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Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools
The state superintendent cited a statute directing the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents. #oklaed
A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy
Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it’s also the first debate for either candidate in this year’s election.
Photos: Repeat Offenders Alive After Five in downtown Billings
Local band Repeat Offenders perform "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C. during Alive After Five at SkyPoint in downtown Billings on Thursday, June 27.
Former Uvalde school police chief and officer indicted over Robb Elementary response
The indictments make the law enforcement officers the first to face criminal charges in one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Meth distributor in Billings area trafficking ring sentenced to 7 years
Daniel Jimenez-Chavez, 40, received a longer sentence than nine co-defendants and a shorter sentence than four co-defendants. Two co-defendants also received seven-year sentences.
Photo: United Way fishing at Lake Elmo
Over 100 children from United Way's Care Academy gather at Lake Elmo for a fishing day on Thursday. United Way partnered with dozens of volunteers from Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks on the annual event.
'The Sacred Has Come Home': Yellowstone white buffalo calf honored at intertribal ceremony
A white buffalo calf born in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park earlier this month is fulfilling Lakota prophecies that the earth needs help, according to representatives of the many tribes.
Tentative Billings City deal with Teamsters averts potential strike
City of Billings officials and the union representing hundreds of municipal employees announced Thursday they tentatively agreed on a new contract.
Photos: Ryan Walters announces Bible directive in OSDE meeting
Scenes from the monthly Oklahoma State Board of Education monthly meetingat the Oliver Hodge Building on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Watch giant sinkhole open up under soccer park after mine collapse
The underground mine that collapsed and left behind a massive hole at a Missouri park was an active limestone operation, the mining company confirmed Thursday.
United Way of Yellowstone County awards $300K in local grants
United Way of Yellowstone County will award $300,000 in grants to local organizations on June 27, increasing support by $75,000 compared to last year.
Poll: 7 in 10 Americans think Supreme Court justices put ideology over impartiality
A majority of Americans say Supreme Court justices are more likely to be guided by their own ideology rather than serving as neutral arbiters of government authority, a poll finds.
Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for president
After Melania Trump missed some key events in her husband's presidential campaign this year, she told reporters who asked about her thin schedule to “stay tuned.” But in the months since that comment in March, she's largely refrained from public appearances.
Biden, allied Republicans try to woo GOP women in swing-state suburbs away from Trump
Many suburban women aren't happy to be faced with the same Biden-Trump matchup—a trend that's true of Americans at large, polling found.
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Photos: Repeat Offenders Alive After Five in downtown Billings
Local band Repeat Offenders perform "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C. during Alive After Five at SkyPoint in downtown Billings on Thursday, June 27.
Photo: United Way fishing at Lake Elmo
Over 100 children from United Way's Care Academy gather at Lake Elmo for a fishing day on Thursday. United Way partnered with dozens of volunteers from Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks on the annual event.
United Way of Yellowstone County awards $300K in local grants
United Way of Yellowstone County will award $300,000 in grants to local organizations on June 27, increasing support by $75,000 compared to last year.
Photos: Washington Innovation Center work under way
Work is under way at Washington Elementary as the school is being remodeled to accommodate high school students in the Washington Innovation Center.
Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools
The state superintendent cited a statute directing the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents. #oklaed
'The Sacred Has Come Home': Yellowstone white buffalo calf honored at intertribal ceremony
A white buffalo calf born in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park earlier this month is fulfilling Lakota prophecies that the earth needs help, according to representatives of the many tribes.
Photos: Ryan Walters announces Bible directive in OSDE meeting
Scenes from the monthly Oklahoma State Board of Education monthly meetingat the Oliver Hodge Building on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Montana study: Teacher pay higher than national data shows, but still not enough
The report concluded teacher pay in Montana is not as low as previously cited. But discrepancies exist between districts, and starting salaries in rural areas are well below national averages.
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Jeremy Keller: Carrying on family traditions
Content by AARP. Find out why Jeremy Keller devoted his military career to carrying on a long-standing family tradition.
Military service provides lifelong lessons to Jim Collins
Content by AARP.Collins said what he misses the most since retiring two years ago — after nearly 30 years in the military — is the camaraderie, teamwork and trust he experienced during training and service.
John Nelson: Purple Heart recipient reflects on days in Vietnam
Content by AARP. When his plane was struck over Vietnam,Air Force Capt. John Nelson took action.
Web3 apps are changing the game in cryptocurrency circles
Contributor content. Learn how Web3 apps are helping to usher in a new era of cryptocurrency.
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Critical reasons to stay up to date on tetanus shots
Get Healthy.Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is caused by a specific strain of bacteria called clostridium tetani.
Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
Get Healthy.Learning the defining characteristics of these common mood disorders and pinpointing exactly what you’re feeling are the keys to finding support and relief.
Of beans and burgers: How much protein do you really need?
Get Healthy. How much protein do you need for maximum nutritional benefits?
A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
Get Healthy.No matter how you slice it, pickleball is a big dill.
Crime
Meth distributor in Billings area trafficking ring sentenced to 7 years
Daniel Jimenez-Chavez, 40, received a longer sentence than nine co-defendants and a shorter sentence than four co-defendants. Two co-defendants also received seven-year sentences.
Belfry man killed in crash near Absarokee, second fatal in a week
The 71-year-old was one of four people traveling in an SUV that went off the road June 23 and struck a guardrail.
Authorities release identity of Helena woman fatally shot in SUV
The woman fatally wounded as she sat in a vehicle Friday has been identified by authorities as Bernadette Tashena Johnson, 42, of Helena.
Billings man arraigned following weekend fatal drive-by shooting
Loren Cody Smoker has been charged with deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence, with prosecutors accusing him of pulling up next to a sedan and killing its driver.
Politics
Tentative Billings City deal with Teamsters averts potential strike
City of Billings officials and the union representing hundreds of municipal employees announced Thursday they tentatively agreed on a new contract.
Young women getting sterilized doubled after ‘Roe’ was overturned
Sophia Ferst remembers her reaction to learning that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade: She needed to get sterilized.
Yellowstone County museums make funding case at commissioner’s hearing
Yellowstone County's four museum directors all spoke, with YAM director Jessica Ruhle giving an impassioned defense of the art museum in the face of proposed budget cuts.
Trail to be dedicated in Helena in honor of labor leader, former Commissioner Eric Feaver
A celebration for the commemoration of “Feaver's Union," a new trail named for the late Helena city commissioner and labor leader Eric Feaver, will be 10 a.m. Monday.
