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Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last year fired Susan Monarez over a clash on vaccines.
Senate confirms Trump pick for CDC director
Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last year fired Susan Monarez over a clash on vaccines.
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After years of discussion, the city of Billings is taking steps toward renovating historic South Park Pool.
South Park Pool renovation plans move forward with $10.9 million preliminary budget
After years of discussion, the city of Billings is taking steps toward renovating historic South Park Pool.
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The complaint came a day after American Prairie filed its own lawsuit seeking to keep the federal agency from expelling its bison herd from BLM acreage in Phillips County.
Idaho environmental group files complaint against BLM over American Prairie bison ban
The complaint came a day after American Prairie filed its own lawsuit seeking to keep the federal agency from expelling its bison herd from BLM acreage in Phillips County.
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It’s the second stop requested of the court by Kassi Solberg, with the first looking to permanently halt the county’s controversial restrictions on signature gathering.
Broadview woman asks court to prevent deadline that would make data center signatures moot
It’s the second stop requested of the court by Kassi Solberg, with the first looking to permanently halt the county’s controversial restrictions on signature gathering.
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The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory when Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, according to media projections Wednesday, giving its antiestablishment message a boost ahead of
Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary
The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory when Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, according to media projections Wednesday, giving its antiestablishment message a boost ahead of
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The gate opens at 8:30 a.m. Shooting will begin after a short safety meeting.
Silhouette shoot Sunday, Aug. 9
The gate opens at 8:30 a.m. Shooting will begin after a short safety meeting.
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In response to the June 13, 2026, hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin, a new camera was installed to track activity over a broader area than had previously been possible.
Want to see a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone? New camera installed
In response to the June 13, 2026, hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin, a new camera was installed to track activity over a broader area than had previously been possible.
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To share your photo with the Outdoors section, send a copy in an email to french@billingsgazette.com and include your name, phone number, when the photo was taken, the photographer’s name,
Your outdoor photos published August 2026
To share your photo with the Outdoors section, send a copy in an email to french@billingsgazette.com and include your name, phone number, when the photo was taken, the photographer’s name,
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President Donald Trump campaigned on defending free expression and vowed to end government censorship, yet during his second term numerous court rulings found his administration violated First Amendment rights involving speech, religion and press freedoms.
Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it
President Donald Trump campaigned on defending free expression and vowed to end government censorship, yet during his second term numerous court rulings found his administration violated First Amendment rights involving speech, religion and press freedoms.
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Federal agents said they observed the man taking photographs and appearing to monitor security-planning activities at the Trump National Golf Club.
Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit
Federal agents said they observed the man taking photographs and appearing to monitor security-planning activities at the Trump National Golf Club.
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The college football season nears with Ohio State leading the US LBM Coaches Poll as preseason favorite, followed by Oregon, Georgia and Texas, highlighting key team overviews and player prospects for the upcoming campaign.
College football rankings are out. What you need to know about every Top 25 team
The college football season nears with Ohio State leading the US LBM Coaches Poll as preseason favorite, followed by Oregon, Georgia and Texas, highlighting key team overviews and player prospects for the upcoming campaign.
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The deadline for the initiative would be readjusted to July 13, according to a new state law. But signature gatherers have been working under an Aug. 12 deadline.
Yellowstone County now says data center signature gathering deadline passed weeks ago
The deadline for the initiative would be readjusted to July 13, according to a new state law. But signature gatherers have been working under an Aug. 12 deadline.
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The conservation group is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction regarding the agency's May 8 decision that revoked six grazing permits in Phillips County.
American Prairie files lawsuit to halt Bureau of Land Management's bison grazing decision
The conservation group is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction regarding the agency's May 8 decision that revoked six grazing permits in Phillips County.
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The bear has been involved in conflicts in the Red Lodge area for several years and poses a threat to public safety.
FWP attempting to trap food-conditioned grizzly near Red Lodge; closure enacted
The bear has been involved in conflicts in the Red Lodge area for several years and poses a threat to public safety.
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* US has used 'virtually all' PrSM and ATACM munitions, two sources say * US also burned through a little less than half its global Tomahawk supply, one source says
Sources: US used 'virtually all' precision missiles
* US has used 'virtually all' PrSM and ATACM munitions, two sources say * US also burned through a little less than half its global Tomahawk supply, one source says
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Published in the journal Canid News, Taylor Rabe and Doug Smith argue the “old models of public engagement and outreach just don’t work anymore.”
Cultivating tolerance: Wolf researchers advocate power of social media storytelling
Published in the journal Canid News, Taylor Rabe and Doug Smith argue the “old models of public engagement and outreach just don’t work anymore.”
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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
Trade deadline roundup: Phillies add batting champ Luis Arraez from Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
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Police apprehended the teen on suspicion of assault with a weapon and possession of a stolen firearm in the fallout of the death of 14-year-old Monico Lee Osgood.
Second suspect apprehended in connection to Billings teen homicide
Police apprehended the teen on suspicion of assault with a weapon and possession of a stolen firearm in the fallout of the death of 14-year-old Monico Lee Osgood.
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Nick Turner fills the shoes left by Jan Dietrich, who retired from the position in June but is staying on as the theater's development consultant.
Alberta Bair Theater names new executive director
Nick Turner fills the shoes left by Jan Dietrich, who retired from the position in June but is staying on as the theater's development consultant.
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Wildfires tearing through the Pacific Northwest have emitted massive plumes of smoke coating entire swaths of Montana.
Regional wildfires coat Billings with smoke
Wildfires tearing through the Pacific Northwest have emitted massive plumes of smoke coating entire swaths of Montana.
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Adding to the excitement, two Random Weight Pots worth $7,400 each were drawn.
Inaugural Fort Peck Reservoir salmon-fishing tournament weighs in 26 20-pounders
Adding to the excitement, two Random Weight Pots worth $7,400 each were drawn.
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(Adds state health dept comment in paragraph 3, county data, background, outside expert comment, paragraphs 5, 8, 10-12, 14) By Siddhi Mahatole Aug 3 (Reuters) - Two people have died
UPDATE 3-First US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in Michigan
(Adds state health dept comment in paragraph 3, county data, background, outside expert comment, paragraphs 5, 8, 10-12, 14) By Siddhi Mahatole Aug 3 (Reuters) - Two people have died
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Actor Jeff Bridges commissioned Oregon-based Breedlove Guitars to build the Black Ram Guitar to be played at the Wilson auditorium on Oct. 2.
Jeff Bridges' guitar stars in Bozeman music festival aimed at protecting Yaak Valley
Actor Jeff Bridges commissioned Oregon-based Breedlove Guitars to build the Black Ram Guitar to be played at the Wilson auditorium on Oct. 2.
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Vine-ripened tomatoes are making their much-anticipated appearance at farmers markets, ushering in what many consider the best summer food.
2 magical tomato recipes from Roman and Southern kitchens
Vine-ripened tomatoes are making their much-anticipated appearance at farmers markets, ushering in what many consider the best summer food.
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Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Until 3 AM MDT Monday
Red Flag Warning until MON 3:00 AM MDT
Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Until 3 AM MDT Monday
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We’re once again providing free digital subscriptions for Billings-area students and teachers. It includes one year of free access to the Gazette, our mobile app, our archive and the E-edition.
Teachers can get free Billings Gazette subscriptions for their students
We’re once again providing free digital subscriptions for Billings-area students and teachers. It includes one year of free access to the Gazette, our mobile app, our archive and the E-edition.
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“I didn’t always get it right, but I don't know what I'd change,” former Yellowstone Counter Sheriff Mike Linder said while reflecting on his 15-year long tenure in the position.
‘Doing the right things for the right reasons': Sheriff reflects ahead of retirement
“I didn’t always get it right, but I don't know what I'd change,” former Yellowstone Counter Sheriff Mike Linder said while reflecting on his 15-year long tenure in the position.
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Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Until 9 PM MDT
Red Flag Warning until SUN 9:00 PM MDT
Red Flag Warning: Critical Fire Weather Conditions Until 9 PM MDT
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Tarik Skubal, winner of the past two AL Cy Young Awards and one of the finest pitchers in the rich history of the Tigers, is being traded to the Dodgers.
Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to Dodgers
Tarik Skubal, winner of the past two AL Cy Young Awards and one of the finest pitchers in the rich history of the Tigers, is being traded to the Dodgers.
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The actor was found dead at his home in the Bronx, New York, where he is from, on Saturday, his manager confirmed to USA Today.
Vincent Pastore, 'The Sopranos' star, dies at 80
The actor was found dead at his home in the Bronx, New York, where he is from, on Saturday, his manager confirmed to USA Today.
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