SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 13 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Bittersweet transfer of Fort Douglas honors courage and sacrifice * In many ways, Maj. General Michael Kauffman was the quintessential Fort Douglas soldier. Born in England in 1913 and raised in the Midwest, he earned a degree from the University of Wyoming in 1938, worked for Sears Roebuck in Salt Lake City, and then joined the 38th Infantry Regiment at Fort Douglas. When the U.S. joined World  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Daines Introduce Bill to Strengthen American Critical Mineral Production * Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act would expand incentives for domestic mining, processing, and production WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act, legislation to strengthen America's domestic critical mineral supply cha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * DOWNING VISITS DRY-REDWATER REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY, HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS ON H.R. 8745 * SIDNEY, MT. - Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) joined members of the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority Board in Sidney to discuss progress on H.R. 8745, his legislation to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater Rural Water System. During the meeting, Downing updated board members on the bill's status in  more

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * From Connecticut to Spain: UB Engineering Students Make Headlines During Solar Eclipse Mission * University of Bridgeport students took their research to new heights on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, launching high-altitude balloons from Spain during one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events: a total solar eclipse. And people back home were watching. As the UB team prepared to conduct   more

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Honors Western Montana Veterans * * August 13 2026 HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte this week recognized 12 Montana veterans with the 2025 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation during ceremonies held in Lincoln, Ravalli, and Missoula counties. "Montana's veterans represent the very best of our state," Gov. Gianforte said. "Their service to our nation didn't end   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ": * * * Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. August 12 * Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Opens to the Public August 11 * President Oaks Will Dedicate the Belo H  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 14 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State students and families invited to Catapalooza on Aug. 28 * Size: Lg Med Sm V Booths from various MSU departments and Bozeman organizations fill the Romney Oval and Centennial Mall during the annual Catapalooza event Monday, August 22, 2022. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham BOZEMAN -Montana State University students and their families will have the chance to learn about 350 student organizations,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Musical Theatre Students Bring Belmont's Work Ethic to Montana * How three students landed roles at one of the country's most prestigious playhouses This summer, five students from Belmont's musical theatre program had the privilege of working at Bigfork Summer Playhouse in Montana, a repertory theatre which has been cultivating a strong reputation in the theatre community since its start in 1960. Run by hu  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 14 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Nominations open for annual Outstanding Ag Leader award at Montana State * Size: Lg Med Sm V The 2026 Outstanding Agricultural Leader Award will be presented during the college's Celebrate Agriculture week Oct. 25-31. BOZEMAN -Nominations are now open for Montana State University's premier agricultural award. MSU's College of Agriculture is seeking nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Agricultural Lead  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 14 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * OLLI at MSU to host fall semester reception on Aug. 25 * BOZEMAN -The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a fall semester reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 W. Graf St., in Bozeman. The event is free and open to the public. OLLI at MSU offers a variety of noncredit courses, lectures, tours, book discussion groups, public forums a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Senator Adam Schiff: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Adam Schiff: We're going to have to work to win that trust back. We're going to have to be proposing things that are bold. It is going to be completely inadequate to say well, if   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 15 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Director of Technology Policy Max Gulker: * * * Data center taxation should be guided by sound policy, not short-term gains States should craft tax policy that is efficient, neutral in its treatment of different businesses, and built for long-term prosperity. - Public political pushback against data centers has state lawmakers rethinking tax breaks they passed with little controversy only a  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps' KRTV wins National Murrow Award for 'Excellence in Innovation' * Aug. 14, 2026 By Molly Miossi Great Falls, Montana - KRTV, the CBS affiliate in Great Falls, Montana, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has earned a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award in the category of "Excellence in Innovation" for its special report, "Milk River Meltd  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 14 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Announces Summer 2026 Candidates for Graduation * The students listed in the links below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded their degrees. Students with "cum laude" after their name indicate a GPA of 3.40 to 3.69. "Magna laude" indicates a 3.70 to 3.89 GPA, and "summa laude" is 3.90 and above. * View a full list of Montana candidates for graduation. (Listed by hometown.) * View  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 14 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia * UPDATE: Last year, Congress reduced the $200 tax on silencers, short-barreled rifles, shotguns to $0 in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Still, it kept the related federal paperwork, photograph, and fingerprinting requirements for those items. West Virginia joi  more