Montana Community Health: SIM-MT brought hands-on healthcare simulation training to Miles City high school students, letting teens practice real-life scenarios with lifelike equipment so they can build confidence and teamwork before emergencies. Local Government & Taxes: Whitefish City Council is weighing whether to capture carryover “mills” in its FY27 budget, with staff warning the city’s roughly 27 carryover mills could be stripped during the legislative session. Public Lands & Stewardship: Missouri Breaks Fest in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument highlighted invasive weeds and wildlife management through demos and hands-on activities as the area marks 25 years since designation. Wildlife Safety: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks urged residents to be bear-aware in places like Miles City, especially as extreme heat and fall calorie-seeking increase risks. Education Policy: A new push from the Trump administration is granting more states flexibility with federal education dollars, including waivers that let districts bypass certain requirements. Faith in Action: Latter-day Saint youth in Spokane helped neighbors after the Fairview Fire by clearing debris and creating defensible perimeters around homes. Sports & Leadership: Bobby Kennedy is set to lead the Montana Grizzlies into the season opener at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, with fans watching closely as he steps into the head-coach role.