Montana State

Bozeman, MT

West Virginia State

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University (WVU) has announced a $2.5 million gift from the Hayhurst family of alumni in support of the women’s basketball program. The gift consists of a $2 million endowment, which will name the head women’s basketball coaching position in perpetuity, as well as $500,000 for day-today operations. Avid supporters of West Virginia University and WVU Athletics, the gift is the second endowment for a WVU head coaching position from the Hayhursts; in 2022 they contributed $1 million in support of the rifle program. Siblings, Ronald, the late Robert, and the late Robin Hayhurst, were all first-generation college graduates at WVU.

West Virginia University receives $2.5 million for women’s basketball

Fulton County, GA

The Toyota USA Foundation has announced a five-year commitment of up to $8.6 million to prepare Georgia’s Fulton County Schools (FCS) students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The commitment is part of the Driving Possibilities initiative, which aims to close educational gaps for PreK-12 students...

Toyota USA Foundation commits $8.6 million for STEM education

Idaho State

Latah County, ID

Moscow, ID

The judge in Bryan Kohberger's case paused a hearing on a potential change of venue for his capital murder trial after a defense expert presented social media content in court. Kohberger, a former Washington State University graduate student, is accused of killing four University of Idaho students and is set to go to trial in June 2025.

IDAHO VS. KOHBERGER HEARING-RAW COURT AUDIO PART 2

Visiting national parks is an incredibly popular way to spend the summer. The U.S. National Park Service reported that there were over 325 million visitors in 2023. If you have ever visited one, it's easy to see why so many people choose to visit the gorgeous areas. Unfortunately, with millions...

Yellowstone tourist narrowly escapes dangerous encounter with wild bison: 'This is how you end up … air lifted'

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

The Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw for 380 yards and two touchdowns in his Oregon debut, but the third-ranked Ducks struggled in their first game as Big Ten members before holding off resilient Idaho 24-14 on Saturday night.  While the victory wasn’t as decisive as expected, Oregon extended its nonconference home winning streak to a national-best 33 games. Oregon has won 20 straight home openers.  “Different than we thought it would look like,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “Great teams are able to to learn from tight matches. This was a tight match, and we didn’t create some of the explosive plays I was hoping we could create offesively. Gave up a couple of critical plays on defense. So certainly some things to attack.” Oregon led 14-0 at the half, but Idaho narrowed the deficit on Jack Layne’s 36-yard touchdown pass to Jake Cox. After a field goal by Oregon, Layne rushed for a 4-yard TD to make it 17-14. 

No. 3 Oregon struggles but prevails over Idaho 24-14

Louisiana State

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Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Have you ever wondered about the history behind Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument? Located in Montana, this site marks the famous battle where General Custer made his last stand. The battle took place in 1876 between the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry and a coalition of Native American tribes, including the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Today, visitors can walk the grounds, view memorials, and learn about the events that unfolded here. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, Little Bighorn Battlefield offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. Ready to step back in time?

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument – Montana’s Custer’s Last Stand

Wyoming State

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

Utah State

Logan, UT

CBS Sports

The Aggies will wear the new alternate helmets for their season opener against Robert Morris

LOOK: Utah State to wear cow-pattern helmets for season opener celebrating university's agricultural history

Mississippi State

Lowndes County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Ashley Waddell, a Mississippi woman has been charged with five separate crimes, including DUI, after crashing into the back of a bus with her vehicle on Tuesday afternoon in Lowndes County.

Mississippi Woman Crashes into Bus, Charged with DUI

Hinds County, MS

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Idaho Falls, ID

USA TODAY

The internet can't seem to get enough of Braden Smith's TikTok videos of him using his Tesla Cybertruck to care for his 2,000-acre farm.

Idaho farmer goes viral after trading in his F-250 for a Cybertruck: 'It’s really fast'

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Corvallis, OR

CORVALLIS — Oregon State pounded Idaho State on the ground Saturday at Reser Stadium and ran away with a 38-15 victory. The Beavers overcame a sluggish start and rushed for 379 yards in coach Trent Bray’s first victory as a head coach. OSU (1-0) plays at San Diego State next week.

Photo Gallery: Oregon State grounds down Idaho State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Morgan, UT

Deseret News

For one half Saturday afternoon, the Morgan Trojans played like the top team in Utah’s 3A ranks. The other half? They had their fans sitting on the edge of their seats inside Pocatello’s Idaho Central Credit Union Dome, and they didn’t feel comfortable until Lincoln Gilson intercepted a pass with less than two minutes remaining to secure a 24-20 win over the Skyline (Idaho) Grizzlies. “The kids have learned to trust to each other,” said Morgan coach Jared Barlow, whose team improved to 3-0. “We’ve been preaching that to them the whole time and they look to each other to see who can make the big plays.” Gilson, in fact, made most of them. A senior wide receiver on offense, he had 10 catches for 203 yards and two touchdowns. That fact, however, was overshadowed when he stepped in front of a Skyline receiver just after the Grizzlies had scored to get within one touchdown, recovered an onside kick and then lofted a long pass to about the 20-yard line that appeared open.

High school football: Morgan hangs on to secure impressive win over Idaho power

Buffalo, WY

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Belgrade, MT

Manhattan, MT

Clyde Park, MT

Livingston, MT

Gallatin Gateway, MT

Pray, MT

Three Forks, MT

Wilsall, MT

Willow Creek, MT

Emigrant, MT

Big Sky, MT

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Montana State University receives $11.25 million from Blank Foundation

Montana State University (MSU) has announced a grant of $11.25 million from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in support of the Gallatin College MSU. The grant...

Montana State University receives $11.25 million from Blank Foundation

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