Border & Courts: Billings United Way says Border Patrol detained families leaving a school-supply event, while a judge previously ruled a father and daughter’s Havre detention illegal and barred the government from detaining them again before immigration court. Community Safety & Remembrance: A Thursday candlelight vigil is set for eight victims of Billings shootings and a house fire, as officials continue to respond to the tragedy. Public Health & Caregiving: Logan Health nurse Sarah Wohlwend was named Montana’s 2026 Child Passenger Safety Technician of the Year for expanding car-seat education and support for lower-income families. Arts & Community Building: UM Missoula is asking for fabric donations for “Soft Monuments,” a building-sized textile project draped over campus and downtown spaces. Land & Wildlife: A federal court blocked BLM from forcing American Prairie to remove bison from three northeastern Montana grazing allotments while the lawsuit proceeds. Culture & Tradition: Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns with performances in Anchor Park, bringing “Much Ado About Nothing” and more to outdoor audiences. Sports & Local Pride: Montana State’s Gold Rush tradition traces back to a dorm-room idea in 2006 and now fills Bobcat Stadium with gold. Wildlife in Towns: Bozeman police and FWP say bear calls are up, with residents urged to keep distance and manage attractants. Labor & Health Benefits: Miners at the Sibanye-Stillwater operation in Columbus began a strike over contract proposals affecting health care benefits and incentives.