formed, but here on Tech’s campus, the courtyard has been inaccessible to some members of its community, but that’s about to...

The Covid ‘lab leak’ theory isn’t just a rightwing conspiracy – pretending that’s the case is bad for science
More than five years after the Covid-19 pandemic was declared, its origins remain a subject of intense – and often acrimonious – debate among scientists and the wider public. There are two broad, competing theories. The natural-origins hypotheses...

Montana State University awards 2025 Presidential Scholarships
Montana State University has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2025 Presidential Scholarship. The scholarship, awarded based on scholastic achievement, leadership, and public service, was given to 20 high school graduates from across the...

Montana Being Watched? UFO Sightings Over Big Sky Country Increas
I wouldn't consider myself one of those kooky people who call late-night radio talk shows that focus on things like ghosts, aliens, and other "unnatural" topics. (although I do enjoy listening to those shows) However, I'm also not one of those...

Before 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' Scarlett Johansson and Rupert Friend Were Standouts in One of Wes Anderson's Best Recent Movies
Although the colorful art style, rhythmic pacing, idiosyncratic dialogue, and symmetrical framing are all key elements of Wes Anderson’s style, his films are also hallmarked by several recurring cast members who have appeared in multiple...

Montana State University announces 2025 Provost Scholars
Four high school graduates have been awarded the 2025 Montana State University Provost Scholarships, one of the university's most prestigious awards. The recipients include three students from Montana and one from Colorado. "Provost scholars...