Butte MT Now

The first openly gay person to lead the American Medical Association takes the reins at a fractious time for U.S. health care. https://ourcommunitynow.com/news-national/amas-first-gay-president-to-take-over-at-tumultuous-time

Montana was among the first states to grant women the right to vote. But now the state is set to deliver a setback to gender equality — affecting both cisgender and transgender women as well as all trans and nonbinary people. https://ourcommunitynow.com/post/montana-bill-would-erase-trans-people-threaten-womens-rights

Utah State finalized a deal with Danny Sprinkle on Friday to make the former Montana State head man the new coach of the Aggies. Sprinkle replaces Ryan Odom, who departed for VCU after two seasons and one NCAA Tournament appearance. https://ourcommunitynow.com/post/montana-state-coach-danny-sprinkle-leaves-for-utah-state

Roughly 200 Russian journalists and activists have signed a letter calling for the release of a Wall Street Journal detained in Russia on unsubstantiated charges of espionage. https://ourcommunitynow.com/news-national/russian-journalists-demand-the-release-of-evan-gershkovich-in-open-letter

Glacier's Brisendine commits to UM Reagan Brisendine, a junior at Glacier High, announced her early commitment to the University of Montana soccer program in February. "I am beyond excited and grateful to announce that I have verbally committed to play Division 1 soccer and further my education at The University of Montana! https://ourcommunitynow.com/post/briefs-brisendine-commits-connolly-retires-mohl-homers