Montana State

Maine State

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Sage Scott

Often called Big Sky Country, Montana is a state packed with natural beauty. Picture yourself standing in a lush meadow, surrounded by a rainbow of wildflowers, the soothing sound of a rushing river in your ears. As you gaze up, snow-capped mountains seem to touch the cloud-studded blue sky that stretches as far as your eyes can see.

Montana: Impressive Facts About the Treasure State

North Dakota State

Agates are like pieces of ancient art that you can hold in the palm of your hand! It’s been around for millions of years, and when you slice it open, you discover a stunning pattern of colors and bands inside. Despite its beauty, finding agates in North Dakota can...

The 31 Prime Places To Find Agates In North Dakota In 2024

NewsTalk 95.5

As time rolls on people's attitudes and trends change. Just look at some of the popular things when I was a kid, you don't see big hair, parachute pants or "moon boots" around much these days. Some people may know what I am talking about, and some people may have to search about those things online.

Montana is Mentioned on Viral List from 1995

A team of researchers led by paleontologists Joseph Sertich from Colorado State University and Mark Loewen from the University of Utah has recently described a newly discovered dinosaur species named Lokiceratops rangiformis. This dinosaur, whose name translates to “Loki’s horned face that looks like a caribou” was discovered in northern...

Dinosaur with huge, blade-like horns discovered in Montana

These 10 Montana Towns Are Hidden Gems According To AI. One thing I've always been drawn to is technology. I just love gizmos and gadgets. For as long as I can remember, I've been an early adopter of technology, and one of the biggest leaps lately is Artificial Intelligence. READ...

10 Hidden Gem Towns In Montana You Need To See According To AI

Colorado State

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise nationwide this summer, and now wastewater monitoring data suggests a further increase may be underway in the Western part of the U.S. The CDC has updated its wastewater monitoring website to report that the virus that causes COVID, called SARS-CoV-2, is being detected at high levels in some Western states. The Western reporting region includes 13 states and one territory: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

A Key Indicator of COVID Just Spiked in the Western U.S.

This Small Montana Town Was Named The Coolest In The State. When it comes to towns in Montana, outsiders know most of the bigger cities like Billings, Bozeman, or the state capital, Helena. Montana residents, however, know that it's the smaller towns that are the heart and soul of our...

Do You Know The ‘Coolest’ Small Town In Montana?

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Adel, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Wyoming State

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — “When my brother was visiting me in September, we spent a few days enjoying Yellowstone National Park,” writes photographer Gayle Wright. “Although the calendar said it was fall, there was lots of snow in Sylvan Lake area. Near the lake, we came across this adorable Wyoming snow person.”

Wondrous Wyoming (7/5/24)

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Ask most Montanans, they'll tell you they don't want to leave the Treasure State. But this might be a myth perpetuated by Montanas and what we say about it. A friend says that Montana has "a really long umbilical cord," that you can leave the state but seem to find your way back. Then there's the "Marshmallow Theory" about Missoula, that it's sticky and comfortable and people always come back. A major theme of "A River Runs Through It" is about not wanting to leave Montana.

Montana ‘Stickiness’ Score Is Not as High as You Think

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Tech hubs in Montana, North Dakota receiving federal grant funds

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