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Montana Republicans face off in a crowded race for Congress

May 11, 2026

Western Montana’s Republican voters now have a tough choice to make in June. After Congressman Ryan Zinke announced a surprise retirement, a pack of candidates rushed to claim his spot in the House. The district covers 16 counties, stretching from the Idaho border to the Canadian line. What started

lifestyle

New names, last runs, and retro treats: Springfield's food scene saw some shifts lately

May 11, 2026

Springfield just got a flashy new sign downtown. A once-popular pizza-and-fun spot called America’s Incredible Pizza has dropped that name and now waves a fresh flag as Incredible Food and Fun. The change signals twenty-five years of growth, moving from endless pepperoni to a full menu of rides, gam

education

How focus changes shape early school success

May 11, 2026

Kids in kindergarten and first grade often struggle to stay focused. Their attention jumps around even when the work stays the same. Most tests for focus only look at how many answers are right or how long it takes on average. But what if the real story is in the ups and downs of their response time

politics

What’s really driving crypto policy debates ahead of 2026

May 11, 2026

A possible deadline loomed over Consensus Miami this week: July 4 could mark the arrival of the Clarity Act, if lawmakers move fast enough. A White House adviser laid out a tight schedule—Senate meetings, House votes, and presidential approval—all within weeks. But timing isn’t the only issue; Senat

business

Shifting Furniture, Changing Lives: New Leader at Bridging

May 11, 2026

Bridging, a charity in the Twin Cities that helps people start fresh by giving them furniture and household essentials, has a new person in charge. Joel Spoonheim took over as executive director in May after working in healthcare leadership. His background includes roles at Fulcrum Health and Health

crime

Neighbors Woke Up to Police in Their Driveways After Night of Gunfire

May 11, 2026

Police were already on high alert when the first call came in at 10:30 p. m. on a Saturday night. Someone nearby reported hearing gunfire in North Fair Oaks, an area near San Francisco with a mix of families and quiet streets. Officers arrived to find 34-year-old Jose Gayton, a man undergoing what w

sports

How a small Buffalo fan group hijacked the playoff spotlight

May 11, 2026

Ten hockey fans from South Buffalo didn't just show up for the first round of the playoffs—they turned the whole thing into their personal stage. Bonding over their love for the Sabres, they started calling themselves the Blade Gang. Their high-energy antics caught the attention of fans nationwide,

health

Passengers Evacuated From Hantavirus‑Affected Ship in Tenerife

May 10, 2026

The World Health Organization’s chief stepped onto Tenerife to calm locals about a cruise ship carrying more than 140 people that had a hantavirus case on board. He reminded the islanders that this situation is not like COVID‑19 and that the risk of spread remains low. No one on the vessel was showi

environment

Flood Tech Gives Eastwick Residents a New Sense of Safety

May 10, 2026

The city has rolled out fresh flood‑sensing tools in Eastwick, a neighborhood that has long battled the unpredictable rise of water along Cobbs Creek. Residents now have real‑time data to help them decide when to move cars, gather important papers or even leave town before a storm hits. The idea b

business

New Tablet Tech at Texas Roadhouse: A Smooth Shift, Not a Rush

May 10, 2026

Texas Roadhouse has started using handheld tablets at some of its restaurants, letting servers take orders right at the table. The move was announced during the company’s first‑quarter 2026 earnings call, which also highlighted a solid financial performance that lifted the stock by 12%. The chain is