Recall Fight in Prairie County: Commissioner Todd Devlin is suing over a recall petition filed by Jacob Kitson, seeking to block signature collection and certification as the effort faces legal challenges. Montana Politics: U.S. Senate candidate Alani Bankhead says she’s staying in the race, while Republican Kurt Alme and independent Seth Bodnar keep campaigning in a crowded field that could shape November’s outcome. Business Fraud Crackdown: Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen issued a cease-and-desist to an out-of-state group using a fake “Form 5102” solicitation to target Montana businesses. Data Centers & Local Control: A new state law limits local options for data centers, and Fort Peck Tribes voted to ban discussions with data center developers. Wildfire Oversight: ProPublica raises questions about wildfire aircraft oversight tied to federal contracting. Agritourism: Montana Agritourism Conference is set for Nov. 5-6 in Lewistown, aiming to help producers grow tourism-driven income. Tech & Innovation: Innosphere links Montana Photonics and Quantum Alliance with the Headwaters Tech Hub to build a Mountain West innovation and test facilities network. Healthcare: Intermountain hospitals in Utah, Colorado and Montana will be among the first to administer a new pancreatic cancer drug under an expanded access protocol. Community & Local Economy: Town Pump hotels are a lesser-known part of the Montana-based company’s footprint, and WyeKnot Marketplace continues building neighborhood commerce with events like Aug. 16 live music.