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US western river trout protection amid heat, fire

6 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Western US Trout Rivers Face Heat-Driven Fishing Closures

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks extended its daily “hoot‑owl” fishing restrictions on July 29 2026 for the Big Hole, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Bitterroot systems after water temperatures repeatedly hit 73 °F, and kept ful

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Montana teen rescues man from river

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Montana teen rescues man from Yellowstone River using rodeo lasso

In early July 2026 a 14‑year‑old ranch hand from Big Timber, Montana, Jory Thomas, heard cries for help on the Yellowstone River after a raft and paddleboard struck a bridge. Three of the four people thrown into the fast

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U.S. mining claims and land‑use impacts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. Gemstone Mining Claims and Public Mines Highlight Sustainable Practices

The July 23 snapshot outlines the broad framework of U.S. mining claims, noting that more than 90 % are unpatented and therefore grant only mineral rights while surface ownership remains with landowners. It highlights th

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US western measles outbreak 2026

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Montana Reports Zero Measles Cases Mid‑Summer as Fires Rage and Foster Care Policy Shifts

In early July, Teton County, Wyoming declared a local emergency after confirming a measles outbreak, signaling heightened concern in the region. By the end of the month, Montana reported no active measles cases, marking

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DOE emergency power order covers 17 states

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: DOE issues emergency power order for 17 U.S. states during heat wave

Following MISO’s late‑July warning of reserve depletion, the Southwest Power Pool issued a Level 3 Resource Advisory, prompting the U.S. Department of Energy to issue an emergency electricity order on July 26 that was br

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Granite Peak pole impalement & 16 km self‑rescue

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Nurse David Cifaldi Walks 16 km After Trekking Pole Impales Him on Montana’s Granite Peak

On 20 July 2026, 32‑year‑old registered nurse David Cifaldi slipped near the summit of Granite Peak, Montana’s highest point, and impaled his torso with his 44‑inch steel‑tipped trekking pole. The pole entered below his

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