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Florida hiker fatally mauled during Glacier National Park sunset trek
us-news17 days ago

Florida hiker fatally mauled during Glacier National Park sunset trek

An experienced Florida hiker, 33-year-old Anthony Pollio, vanished during a sunset hike on Glacier National Park’s Mt. Brown Trail and was later found dead with injuries consistent with a bear attack; a bear spray canister was recovered at the scene and pollio’s identity was confirmed by his family. He had been aiming to reach a fire lookout tower to watch the sunset. Glacier’s Bear Management Plan euthanizes bears that pose a danger, and the last fatal bear attack in the park was in 1998, with another bear-related injury reported near Yellowstone earlier this week.

Glacier National Park reports its first fatal bear encounter in 28 years
nation18 days ago

Glacier National Park reports its first fatal bear encounter in 28 years

A missing hiker was found dead along the Mt. Brown Trail in Glacier National Park, with injuries consistent with a bear encounter, potentially marking the park’s first fatal bear-related death since 1998. The area is closed during the investigation, and authorities have withheld the hiker’s identity pending family notification as searchers had been looking for the climber after a Sunday message; the park hosts about 1,000 bears including grizzlies.

Ted Turner’s Conservation Legacy Endures After His Death
environment19 days ago

Ted Turner’s Conservation Legacy Endures After His Death

Ted Turner, the CNN founder and ardent conservationist who owned about 2 million acres, including the Flying D Ranch near Bozeman, died at 87 in Florida; his life blended media influence with large-scale land preservation—restoring wildlife, promoting conservation easements, and supporting global humanitarian work—leaving a lasting impact on Montana’s landscape even as some locals question access to his lands.

Interior Moves to Evict Hundreds of Bison From Montana Prairie
politics21 days ago

Interior Moves to Evict Hundreds of Bison From Montana Prairie

The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management revoked the American Prairie Foundation’s grazing license in Phillips County, Montana, paving the way to remove about 900 bison so federal lands can be used for cattle; the move—rooted in the Taylor Grazing Act—has drawn praise from ranchers and Republicans but opposition from environmentalists and Native tribes, with relocation costs running into hundreds of thousands of dollars and the land-division plan still unclear.

New York Relocation Buzz Grows as The Madison Pushes Montana Dreams
real-estate2 months ago

New York Relocation Buzz Grows as The Madison Pushes Montana Dreams

New Yorkers are increasingly eyeing Montana for relocation after watching Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison, with brokers reporting rising demand in Ennis and nearby towns like Three Forks and Bozeman. Ennis median listing is about $742,000, Three Forks around $596,225, and Bozeman about $754,000, as Montana shows the strongest six-year growth in listing prices. The surge is linked to remote‑work trends and the Yellowstone/The Madison buzz, prompting New York buyers to pursue primary homes, vacation ranches, and land in the state.

Madison Ending Paves Way for Season 2 in Sheridan-verse Montana
entertainment2 months ago

Madison Ending Paves Way for Season 2 in Sheridan-verse Montana

THR reports that The Madison’s season-ending sets up Season 2 in Montana, with Pfeiffer and Russell anchoring a Sheridan-verse expansion; the second season has already been filmed and will continue the Clyburn family’s grief-centered story away from Yellowstone, deepening Montana-based family dynamics and Abby/Van romance.

Sheridan: Filming in Remote, Harsh Spots Is 'Miserable' but Worth It
entertainment2 months ago

Sheridan: Filming in Remote, Harsh Spots Is 'Miserable' but Worth It

Taylor Sheridan says he deliberately shoots in inhospitable, remote locations and finds it emotionally taxing, calling it “miserable.” The Madison, largely filmed in Montana, follows a New York family dealing with grief; the first three episodes are on Paramount+ with the next three set to premiere March 21. Sheridan credited the cast and crew for enduring the challenging locations, highlighting the show’s deep family/drama focus and noting that stars like Kurt Russell and Matthew Fox are involved.

Luke Grimes Faces Montana Backlash After Hollywood Exit
entertainment2 months ago

Luke Grimes Faces Montana Backlash After Hollywood Exit

Yellowstone star Luke Grimes says his move from Los Angeles to Montana has sparked unexpected hostility from locals, recounting an incident where a California-plate friend’s car had 'go back' written in dust and noting he can’t easily go to bars there due to potential confrontations; he emphasizes the move was a personal choice and that he and his wife fell in love with Montana while continuing work on Yellowstone’s universe, including the Marshals spinoff.

Daines Withdraws from Montana Senate Race, Clearing Way for Trump-Backed Successor
politics2 months ago

Daines Withdraws from Montana Senate Race, Clearing Way for Trump-Backed Successor

Montana Sen. Steve Daines abruptly withdrew from reelection minutes before the filing deadline, saying he will retire to spend time with his seven grandchildren. The move clears the way for U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, a Trump-endorsed candidate, to run for the seat, a development that comes as GOP movement in Montana also includes Rep. Ryan Zinke’s retirement and an independent bid by Seth Bodnar; Democrats have not lined up a high-profile candidate.