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Conservation Summit Tackles Yellowstone Ecosystem Threats

Over 200 experts gathered to address growing human impacts on Yellowstone’s wildlife and habitats. Discussions focused on migration tracking, private land conservation, and the challenges posed by recent policy changes.

University of Montana to Host First-of-its-Kind Montana AI Summit  – 9/1-3 – Missoula

Designed for the AI curious and the skeptical alike, the summit will gather workers, business owners, educators and community members from across Montana to ask the questions that matter most: What is AI actually doing to jobs, industries and communities, and what should be done about it?

At Least 1 in 4 (maybe more…) N.F.L. Players Gets Brain Disease – Here’s how to minimize risk if your child plays football.

The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.

The Trump administration upended how we fight wildfires. Then came the West’s worst fire season in years.

Full suppression and reorganization: Inside a changed world of wildland firefighting.

MontanaSky and Vero Fiber Merge to Boost Northwest Montana Broadband

The merger combines MontanaSky’s local expertise with Vero Fiber’s national network skills to enhance fiber access. This partnership aims to improve competition and service quality while focusing on underserved communities.

Silicon Valley Executives Are Tech Fans. Just Not for Their Own Kids.

At home, moderation and restraint are the rule for tech parents. Boredom is exalted. Maybe they’re onto something.

New $3.2M Grant Boosts Drug Access for Rural Hospitals in 9 States Including Montana

The Civica Rural Hospital program offers reliable generic drug supplies to 330 rural hospitals across nine states, including Montana. This pilot aims to reduce drug shortages and costs, benefiting isolated communities with limited purchasing power.

AI Tools Slash Housing Permit Delays in U.S. Cities

Cities like Denver and Honolulu are using AI to cut permit approval times and reduce errors. Federal funding supports these efforts, promising faster housing development pipelines nationwide.

Why America’s Energy Grid Has To Change and How Wyoming is Poised to Benefit from U.S. Energy Grid Modernization

Wyoming hosts about 15 data centers and faces rising demand for large digital loads. ATLAS advocates for grid upgrades to reduce costs and support AI-driven growth.

You Should Read “The Pulp” Fresh Press – In old fashioned paper form now as well as online…

The Pulp is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization serving Missoula and western Montana. The Pulp’s mission is to produce in-depth journalism that informs and engages the people of Missoula and western Montana and advances transparency, equity, and democracy.