AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCollege NIL Boom: New name, image and likeness deals are now paying off for local athletes—Yakima Valley, Selah, Ellensburg, Sunnyside, and beyond—after the Supreme Court cleared the way in 2021, turning Instagram posts and commercials into real income. Science Skepticism: A $600,000 “lab-grown T-Rex leather” handbag is drawing major pushback, with experts questioning whether the underlying “dinosaur” material is truly what it claims to be. Yellowstone Universe: Paramount+’s Dutton Ranch is back in the spotlight: Beth and Rip try to start over in Montana, then get yanked into Texas ranch wars—plus a body-discovery mystery that’s already fueling fan chatter. Montana Drought & Fire: Gov. Gianforte has declared May 17 a statewide Day of Prayer for Rain as drought grips nearly 60% of the state and wildfire risk stays high. Local Business: Billings’ Asphalt Plus is running hands-on paving training, including for women in construction and high school students.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.