Montana Politics & Utilities: Gov. Greg Gianforte suspended Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar for one year, citing “unlawful conduct” including sex discrimination and retaliation; the PSC is also weighing a massive NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills merger. Public Lands & Ranching: A first major overhaul of federal public-lands grazing rules would expand grazing on millions of acres while narrowing public input, drawing sharp pushback from ranching and conservation voices. DNRC Review: Montana Stockgrowers Association raised concerns during DNRC scoping for American Prairie’s bison grazing proposal, warning that removing fencing and changing livestock classes could undermine rangeland control. Wildfire Response: Crews battled a wildfire south of Roundup in Musselshell County, reporting significant progress as terrain and timber slowed dozer lines. Local Safety: A suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting in White Sulphur Springs; details on the victim and arrest location were not released. Court Watch: In the Charlie Kirk killing case, prosecutors and defense sparred over whether the accused should go to trial, with the judge set to decide after further Sept. 1 arguments. Weather/Markets: Heat and drought concerns spread across the northern Plains and into Montana, while grain markets tracked the dry outlook. Business & Community: Livestock Marketing Association named leadership committees for 2026–2028; Montana also saw new business licensing updates and continued local restaurant openings.