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Monday, May 18, 2026 · Columbia Falls
Montana PSC Votes to Discipline Commissioner Molnar for Misconduct
The Montana Public Service Commission voted to discipline Commissioner Brad Molnar over repeated inappropriate conduct and retaliation against staff who complained.
Waterkeeper sues EPA over Montana's nutrient pollution rollback
Environmental groups sued the EPA over Montana's repeal of numeric pollution limits, arguing the state replaced enforceable protections with vague standards that cannot be enforced.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Backcountry Groups Sue FWP Over Corner-Crossing Ban
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and the Public Land Water Access Association filed suit May 14 against FWP's policy treating corner crossing as criminal trespass, challenging a reversal of the agency's prior enforcement practice.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Trump Addresses Iran Ceasefire Expiration, U.S. Delegation Prepares for Talks
Former President Donald Trump discussed the potential ramifications of the Iran ceasefire expiring in a phone interview. The statement comes as a U.S. delegation is scheduled to participate in further peace negotiations.
Monday, May 18, 2026