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Pedal coast-to-coast without using a road? New program helps connect trails across the US

Mar. 19, 2024 00:38 AM EDT

When Mike O’Neil opened his bicycle repair shop in Muncie, Indiana, the Cardinal Greenway trail just outside its window stretched only 2 miles south of the shop. Today, it extends 33 miles (53 kilometers) beyond that, but the ultimate vision is far grander. O'Neil...

The Supreme Court won't intervene in a dispute over drag shows at a public university in Texas

Mar. 15, 2024 14:32 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from a student group that has been blocked from staging a drag show at a public university in Texas. The justices did not comment Friday in refusing to issue an order that would have allowed Spectrum WT —...

Montana State beats Montana 85-70 for third straight Big Sky Tournament title

Mar. 14, 2024 02:09 AM EDT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Robert Ford III scored 22 points and No. 5 seed Montana State beat third-seeded Montana 85-70 on Wednesday night to win the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship and an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. Montana State (17-17) advances to the Big Dance...

Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed 'giant' sheep for sale to hunting preserves

Mar. 13, 2024 21:28 PM EDT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana rancher illegally used tissue and testicles from wild sheep killed by hunters in central Asia and the U.S. to breed “giant” hybrid sheep for sale to private hunting preserves in Texas, according to court documents and federal prosecutors. Arthur...

Utah man dies in avalanche while backcountry skiing in western Montana

Mar. 13, 2024 19:43 PM EDT

HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — A Utah man died after being caught in an avalanche while backcountry skiing in western Montana, Ravalli County officials said Wednesday. David Macfarlane, 64, of Park City, Utah, died Tuesday in the snow slide near Lost Trail Pass on the Montana-Idaho border,...

Thomas has 21, Montana downs Idaho State 72-58 in Big Sky Conference Tournament

Mar. 13, 2024 02:05 AM EDT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Dischon Thomas had 21 points in Montana's 72-58 win over Idaho State on Tuesday in a Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinal. The third-seeded Grizzlies advance to the championship game against No. 5-seed Montana State. Thomas shot 7 of 12 from...

Montana State secures 74-71 victory over Sacramento State in Big Sky Conference Tournament

Mar. 13, 2024 00:22 AM EDT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Robert Ford III had 19 points in Montana State's 74-71 win against Sacramento State on Tuesday in a semifinal of the Big Sky Conference Tournament. The fifth-seeded Bobcats advanced to the championship game on Wednesday against the winner of the late semifinal...

Montana takes on Idaho State in Big Sky Tournament

Mar. 12, 2024 03:46 AM EDT

Idaho State Bengals (14-19, 9-11 Big Sky) vs. Montana Grizzlies (22-10, 13-6 Big Sky) Boise, Idaho; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -5.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Montana squares off against Idaho State in the Big Sky...

Moody leads Montana past Portland State 87-81 in Big Sky quarterfinals

Mar. 12, 2024 00:34 AM EDT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Aanen Moody scored 27 points to propel Montana to an 87-81 victory over Portland State on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky Conference Tournament. Montana (22-10), the highest remaining seed at No. 3, will play eighth-seeded Idaho State in...

US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution

Mar. 11, 2024 15:03 PM EDT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups announced a proposal on Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia that officials say has been contaminating waterways and harming fisheries on both sides of the border for years. The...