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The Feculent Bucket of the Culture War
“So, why a news organization dedicated just to covering public lands?” Since RE:PUBLIC’s website debuted on September 10, this is the most frequent question I’ve fielded from journalists and friends alike. I have several answers. For starters,...
Rural Districts Embrace Four-Day School Weeks as Teacher Shortage Persists
On Mondays through Thursdays, the campus of the Questa Independent School District in rural Taos County, New Mexico, buzzes with activity. But on Fridays, the schools are quiet. The district, which serves around 315 students from Kindergarten to...
Hotter temperatures mean more workplace injuries, study finds
With hotter temperatures come more heat-related workplace injuries — about 28,000 injuries each year, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Environmental Health. Scientists have long warned of climate change-driven extreme heat...
Museum of the Rockies to open immersive multimedia exhibit on the legacy of Jane Goodall
MSU NEWS SERVICE BOZEMAN – Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace, created an indelible legacy in the fields of science and conservation. That legacy is celebrated in “Becoming Jane: The...
NOVAIR USA Expands U.S. Sales Network with Three Experienced Manufacturers’ Representative Groups
NOVAIR USA Corporation (“NOVAIR USA”), a global leader in oxygen, nitrogen, and medical gas generation solutions, has expanded its North American sales network with the addition of three respected manufacturers’ representative groups: Competitive...
One of the spookiest places in the US is in Nevada, see where here
Rhyolite, a ghost town near Beatty and Death Valley in Southern Nevada, was named one of the spookiest places in the United States by RV Trader, an online shop for recreational vehicles. RV Trader noted Rhyolite's "skeletal remains," which include...
‘I have 200 text messages’: Nobel winner finally learns of award during off-grid holiday
Fred Ramsdell was parked at a campground in Montana on Monday afternoon after camping and hiking across the US Rocky Mountains when his wife, Laura O’Neill, suddenly started shouting. He first thought that maybe she had seen a grizzly bear....
‘Can a Hindu be US president?’: Ro Khanna praises Vivek Ramaswamy’s response to ‘awkward’ question on faith
Currently running for the Ohio governor’s post, Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy made a major appearance at this week’s Turning Point USA event at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman. As he joined Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to honour the...
Twilight Trees
AFTER A MOONLESS NIGHT, black as Raven’s feathers, dawn breaks on the great wild open of southern Utah. I’m about thirty miles from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, standing on a slab of rock the size of a school bus, swooning over a...
No Kings: what to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millions
Millions are expected to show out for protests on Saturday at more than 2,500 locations across America, from small towns to large cities, to speak against the Trump administration.No Kings, the coalition behind a mass demonstration in June, is...
No Kings: what to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millions
Millions are expected to show out for protests on Saturday at more than 2,500 locations across America, from small towns to large cities, to speak against the Trump administration. No Kings, the coalition behind a mass demonstration in June, is...
From Forecasts to Fieldwork: Weather Tools for Wyoming Farmers and Ranchers
Oct. 1 marked the start of the new water year, and there is always a lot of coffee shop conversation around this time regarding the upcoming winter season. What is expected for precipitation and where will it fall? What about daily high or low...
“They Thought It Was Impossible”: This Yellowstone Bacterium Breathes Oxygen and Sulfur (and may rewrite Earth’s origin story)
IN A NUTSHELL 🌋 Researchers discovered a unique bacterium in Yellowstone National Park that breathes oxygen and sulfur. This bacterium, named Hydrogenobacter RSW1, reveals insights into survival during the Great Oxidation Event. RSW1’s dual...
Stone GS: Lessons from Jane Goodall in her final days
The world has lost a voice of extraordinary wisdom and hope with the passing of Jane Goodall. For many of us in conservation science, her life’s work was more than research — it was a compass pointing toward humility, curiosity and responsibility....
Nobel winner Fred Ramsdell didn’t know he’d won because he was ‘living his best life’ hiking off the grid
A Nobel Prize winner didn’t even know he had won the prestigious award for more than 12 hours — because he was “living his best life” hiking off the grid in the Rocky Mountains. Fred Ramsdell, 64, was one of three scientists awarded the...
Jack Hastings: Surprise District 5 – October Newsletter
Jack Hastings By Jack Hastings October is here, and it’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy cooler nights and connect with the community. This year is especially exciting as we welcome the very first Desert Fall Festival, a brand-new tradition...
U of L students dive into field of biochemistry
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15, 2025. Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Biochemistry is considered a very challenging subject due to its complex, interdisciplinary subject matter that combines advanced biology...
CLIMATE CHANGE KILLS, BUT ABORTION DOESN’T?
Bill Donohue The average person is concerned about the environment, and opposes policies that needlessly damage it. But the average person is not an alarmist. This is not true of many climate activists: some are downright dishonest, making claims...
Shutdown smokescreen? Public lands furloughs could become layoffs.
Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The federal shutdown that started Oct. 1 left large swaths of public land accessible but unstaffed as Congress fought over the...