Report: National parks, historic sites contribute $1.2 billion in economic output for Montana

BILLINGS, MT – The shutdown of the federal government, which began Wednesday, could have a more visible presence in Montana due to the outsized impact the National Park system has on Montana’s economy. According to a report
ICE agents shoot armed woman in suburban Chicago during attack

CHICAGO, IL – Border Patrol agents near Chicago shot an armed woman Saturday who was part of a group of motorists who attacked the agents with their cars, the Department of Homeland Security said. “This morning, Border
Foster Farms Recalls Over 3.8 Million Pounds of Chicken Corn Dogs Nationwide Due to Possible Wood Contamination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Foster Poultry Farms, LLC, based in Livingston, California, has issued a nationwide recall for approximately 3,843,040 pounds of chicken corn dog products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter, according to an
Six Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Dusty

DUSTY, WA — Six people were injured Friday afternoon in a crash on State Route 127 about four miles south of Dusty, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers said the vehicle was traveling southbound around 4:30
1.4M lawfully present immigrants could lose subsidized health coverage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An estimated 1.4 million immigrants who are in the country legally but are not citizens stand to lose their government-subsidized health care coverage under the sweeping tax and spending bill President Donald Trump signed
Two Injured in Collision on State Route 270 in Pullman

PULLMAN, WA — Two people were injured Friday evening following a two-vehicle collision on State Route 270 in Pullman. According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:13 p.m. when a 2010 Mazda 3 exited
Postal Worker Shot, Suspect in Custody Following Incident at Everett Apartment Complex

EVERETT, WA – A U.S. Postal Service employee was hospitalized Friday afternoon after being shot at the West Mall Place Apartments, according to the Everett Police Department. Police say officers responded to the apartment complex around 12:50
Trump says U.S. in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels in Caribbean

WASHINGTON, D.C. – resident Donald Trump told Congress that the U.S. is engaged in “armed conflict” with drug cartels in the Caribbean shortly after ordering four military strikes on suspected drug boats in the region. “The President
Cervical cancer could be eradicated, experts say. But not with Medicaid cuts and anti-vax politics.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It had been a decade since Jess Deis’ last women’s wellness exam when Kentucky expanded Medicaid and she finally qualified for the state insurance program. Physicians recommend a cervical cancer screening — also referred
Policy experts unimpressed with SBA’s ‘record’ capital delivered to small businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Small Business Administration announced it will close Fiscal Year 2025 with record-breaking capital delivered to small businesses, but policy experts are unimpressed by the news. Heritage Foundation senior fellow in economic policy David