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Two Iowa Shooting Suspects Face Attempted-Murder ChargesWorld — 2dAndrew Tanaka, 27, faces four counts of attempted murder after authorities say he fired at multiple vehicles on Interstate 35 in Warren County, injuring a driver; he also faces a weapons-intimidation charge. In a separate Des Moines shooting, 18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford was charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times near Court Avenue and remains hospitalized.

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Travel Guides Map Day Trips Across U.S.Lifestyle — 2dThe articles highlight easy regional day trips built around walkable towns, scenic waterfronts, history and low-key outings—from Maine towns near Portland and Maryland lighthouse walks to Southern California escapes, Montana getaways and destinations near Wheaton. Together, they emphasize nearby variety and flexible itineraries, whether visitors want a gentle stroll, local shops or a change of scenery.

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VA Awards $16 Million for Veterans’ Adaptive SportsSports — 2dThe Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $16 million in grants to 91 organizations nationwide to expand adaptive sports programs for veterans and service members with disabilities, supporting recreation that promotes health, independence and connection. Separate reports highlight grants for organizations in Virginia, Montana and Wyoming.

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Alabama awards 34 rural health grants totaling $55 millionHealth — 4dStates are using Rural Health Transformation Program grants to expand rural care through telehealth, maternal and behavioral health services, workforce training and technology upgrades. Alabama announced nearly $55 million across 34 grants, Colorado awarded $170 million to 91 providers, and Montana directed $8.7 million toward rural ambulance and EMS equipment.

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U.S. Air Force Band plans Montana concertsEntertainment — 3dThe U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are touring Montana for 11 days, with free, ticketed performances in communities across the state honoring Airmen past and present. The tour includes two Bozeman concerts on Oct. 15 and 17.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Montana State Scrimmages; Mississippi State Plans ExhibitionSports — 3dMississippi State and Louisiana Tech will play a women’s basketball exhibition at Choctaw Central High School’s Tushka Arena on Oct. 18, part of a partnership with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Montana State also gave fans an early look at its women’s team at its Blue and Gold scrimmage, where returning players and newcomers took the court.

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Travel Guides Highlight Scenic Escapes, City ToursLifestyle — 4dRobert Redford’s legacy remains connected to places across the American West, from Boulder, soon to host the Sundance Film Festival, to landscapes in Montana, Utah and New Mexico that shaped his life and films. These destinations offer travelers a way to experience the settings behind his work and passions.

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Gianforte India Trade Mission Seeks Investment Amid Conservative Criticism — 3dMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s trade mission to India is promoting investment and partnerships in technology, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries, with the state saying the effort could bring jobs and economic opportunities. The trip has drawn criticism from Montana conservatives who argue taxpayer-funded outreach risks outsourcing jobs and opportunities.

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Pregnant Ciara Walks Junya Watanabe Runway in Paris — 5dPregnant Ciara, 40, walked the Junya Watanabe Spring 2027 runway in Paris on Oct. 3, 2026, in bump-baring looks including a crystal chandelier headpiece after announcing her fifth child.

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Priya Raman Seeing her show the bump so openly on the Junya Watanabe stage feels refreshing and confident for a mom in her position.

Idaho Stuns No. 1 Montana State, 35-34 — Oct 2, 2026Idaho stunned top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Joshua Wood’s touchdown pass as time expired and his successful two-point run, handing the Bobcats their first loss in 19 games. The upset was Idaho’s first win of the season and its first-ever victory over a No. 1-ranked team; Montana State was without several injured starters.

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Priya Raman Idaho's last second score and two point run was the perfect way to end their winless streak against the top team.

Thousands of detainees vanish from ICE locator system amid deportation push — Sep 21, 2026ICE removed final-order detainees from its public locator on September 15. Eight Somali men held at Guantanamo Bay are among those missing, a lawyer says.

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Rachel Meyers Losing track of thousands of people in custody points to basic failures in record keeping during these enforcement actions.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Ranked-Choice Voting Debate Expands Across StatesPolitics — Sep 19, 2026Across Irvine, Longmont, Alaska, and Montana, advocates push ranked-choice voting as expanding voter choice and moderating outcomes, while critics warn it adds ballot exhaustion, cost, and complexity; Alaska voters also face a parallel battle over open primaries, campaign disclosures, and other election reforms, including a ballot measure to keep or repeal RCV. Montana defends the preservation of write-in rights even as election reforms and Alaska’s ballot measures reshape how votes are cast and counted.

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Oregon State takes 14-0 lead over Montana in opening quarter — Sep 19, 2026Braden Atkinson matched Sean Mannion's Oregon State record with six touchdowns as the Beavers beat Montana 52-17.

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Rachel Meyers Montana Tech's 58-10 win keeps their streak alive and shows why they're the top team in their conference.

Montana Teen Dies After Saving Sister in River — Sep 18, 2026A 13-year-old Montana boy, Ephraim Dayley, died after rescuing his sister during a tubing trip on the Clarks Fork River near Fromberg; his body was recovered the following day after divers searched the river. Authorities say Dayley saved his sister, who made it to shore, making his death a heroic, yet tragic, outcome widely reported by local outlets.

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Fossilized dinosaur dung preserves feathers from extinct aquatic bird — Sep 14, 2026A fossilized feather found inside dinosaur dung in Montana is described as the best-preserved Mesozoic feather and offers new clues about why some birds survived the mass extinction while others did not. The evidence points to a connection with hesperornithiform aquatic birds and the evolution of the Neornithes lineage, potentially affecting survival outcomes across late Cretaceous birds.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

NorthWestern Energy and Montana Cities Seek Green Power Program Approval — Sep 15, 2026NorthWestern Energy, joined by the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman, filed a joint application with the Montana Public Service Commission to establish a Green Power Program that would let communities and businesses voluntarily support a Montana renewable energy resource, detailing the program structure, subscriptions, cost recovery and customer protections while ensuring non-participants do not pay. Officials described the filing as a milestone in a collaborative effort to expand renewable options for Montana customers and environments, highlighting a customer-driven approach and benefits to participating communities.

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Newsom says he would not run if Harris enters 2028 race — Sep 15, 2026Fly-fishing in Montana, the California governor rules out a primary fight with Harris over overlapping bases while federal subpoenas reach deeper into his travel foundation and aides.

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Derek Foss Newsom avoiding a primary with Harris is smart since their bases overlap so much in California. Those subpoenas on his foundation though look like real trouble for his team.

Newsom Won’t Run in 2028 if Harris Does — Sep 14, 2026Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper while fly fishing in Montana he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris enters the race.

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Chris Dalton This just kicks the can down the road and leaves Democrats with the same narrow options in four years.

No. 1 Montana State defeats FBS Nevada 20-7 — Sep 11, 2026Montana State defeated Nevada 20-7 at Mackay Stadium, extending its school-record 17-game win streak and handing the Wolf Pack a tough nonconference loss as an FBS opponent. The game was marked by MSU’s first-half takeaways and Nevada’s penalties, with defensive stands and key plays shaping the outcome amid the Choate reunion narrative.

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Rachel Meyers Nevada's penalties kept killing drives and handed Montana State easy opportunities to pull ahead.

U.S. States Ranked by Auto Repair Shop Density — Sep 11, 2026Across multiple state snapshots, California houses the most auto repair shops overall (20,998) but per-capita density varies widely by state, with Idaho ranking eighth in per-capita shops and Hawaii ranking near the bottom in per-capita terms. The national picture from the BLS-backed data shows 176,403 automotive repair and maintenance establishments in Q4 2025, and highlights that sparsely populated, car-reliant states like Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana tend to have high shop density relative to their populations due to driving needs.

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Rachel Meyers Wyoming and South Dakota topping the density list tracks with how far apart towns are and how much folks drive out there.

Biden-Appointed Judge Orders Trump To Keep Throwing Money At EV Chargers — Jun 25, 2025A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in funding for electric vehicle (EV) charger infrastructure from 14 states. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin partially granted…

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‘3 Boys, 3 Girls…Done’: Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Shares Birth of New SonReporting — Nov 13, 2023Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay shared the birth of his newest son on social media, adding that he and his wife were “done.” Ramsay and his wife, Tana, a cookbook author and television broadcaster, welcomed their third…

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Two Greek Pilots Killed in Tanagra Air-Show Crash — Sep 5, 2026A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom crashed during the Athens Flying Week at Tanagra, killing the two pilots and prompting a large emergency response with firefighting aircraft and evacuations around the base; officials say there were no injuries among bystanders. The incident halted the air show as investigations underway, with military and government officials en route or returning home from events.

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Jakarta protests disrupt transport as police deploy 4,274 — Aug 28, 2026Jakarta rail and bus services were disrupted as protests near the Parliament escalated into rioting, with trains delayed or rerouted at Tanah Abang and Palmerah and road closures prompting Transjakarta diversions through Slipi, Pejompongan, and surrounding areas. The unrest, linked to demands for harsher punishment for corrupt officials and broader anti-government grievances on the anniversary of last year’s protests, prompted heavy police deployment and closures of toll roads near the parliamentary complex.

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