Livestock & Security: Montana ranchers are sounding the alarm as cattle values climb and beef prices rise, increasing incentives for livestock theft; the Montana Department of Livestock says more than 200 head are reported missing. Wildfire & Local Economy: The Sand Creek Fire expanded and hit Maverick Mountain Ski Area, but officials say no structures were lost and damage at nearby Elkhorn Hot Springs was minimal—while evacuation orders remain in parts of Beaverhead County. Energy & Courts: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey is leading a multi-state push in federal court to keep the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline open, arguing state action would cut national supply and raise prices. Tech & Governance: Montana’s “Right to Compute” law is now colliding with data center plans, with Broadview residents petitioning to stop a major Quantica project and raising questions about what local governments can legally do. Public Health & Food Safety: Whole Foods joined a widening salmonella recall tied to jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors, including products sold in Montana. Local Business & Consumer Trends: A new self-serve grocery, Pishkun Provisions, opened in Choteau, aiming to keep local food access affordable with no on-site staff. Politics & Ballot Access: Montana AG Austin Knudsen issued an opinion that could bar Rep. Llew Jones from the ballot over term limits. Healthcare & Rural Kids: UM and Providence launched a telehealth program to train rural providers on child abuse care, targeting gaps in Montana’s pediatric resources.