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Montana Army National Guard soldiers return from Spokane fires
49+ min ago (168+ words) After two weeks fighting wildfires in Washington, five Montana Army National Guard soldiers returned to the Queen City in a twin-rotor CH-47 Chinook on Monday. Helena Public Schools is pushing for better communication between the district, city staff and the…...
US Supreme Court sides with Trump on mail-in ballot restrictions
50+ min ago (161+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a judicial decision Monday blocking President Donald Trump's administration from implementing his executive order to restrict the use of mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections that will decide control of Congress, though another remains....
Weekend review: Top news you may have missed from the Independent Record
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (217+ words) The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. 22 Montana football players to watch in 2026 Who is Natalie Harp, Trumpâs trusted executive assistant? Party Animals, Firefighters talk first night of Banana Ball World Tour stop in Billings Video:…...
Nebraska lights up ‘Lanterns,’ a new TV Western
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (159+ words) Kyle Chandler in an episode of "Lanterns." Aaron Pierre, left, and Kyle Chandler star in "Lanterns," which is set in Rushville, Neb. At a time when superhero films have gotten unwieldy, producers of “Lanterns” decided they wanted to pull back…...
Outside a sold-out WNBA game, dueling protests mirror America's transgender-athlete debate
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (161+ words) USA TODAY Sports’ Meghan L. Hall was on site ahead of Fever vs. Liberty in Brooklyn, NY to speak with protesters on opposing sides of the debate over transgender athletes in sports. NEW YORK ― Under the sweltering New York sun…...
Regenerative farming gains support amid drought, heat waves
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (224+ words) The U.K. had its driest July since record-keeping began 190 years ago. Farmers say the conditions are 'horrendous' and it could lead to food shortages. GREAT WALTHAM, England — With Britain about to record its hottest summer yet, Sam Squier's nearly 200-acre beef…...
The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, in photos
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (258+ words) Like the saddle bronc rider gripping the reins of their bucking horse, the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo seemed to be holding on to the last days of summer as area students prepare to go back to school. Riders and…...
MOTOR-NASCAR/
2+ day, 19+ min ago (171+ words) The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick drives in the qualifier round of the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday in Loudon, N.H. âAt the last possible hour,â Montana…...
US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after trade talks fail
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (246+ words) WASHINGTON — The United States imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods Saturday after the two longstanding allies failed to reach a trade deal, with each side accusing the other of derailing days of talks. Judge Christopher Abbott sided with Reps. Llew…...
Community Briefs: 'Tips Matter' event, Jefferson City Community Day, philanthropy award, and more
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (189+ words) A special "Feed the Boot" table was on hand for donations for the Heart Butte Fire Department at Jefferson City's Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 15. Here's what's happening in the Helena-area community. Missoula County is accepting online applications for its…...