Masonry Competition Breaks Down Career Entry Barriers for Aspiring Construction Professionals

The sound of clanging trowels and humming saws created a syncopated rhythm as more than 80 apprentices from across the U.S. and Canada last month squared off in the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest at Detroit’s Huntington Place convention...

Red Velvet

The lovely blossoms of the cardinal flower in September. Note flower blossoms emerging upward from a spikey stem. Photos: J. Morton Galetto When we motor along the shores of the Maurice River toward the end of summer, and sometimes as late as...

Pennsylvania’s State Supreme Court Makes No Sense

(Permanent Musical Accompaniment to This Post) Being our semi-regular, weekly survey of what’s goin’ down in the several states where, as you know, the real governmentin’ gets done and where the pumps don’t work cause the vandals took the handles....

California's Power Struggle: Balancing cost, climate and demand

California has long been a pioneer in energy innovation. But even with that history, the power grid faces new challenges with rising demand and the impacts of a changing climate. The ABC10 weather impact team investigates the state's past and...

R.I.’s sportsbook market may open up to competition next year. Here’s...

State gambling regulators are laying the groundwork to possibly expand online sports betting options beyond the single app run by Rhode Island’s exclusive lottery equipment and technology provider. Eight firms responded to a preliminary call for...

State approves Big Sky Resort plan to turn wastewater into snow

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has approved a plan by the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, a private residential club...

Roadwork on U.S. 2 between Rose Crossing and airport paused for the winter

The Montana Department of Transportation and LHC Inc. are pausing work on the U.S. 2 construction project between Rose Crossing and the Glacier Park International Airport for the winter season. This project was originally anticipated to be...

‘Off the Grid’ Nobel Prize Winner Thought Wife’s Screams of Joy Were a Bear Attack

The winner of the Nobel Prize for medicine was “living his best life” on an “off the grid” hiking trip, and missed calls announcing his big win. Illinois-born Dr.Fred Ramsdell was on a digital detox in the Montana Rocky Mountains when his wife,...

Senators Disagree On Whether Trump Rescheduling Marijuana Would Get Industry Banking Bill Across The Finish Line

Bipartisan senators tell Marijuana Moment that they remain eager to advance a marijuana banking bill—though there’s disagreement about whether a decision from President Donald Trump to reschedule cannabis would open the door to passing additional...

GIVING 40% TO 4-H

Jane Wolery, Executive Director, Montana 4-H Foundation BOZEMAN — Many Montana ag producers sold their first livestock projects in a 4-H sale ring at a county fair. That first experience of raising a high-quality livestock product may have...

The Government Shutdown Is Hurting Farmers — But Not in the Way You Think

Credit: Pixabay. As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second full week, lawmakers appear no closer to resolving the impasse. As a result of Congress’s inability to pass a government funding bill, an estimated 750,000 federal workers have...

Red Raiders close fall slate in San Marco

Texas Tech Women’s Golf Preview – Season Tournament #5 Tournament: Jim West Challenge Host: Texas State Dates: Oct. 19-20 (Sun.-Mon.) Format: Stroke play / 5-count-4 / 54 holes (36-Sun., 18-Mon.) Golf Course: Kissing Tree Golf Club / Par-72,...

Johnny V. Melton: Surprise District 4 — October Newsletter

Surprise City Councilmember Johnny V. Melton Courtesy city of Surprise By Johnny V. Melton There are a lot of events this month and even more to come as we get closer towards the end of the year. If you have not yet had a chance to attend one of...

Patrick Duffy: Surprise District 3 — October Newsletter

Patrick Duffy City of Surprise By Patrick Duffy I hope everyone has enjoyed shopping at Prasada and Prasada North. Now that we have an abundance of retail stores here in Surprise, it’s a good time to start thinking about the holidays! Did you know...

Critical mineral firms ramp up Washington lobbying to secure US government investments

The Sprott Lithium Miners ETF, for instance, has jumped more than 35 per cent in the past month. Critical mineral companies are boosting lobbying efforts in Washington, hoping to share in the ambitious investments that US President Donald Trump...

Competition Currents | October 2025

In This Issue1 United States | Netherlands | Poland | Italy | European Union United States A. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 1. Federal Trade Commission files to accede to vacatur of non-compete clause rule. On Sept. 5, the FTC announced it had...

Blackfeet Reservation welcomes Native-owned and tribal-run Mental Health Center

GLACIER COUNTY — A groundbreaking step for healing and hope has taken root in Blackfeet Country. Sukapi Lodge, located just two miles west of Browning, has officially become the first licensed and certified Native American–owned and tribally-run...

Flash the Cash for Low- and High-Priced Listings

Borrower activity is typically projected to increase during the fall, especially the months of September and October. Realtor.com® researchers predict that this year’s “best time to buy” would begin next week, from Oct. 12 to 18. But mortgage...

UFOs are flying over US nuclear bases, Trump’s right hand man Marco Rubio admits in bombshell new doc

UFOs have been seen menacing US nuclear sites, according to Trump’s right hand Marco Rubio. The US Secretary of State made the bombshell claim in the trailer for the new, highly anticipated documentary The Age of Disclosure. Sign up for The US Sun...

Hiking Nobel laureate finally learns of his prize

New York: After an amusing game of phone tag, the Nobel Prize committee on Tuesday finally spoke to laureate Fred Ramsdell, who was hiking "off the grid" when the news broke. The researcher told The New York Times he was wrapping up a three-week...