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Why the two people who discovered gold in California never cashed in

Missing a golden opportunity How the two primary people of the gold discovery in California failed to cash in. On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was discovered on the American River. James Marshall, the first to find it, never made a fortune from it. On May 12, a …

Western leaders, groups urge senators to reject BLM nominee

Numerous western leaders and conservation groups are urging senators to reject President Donald Trump’s nominee to the lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Earlier this month, Trump nominated former New Mexico Republican Congressman and oil industry …

Study: Allowing wildfires to burn can help forests return to historic conditions

When the conditions are right, land managers sometimes allow naturally ignited fires to burn. And new research shows that there can be significant ecological benefits when they do so. The Mount Trumbull Wilderness Area is a remote piece of ground in …

Powell man finds purpose on Continental Divide, fights to conserve trail

Dr. Mike Tracy crosses Two Oceans Creek on a fallen log near where the creek splits on the Continental Divide into Atlantic and Pacific creeks. Tracy has been hiking since he was a youngster in Colorado and has included his family in the fun. Photos …

The Best Places In America To Find Geodes For Beautiful Decorations And Fun Memories

Hand holding a purple geode in a green garden - FotoHelin/Shutterstock Crack open an unassuming stone, and you might just uncover a little conclave of crystals within. Their walls are glittering with quartz, amethyst, or calcite, protected by a hard …

No one, including Montana, can trust Trump or his administration

As our one-time allies across the globe are discovering, you simply cannot trust Donald J. Trump to keep his word on anything — let alone honor pledges, treaties, and agreements already in place.  Not internationally, and now, as the American Prairie bison …

Western officials raise concerns about Trump’s BLM director nominee

A group of community officials from Colorado, New Mexico, and Idaho are raising concerns about the Trump administration’s nominee to head the Bureau of Land Management. The Department of Interior agency oversees some 245 million acres, almost entirely in …

Navigating Wind and Solar Development Opportunities on State and Private Lands During Uncertain Times for Renewable ...

Recent executive actions and federal guidance have targeted wind and solar development, creating substantial uncertainty for the U.S. offshore wind industry and also reshaping the regulatory landscape governing onshore wind and solar development. Wind and …

Unseasonable Montana Weather and Fire Season Outlook

Montana has been experiencing unusual winter weather. Record-high temperatures have arrived in parts of the state, golf courses have temporarily opened in mid-January, robins are returning early, and plants that typically bloom in spring are already …

Trump’s pick to lead BLM draws mixed reaction in Oregon

Published 10:16 am Thursday, January 22, 2026 President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management is facing growing backlash, including opposition from hunters and anglers in Oregon. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, which has a large …

Lucrezi joins public land advocates to oppose Pearce BLM nomination

A group of Colorado elected officials, including Chaffee County Commissioner Gina Lucrezi, and public land advocates from throughout Colorado held a one-hour webinar Jan. 21 to voice opposition to the nomination for Bureau of Land Management Director, …

ORR Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the EXPLORE Act

One year after the EXPLORE Act was signed into law, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating meaningful progress toward modernizing outdoor recreation access, strengthening local economies, and advancing coordinated management across America’ …

BLM Revokes American Prairie Bison Leases

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Friday that it is revoking seven grazing permits in Phillips County that American Prairie had been using to sustain its herd of bison. The decision comes after a three-and-a-half-year battle between the …

Why Nevada’s senators should reject Steve Pearce to lead BLM | Opinion Shaaron Netherton and Jose Witt 

Jan. 22, 2026, 7:28 a.m. PT Friends of Nevada Wilderness and The Wilderness Society are joining the loud chorus of Western voices urging our U.S. Senators to say no to the nomination of Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management. As the state with …

Judges halt 3,500-well ‘NPL’ gas field in Wyoming’s Green River Basin

Care about high-quality wildlife reporting? Sign up for our free newsletter and get stories like this delivered to your inbox. A federal administrative court has revoked authorization to drill one of Wyoming’s largest gas fields in decades, concluding the …

Sycamore Land Trust's new director brings 'optimistic urgency' to role 

Jan. 22, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET In 2025, Bloomington-based Sycamore Land Trust sought a new executive director after John Lawrence stepped down. Lawrence was the land trust's second leader, following after Christian Freitag, the nonprofit's first …

Idaho deserves a BLM chief who won’t sell public lands, access to lakes and waterways

By John Robison Reader Contributor The jewel thieves at the Louvre captured international attention for their brazenness in stealing some of France’s most treasured possessions. In terms of national treasures in the U.S., we don’t have much in the way of …

Bill would protect 'corner-crossing' access to Oregon public lands

Jan. 21, 2026, 12:51 p.m. PT Oregonians could access public lands using a tactic known as “corner crossing” under a bill introduced by two lawmakers ahead of the 2026 short legislative session. Corner crossing allows hunters and recreationists to travel …

News from the Oil Patch: Drilling permits on public lands spike

News from the Oil Patch, Jan. 20 By John P. Tretbar Near-month NYMEX crude settled Friday at $59.44 per barrel, a gain of 25 cents on the day, up 32 cents from a week ago, and more than a dollar higher than at the first of the year. Prices a year ago were …

Calvary Placement Agency Launches Across 50 States in the U.S and Expanding Globally

Calvary Placement Agency is now launching across all 50 States as well as Canada and Puerto Rico AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Placement Agency is now launching their faith based rehabilitation program …

Good Dad Act Committee Celebrates Historic Achievements and Champions Nationwide Family Law Reform

Good Dad Act Committee lead by Dr Bernard Wh Jennings provides 50/50 success to fathers! MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces its continued momentum in advancing equal parental …

Larry Rubin Campaign Files First FEC Report, Becomes Fastest-Growing Campaign in TX-38

Real Experience. Results That Matter. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The campaign Larry Rubin For Congress (TX-38) today announced the filing of its first Federal Election Commission FEC) report since …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Secures FEMA Housing Extension for Maui Wildfire Survivors Through ...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   GOVERNOR GREEN SECURES FEMA HOUSING EXTENSION FOR MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS THROUGH FEBRUARY 2027   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2026 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today …

Hearing Wrap Up: Making Housing More Affordable Makes the American Dream More Attainable

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing titled “Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream.” During the hearing, members analyzed the factors, including overbearing federal and …

Chairman Comer Widens Investigation into Fraud in Minnesota’s Social Services Programs

WASHINGTON—Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is expanding the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s investigation into massive fraud in Minnesota’s social services program under the watch of Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith …

What They Are Saying on Contempt Proceedings: The Clintons Aren’t Above the Law

WASHINGTON—This week, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Republicans and Democrats voted to advance two resolutions recommending to the U.S. House of Representatives that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary …

Williamsport Man Charged With Production Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Western District of Washington observes National Human Trafficking Prevention month

Seattle – Today the Western District of Washington observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and joins the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) in reaffirming the administration’s commitment to combating all forms of human …

Tickfaw Man Guilty of Distribution of Kilograms of Fentanyl

U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 91 Border-Related Cases This Week

Montgomery County Man Sentenced to 84 Months’ Imprisonment for Robbery and Firearms Offenses

Former Miami Heat Security Employee Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Nearly $1.9 Million in Restitution

A former Miami Heat security officer has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $1,889,931.91 in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable sports memorabilia from the team and selling the stolen …

Woman Sentenced to One Year for Embezzling $100,000 from the Spokane Tribe’s Division of Child and Family Services

Over 200 New Federal Immigration Cases Filed in Western District of Texas

Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 209 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from Jan. 16 to Jan. 22

Cheshire Nurse Admits Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances

MICHELE RENE MUZYKA, 61, of Cheshire, waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to an offense related to her illegal distribution of controlled substances.

OIP Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards

The Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2026 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards, recognizing the contributions of FOIA professionals from around the government.  Agency FOIA …

Valdosta Repeat Offender Faces a Max of Life in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm After Firing Shots in Store

ALBANY, Ga. – A Southwest Georgia man with a lengthy criminal history who was arrested after firing a round between customers standing inside a Valdosta, Georgia, convenience store is facing up to life in prison for illegally possessing a firearm.

334 more charged in new cases related to SDTX’s continuing efforts to secure southern border

In support of Operation Take Back America, the Southern District of Texas has filed another 331 cases in immigration and border security-related matters from Jan. 16-22

Laplace Woman Guilty Of Cares Act Fraud