Battle of Greasy Grass (Little Bighorn) Anniversary: Montana is marking the 150th anniversary of the 1876 fight with riders, horse races, songs, and dance—Native communities say the commemoration is about “we’re still here,” with ceremonies planned around the Crow Agency area and at Standing Rock. Abortion Politics in Washington: U.S. Sen. Steve Daines introduced a resolution commemorating the 4th anniversary of Dobbs, arguing it has “saved” unborn lives while Montana’s abortion right remains protected in the state constitution. Mining Update in Butte: Silver Bow Mining reported new drill results at the Rainbow Block Project, hitting multiple veins beyond the current inferred resource footprint. Outdoors & Hunting Rights: Gov. Greg Gianforte blasted an Oregon ballot push that would criminalize licensed hunting and fishing, calling it “absolutely crazy” and warning it threatens Montana’s way of life. Public Safety Funding: Town Pump Charitable Foundation is awarding $750,000 in grants to volunteer fire departments statewide for training, equipment, and tools. State Services & Costs: Montana’s MVD will waive certain driver license and ID fees in July so people can add the new black eagle-in-flight citizenship marker for America’s 250th. Food Assistance: SUN Bucks summer benefits are expected to roll out soon, providing $120 per eligible child for groceries across Montana. Legal Fight Over Climate Case: A judge denied a bid to move a youth-led climate lawsuit to a far-off venue, keeping it in the original Montana court. Plastics Lawsuit: 17 Republican attorneys general, including Montana’s, sued California over its plastics packaging rules, arguing they raise costs nationwide. Wildfire Forecasting Research: Scientists are increasingly using soil moisture data—especially in the northern Rockies and western Montana—to better predict where wildfires may ignite.