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Missoula judge dismisses federal climate lawsuit, plaintiffs plan to appeal
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The MSU Exponent - Montana
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A federal judge in Missoula dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a range of energy-related actions taken by the Trump administration. The organization representing the 22 young plaintiffs quickly vowed to appeal. In his order, U.S. District...
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Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. The activists said the orders...
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Central Montana's Petersen, Chew Choo selected for Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
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Lewistown News Argus - Montana
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The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center announced their 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, with two inductees coming from Lewistown: Jerry Petersen and the Charlie Russell Chew Choo. The inductees were...
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Judge 'reluctantly' tosses youth case challenging Trump climate policies
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The Messenger - Kentucky
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A federal judge on Wednesday "reluctantly" dismissed a lawsuit brought by young Americans accusing President Donald Trump's administration of threatening their constitutional right to life and liberty through its aggressive fossil-fuel push. Judge...
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Judge dismisses suit by young climate activists against Trump’s pro-fossil fuel policies
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by young climate activists that aimed to halt Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders. The dismissal by US district judge Dana Christensen on Wednesday came after 22 plaintiffs, ages seven to...
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Some Montana Airports Say Kristi Noem’s Video Is Against Policy
Some Montana Airports Say Kristi Noem’s Video Violates Their Policy Airports in Bozeman, Missoula, and Billings are refusing to play a video produced and shared by the Department of Homeland Security, citing policies against displaying political...
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UM, FWP study: Anglers spent $1.27B in Montana in 2024
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NBC Montana
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MISSOULA, Mont. — New data from a partnership between Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the University of Montana's Bureau of Business and Economic Research shows the economic impact of fishing in Montana. The study focused on trip-related...
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Two separate poaching cases lead to charges against against four individuals in Montana
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The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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By Micah Drew / The Daily Montanan Investigations into two separate poaching cases by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks have led to recent charges against four men, the department said in a series of press releases last week. A special prosecutor...
Owner: Chad & Coralee Taylor
US rejects bid to buy Montana coal for less than a penny per ton
BILLINGS (AP) — Federal officials rejected a company's bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton, in what would have been the biggest U.S. government coal sale in more than a decade. The...
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Federal judge dismisses Lighthiser v. Trump youth climate lawsuit, citing jurisdiction
HELENA — A federal judge in Missoula has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of young plaintiffs, challenging the Trump administration’s energy policies. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen ruled Wednesday that the 22 plaintiffs in Lighthiser v....
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Federal judge dismisses Lighthiser v. Trump youth climate lawsuit
HELENA — A federal judge in Missoula has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of young plaintiffs, challenging the Trump administration’s energy policies. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen ruled Wednesday that the 22 plaintiffs in Lighthiser v....
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California's Power Struggle: Balancing cost, climate and demand
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KXTV, ABC 10 - California
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California has long been a pioneer in energy innovation. But even with that history, the power grid faces new challenges with rising demand and the impacts of a changing climate. The ABC10 weather impact team investigates the state's past and...
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Paradise Valley: New Montana Property Opens February 2026
The big tourist season has come and gone, but locals and travelers alike will soon have something new to look forward to in Paradise Valley. You’ve probably driven past the construction site along the Yellowstone River and wondered what was being...
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Allen Ranch is Montana Tree Farm of the Year
Good work is not only its own reward, it also wins awards. Following 58 years of active forest management on the Allen Ranch as part of the Montana Tree Farm program, Shawn Allen, the son of the famous Norm Allen, the man who started it all by...
Owner: Hagadone Family
Urgent Warning for Montanans With Freezers in Their Home
If you keep a freezer in your garage in Montana, you might think it’s the perfect solution for storing extra meat after hunting season. When winter hits hard, and it always does, that convenience can quickly turn into a headache. I learned that...
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November SNAP Benefits Stop If Federal Government Doesn’t Reopen
Food assistance on the chopping block for Montanans next month if shutdown persists Nearly 78,000 Montana residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy groceries may soon be forced to go without. The state...
Owner: Taylor Brown & Shannon Brown
Una fotografía de una hiena con apariencia fantasmal ganó el premio Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025
Por Jack Guy, CNN Una imagen de una rara hiena de pie frente a un edificio abandonado en una antigua ciudad minera de diamantes en Namibia ganó el premio Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025. Fotografiada por el sudafricano Wim van den Heever en...
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Tom Brady Shares List of Greatest NFL Performances After Shohei Ohtani's Game 4
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Fox News
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Shohei Ohtani’s performance for the ages in the Dodgers’ Game 4 NLCS victory over the Brewers had us all thinking the same thing: Was it the greatest individual performance ever by an athlete? Tom Brady...
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3 Best Employer of Record Software for Global Companies in 2026
As global hiring expands, Employer of Record software has become an essential solution for HR teams seeking to manage international talent efficiently and remain compliant with local laws. Often called an EOR, this model lets a third-party...
Owner: Ed Satell
Montana's data-driven public defense director readies for his departure
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KPVI - Idaho
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Office of the State Public Defender building in Helena. THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record Editor's note: This story has been corrected to note Brett Schandelson was hired into the director’s post. It has also corrected the spelling of Koan Mercer’s...
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