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- Great Falls families face St. Patrick's Academy high school closureby NonStop Local on August 24, 2026 at 9:17 am
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — The Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings announced it will close St. Patrick's Academy High School for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Hazy and warm with a chance for storms along MT-WY borderby Aden Lieser NonStop Local on August 24, 2026 at 8:56 am
We continue to see wildfire smoke affect our air quality throughout the day, with a chance for storms across southern Montana and northern Wyoming
- State fair season is back, and the nation’s first state fair celebrates 185 yearsby Jennifer Allen on August 24, 2026 at 8:45 am
Late summer brings a short window for state fair season, with several major fairs opening within weeks of one another. Four major state fairs are ... Read moreThe post State fair season is back, and the nation’s first state fair…
- 17 Mediterranean recipes for grazing straight through a hot eveningby Mandy V Applegate on August 24, 2026 at 8:45 am
When a hot evening makes a heavy sit-down dinner unappealing, these 17 Mediterranean recipes keep the table flexible with salads, hummus, chilled soup, pasta, vegetables, beans, and chicken for grazing.The post 17 Mediterranean recipes for grazing […]
- 3 in 5 millennials say their financial image doesn’t match realityby By Talker News on August 24, 2026 at 8:35 am
Three in five millennials admit their financial image of themselves doesn’t reflect their financial reality, new research has revealed. That’s according to a series of three surveys, each polling 2,000 millennials, 500 Gen X and 500 baby […]
- Just as the world appears to be losing its appetite for books, William T. Vollmann pens a 3,000-page novelby Christopher Coffman, Boston University on August 24, 2026 at 8:32 am
His latest – and possibly last – book tackles America’s foreign policy before and after 9/11. Could it also serve as an antidote to the fragmented attention and political duplicity of our current moment?
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- Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer saysby AP via Scripps News Group on August 24, 2026 at 9:12 am
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
- 2 Phoenix police officers arrested and fired following violent, unreported traffic stopby Scripps News Group on August 24, 2026 at 8:51 am
The two Phoenix officers under criminal investigation for a violent and unreported traffic stop have been arrested, according to a release Saturday.
- Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner ahead of midtermsby AP via Scripps News Group on August 24, 2026 at 7:45 am
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump's son-in-law and outside adviser Jared Kushner met privately recently in New York.
- Iranian currency hits record low ahead of US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctionsby Joe St. George on August 24, 2026 at 7:33 am
Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as the U.S. prepares to unleash what the Trump administration is calling "economic D-Day" against the country.
- For years, everyone wanted a big SUV. Now, minivans are making a comebackby John Matarese on August 24, 2026 at 7:03 am
For the past decade, families wanted SUV's, and the bigger the better. But in 2026, the once-frumpy minivan is making a big comeback, with sales up sharply. Here are the reasons why,
- Q2 Billings Area Weather: A dry and cooler start to the weekby Miller Robson on August 24, 2026 at 5:49 am
Expect mainly dry conditions and near seasonal or slightly warmer temperatures this week, with only minor chances for spotty precipitation.
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- Group polls Great Falls on possible levyby Matt Hudson on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 am
Governor honors veterans at ceremony. The post Group polls Great Falls on possible levy appeared first on Montana Free Press.
- Land trust, National Guard secure 200 acres of public landby JoVonne Wagner on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 am
PLUS: A parking lot Facebook kerfuffle. The post Land trust, National Guard secure 200 acres of public land appeared first on Montana Free Press.
- The Trump administration upended how we fight wildfires. Then came the West’s worst fire season in years.by By Mountain Journal, Montana Free Press on August 24, 2026 at 7:00 am
This year's dangerous fire season hit as the Trump administration has reshaped how America fights wildfire — consolidating crews from across Interior Department agencies into a new U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The new agency and the U.S. Forest […]
- New exhibition surfaces Indian boarding school recordsby Nora Mabie on August 21, 2026 at 5:11 pm
The Cascade County Historical Society’s history museum in Great Falls is opening a new exhibit about an Indian boarding school that operated near Cascade from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century. It’s the History Museum […]
- Feds’ illegal arrest of dad, daughter took place after charity’s school supplies eventby Phoebe Tollefson on August 21, 2026 at 1:54 pm
A father and daughter recently released from immigration detention in Havre were originally arrested in Billings after attending a free school supplies event, according to the charity that hosted it. Andrew Konkel, president and CEO of United Way of […]
- County fits project to fix jail’s leaky pipes into budget by Katie Fairbanks on August 21, 2026 at 8:00 am
PLUS: City approves budget, lower taxes for most. The post County fits project to fix jail’s leaky pipes into budget appeared first on Montana Free Press.
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- Between the Notes: Shawn Colvin: One voice, one guitar, 50 years of truthby Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes on August 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
Some artists stay on stage because audiences remember who they were. Shawn Colvin has stayed on stage for nearly 50 years because she keeps reminding us who she still is.
- A cancer vaccine is closer than ever | Lisa Jarvison August 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
Scientists are on the cusp of fulfilling a decades-long quest: to use vaccines to teach the immune system to spot and destroy cancer cells.
- Shelley Fabares, 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' star, dies at 82by Taijuan Moorman USA Today on August 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
Actress Shelley Fabares, best known for playing daughter Mary on "The Donna Reed Show" and TV anchor Christine on "Coach," has died at 82.
- Hayden Panettiere, Jason Arday and the deadly pursuit of fame | Froma Harropon August 24, 2026 at 9:35 am
The tragic deaths of Hayden Panettiere and Jason Arday can be tied to the same phenomenon. It's not new but has accelerated in today's influencer culture: youth's hunger for fame.
- Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest townby DANILO ARNONE and GISELDA VAGNONI Reuters on August 24, 2026 at 9:30 am
The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.
- Trump’s war of choice in Iran is straining the armed forces for nothing | Philadelphia Inquireron August 24, 2026 at 9:15 am
President Donald Trump has authored a whole anthology of aphorisms demonstrating his deep disdain for the military he commands.
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- Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer saysby AP via Scripps News Group on August 24, 2026 at 9:12 am
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
- 2 Phoenix police officers arrested and fired following violent, unreported traffic stopby Scripps News Group on August 24, 2026 at 8:51 am
The two Phoenix officers under criminal investigation for a violent and unreported traffic stop have been arrested, according to a release Saturday.
- Flathead National Forest wildfire update: 6 new fire starts sparked by lightning strikesby MTN News on August 24, 2026 at 8:10 am
Six new wildfires sparked by lightning are burning across the Flathead National Forest. Here's the latest on each fire.
- Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner ahead of midtermsby AP via Scripps News Group on August 24, 2026 at 7:45 am
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump's son-in-law and outside adviser Jared Kushner met privately recently in New York.
- Iranian currency hits record low ahead of US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctionsby Joe St. George on August 24, 2026 at 7:33 am
Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as the U.S. prepares to unleash what the Trump administration is calling "economic D-Day" against the country.
- For years, everyone wanted a big SUV. Now, minivans are making a comebackby John Matarese on August 24, 2026 at 7:03 am
For the past decade, families wanted SUV's, and the bigger the better. But in 2026, the once-frumpy minivan is making a big comeback, with sales up sharply. Here are the reasons why,
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- Shelley Fabares, 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' star, dies at 82by Taijuan Moorman USA Today on August 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
Actress Shelley Fabares, best known for playing daughter Mary on "The Donna Reed Show" and TV anchor Christine on "Coach," has died at 82.
- A cancer vaccine is closer than ever | Lisa Jarvison August 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
Scientists are on the cusp of fulfilling a decades-long quest: to use vaccines to teach the immune system to spot and destroy cancer cells.
- Hayden Panettiere, Jason Arday and the deadly pursuit of fame | Froma Harropon August 24, 2026 at 9:35 am
The tragic deaths of Hayden Panettiere and Jason Arday can be tied to the same phenomenon. It's not new but has accelerated in today's influencer culture: youth's hunger for fame.
- Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest townby DANILO ARNONE and GISELDA VAGNONI Reuters on August 24, 2026 at 9:30 am
The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.
- Trump’s war of choice in Iran is straining the armed forces for nothing | Philadelphia Inquireron August 24, 2026 at 9:15 am
President Donald Trump has authored a whole anthology of aphorisms demonstrating his deep disdain for the military he commands.
- Lincoln sculpture to debut new work next month | Missoula arts in reviewby CORY WALSH cory.walsh@missoulian.com on August 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
Plus, a Missoula artist is painting another large mural, this time on the Northside.
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- AP News Summary at 10:46 a.m. EDTby AP on August 24, 2026 at 9:46 am
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
- The Latest: Canada’s prime minister promises retaliatory tariffs as negotiations with the US falterby By The Associated Press on August 24, 2026 at 9:46 am
President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new taxes affect about 5% of Canada’s annual exports to the U.S., roughly $20 billion in goods ranging from agricultural products to hockey sticks. Prime […]
- Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East newsby By The Associated Press on August 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
Iran is again warning about consequences in response to expected new U.S. economic sanctions, including for its neighbors. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Tehran will respond harshly. The measures are set to be announced Monday. […]
- Hazy and warm with a chance for storms along MT-WY borderby Aden Lieser NonStop Local on August 24, 2026 at 8:56 am
We continue to see wildfire smoke affect our air quality throughout the day, with a chance for storms across southern Montana and northern Wyoming
- The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: 'Bigger shocks are on the way'by By PETER PRENGAMAN - Associated Press on August 24, 2026 at 8:55 am
Scientists have long warned that the world will experience more intense extreme weather events like heat waves, storms, floods and droughts as long as we continue to use gas, oil and coal at our current pace. Those fossil fuels release…
- Wall Street drifts ahead of a big week that could swing stocks and bondsby By STAN CHOE - AP Business Writer on August 24, 2026 at 8:48 am
U.S. stocks are drifting ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Monday and pulled further from its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 49 points,…
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- Between the Notes: Shawn Colvin: One voice, one guitar, 50 years of truthby Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes on August 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
Some artists stay on stage because audiences remember who they were. Shawn Colvin has stayed on stage for nearly 50 years because she keeps reminding us who she still is.
- A cancer vaccine is closer than ever | Lisa Jarvison August 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
- Shelley Fabares, 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' star, dies at 82by Taijuan Moorman USA Today on August 24, 2026 at 9:45 am
Actress Shelley Fabares, best known for playing daughter Mary on "The Donna Reed Show" and TV anchor Christine on "Coach," has died at 82.
- Hayden Panettiere, Jason Arday and the deadly pursuit of fame | Froma Harropon August 24, 2026 at 9:35 am
- Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest townby DANILO ARNONE and GISELDA VAGNONI Reuters on August 24, 2026 at 9:30 am
The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.
- Trump’s war of choice in Iran is straining the armed forces for nothing | Philadelphia Inquireron August 24, 2026 at 9:15 am
President Donald Trump has authored a whole anthology of aphorisms demonstrating his deep disdain for the military he commands.
