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Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

March 21, 2026

Ernest Hausmann has returned to Michigan’s football campus for a pro day, but this time he is not just showing off his athletic skills. He has taken the chance to explain why he vanished from practice and missed the last three games of the season. The story begins in November, when the senior lin

sports

Young Leader Takes Charge of New Mexico Athletics

March 21, 2026

Ryan Berryman, 32, has stepped into the role of director at the University of New Mexico’s athletics department after a long journey that began with cleaning jerseys. His appointment marks the start of what the university calls a “new era” for its sports programs. Berryman’s path to leadership wa

sports

Isaiah Evans: From Fayetteville to Duke

March 21, 2026

Isaiah Evans grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and was born on December 6, 2005. He is an American citizen who has played for U. S. youth teams. At a Nike Hoops Summit, he scored six points in five minutes and has trained at national camps, like one in Colorado in 2023. While he hasn’t yet pl

politics

The Hidden Costs of Montana’s State Budget

March 21, 2026

Montana’s budget reveals more than the numbers on paper. The state spends a lot of money, but much of it goes into long‑term debts that will hurt future generations. Many people think the budget is balanced, yet hidden lines show otherwise. The state’s debt has grown steadily. When lawmake

environment

Assessing the Legacy of an Old Aluminum Smelter

March 21, 2026

The last step in figuring out how much damage the former Columbia Falls smelter has caused to nature is now ready. A plan written by state and federal agencies, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and other partners will examine the site again and decide how to repair or pay for long‑term h

business

Chile’s Copper Boom: New Projects Light the Way

March 21, 2026

BHP and Freeport-McMoRan have just filed two massive copper projects with Chile’s environmental review board, a clear sign that mining investment is picking up again in the country. The first plan, called “Nueva Concentradora Escondida, ” is worth $5 billion and would replace the aging Los Colorados

entertainment

Save money while catching March Madness, Survivor 50 and the new Yellowstone spin-off

March 21, 2026

Paramount+'s latest offer drops the monthly fee to just $2. 99 for new and returning customers, but only until March 31. The timing lines up with three big shows: the NCAA basketball tournament, the 50th season of Survivor, and Marshals, a new Yellowstone spin-off. Viewers can watch the first two ro

sports

March Madness Begins: Key Facts and Surprises

March 19, 2026

The first round of the tournament starts Thursday. Twelve games begin just after noon and keep going into the night. Fans expect close play, last‑second shots, and maybe a surprise win. A student manager named Amir “Aura” Khan is back on the scene. He helped McNeese beat Stephen F. Austin to earn a

opinion

Steve Pearce: A Risky Choice for Colorado’s Public Lands

March 19, 2026

Colorado owns more than 8 million acres that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) keeps safe for everyone. These lands give clean air, water, and space for wildlife. They also bring tourists, hunters, and people who love clear night skies. In 2025, visitors spent over $2 billion on the state’s econom

sports

Utah Basketball’s Money Map: What It Means for Big 12 Play

March 19, 2026

The Utes’ basketball budget tells a story about their chances in the Big 12. Last year, the football team made more than $100 million and kept a profit of about $50 million. The men’s basketball program earned roughly $18. 5 million and spent about $11. 2 million, leaving a profit of just over