For the first time in US history, a federal court heard live testimony in a constitutional climate lawsuit—called Lighthiser v. Trump—brought by 22 youth plaintiffs from Montana, Oregon, Hawai'i, California and Florida at the Russell Smith Courthouse

For the first time in US history, a federal court heard live testimony in a constitutional climate lawsuit—called Lighthiser v. Trump—brought by 22 youth plaintiffs from Montana, Oregon, Hawai'i, California and Florida at the Russell Smith Courthouse in Missoula, Montana on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. One of the kids core arguments was that the Trump administration's executive orders would worsen climate change, threatening their rights to life, liberty, and health under the Fifth Amendment.

Erik Montejano, 26, tops tobacco in 90ºF on the Dunaway’s farm near Berry, Kentucky on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Tobacco, which used to be a major driver in the Harrison County economy, is slipping away. Over the last 20 years, tobacco production has

Erik Montejano, 26, tops tobacco in 90ºF on the Dunaway’s farm near Berry, Kentucky on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Tobacco, which used to be a major driver in the Harrison County economy, is slipping away. Over the last 20 years, tobacco production has declined 61.9% in Kentucky, according to the USDA Agriculture Census. Boyd’s Station Project 306.36

A rainbow over Boyd's Station in Berry, Kentucky, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Project 306.36 is a historical photography archive on rural America, which was started in 2018 by Jack Gruber, and focuses on the community of Harrison County.

A rainbow over Boyd's Station in Berry, Kentucky, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Project 306.36 is a historical photography archive on rural America, which was started in 2018 by Jack Gruber, and focuses on the community of Harrison County.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex (D-NY) spoke at the University of Montana during their final stop on their “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. About 9,000 people attended the

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex (D-NY) spoke at the University of Montana during their final stop on their “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. About 9,000 people attended the rally, according to event organizers.

Jojo Becker, 5, explores a coulee with grizzly bear dens in the background outside of Valier, Montana, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Becker family have at least five grizzly bear dens on their property. They adopted two livestock guardian dogs for

Jojo Becker, 5, explores a coulee with grizzly bear dens in the background outside of Valier, Montana, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Becker family have at least five grizzly bear dens on their property. They adopted two livestock guardian dogs for deterring the bears after a near miss with one of their kids in 2022.

Steven Ahrens, 63, and Julie Ahrens, 62, with their 180-pound livestock guardian dog named Billy outside of Shelby, Montana, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. As grizzly bears move onto the prairie, farmers in Montana are repurposing an ancient solution for

Steven Ahrens, 63, and Julie Ahrens, 62, with their 180-pound livestock guardian dog named Billy outside of Shelby, Montana, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. As grizzly bears move onto the prairie, farmers in Montana are repurposing an ancient solution for deterring bears from their homes: livestock guardian dogs.

A grizzly bear during fall in Glacier National Park, Montana on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Glacier is a part of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE), which contains the highest concentrations and largest grizzly bears in the lower 48 st

A grizzly bear during fall in Glacier National Park, Montana on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Glacier is a part of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE), which contains the highest concentrations and largest grizzly bears in the lower 48 states.

Grizzly bear specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Chad White, pulls DNA samples from the frozen remains of a grizzly bear near Choteau, Montana on Friday, October 4, 2024. This grizzly bear was killed by hunters after it was mistaken fo

Grizzly bear specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Chad White, pulls DNA samples from the frozen remains of a grizzly bear near Choteau, Montana on Friday, October 4, 2024. This grizzly bear was killed by hunters after it was mistaken for a black bear. The bear was in an area grizzlies are recolonizing on the prairie.

Drag artists Eunice Sexx, Bironic, Iris Von Moxxii, and Stella Kinesis prepare for the Montana Drag Wrestling show at the Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, Montana on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Montana Drag Wrestling, or MDW, started back in 20

Drag artists Eunice Sexx, Bironic, Iris Von Moxxii, and Stella Kinesis prepare for the Montana Drag Wrestling show at the Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, Montana on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Montana Drag Wrestling, or MDW, started back in 2023.

A large structure fire, energized by high winds off Lake Superior, burned for nearly four hours and leveled three local businesses in downtown Grand Marais, Minnesota on Monday, April 13, 2020.

A large structure fire, energized by high winds off Lake Superior, burned for nearly four hours and leveled three local businesses in downtown Grand Marais, Minnesota on Monday, April 13, 2020.

As part of a nationwide protest, about 200 people gathered to support public lands and oppose the recent layoffs of federal employees by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, on Saturday, Ma

As part of a nationwide protest, about 200 people gathered to support public lands and oppose the recent layoffs of federal employees by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Air Force Academy cadets undergo a series of trainings designed to push their minds and bodies, including an assault course with explosions, during basic training in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Friday, July 15, 2022.

Air Force Academy cadets undergo a series of trainings designed to push their minds and bodies, including an assault course with explosions, during basic training in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Friday, July 15, 2022.

Night falls on the headquarters of Glacier National Park on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Although recent federal layoffs have impacted National Park Service personnel across the country, Glacier National Park remains largely unscathed.

Night falls on the headquarters of Glacier National Park on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Although recent federal layoffs have impacted National Park Service personnel across the country, Glacier National Park remains largely unscathed.

A recently terminated U.S. Forest Service Forestry Technician poses for a portrait on public land outside of Missoula, Montana, on Friday, February 21, 2025. Many people in the U.S. Forest Service are worried about the future of their jobs and fear s

A recently terminated U.S. Forest Service Forestry Technician poses for a portrait on public land outside of Missoula, Montana, on Friday, February 21, 2025. Many people in the U.S. Forest Service are worried about the future of their jobs and fear speaking out.

Jamie Thompson, 22, and Amariana Kenda, 16 months, giggle at the bounce house during the Rotary Club's Fourth of July celebration at Flat Run Veteran's Park in Cynthiana, Kentucky, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Boyd’s Station Project 306.36

Jamie Thompson, 22, and Amariana Kenda, 16 months, giggle at the bounce house during the Rotary Club's Fourth of July celebration at Flat Run Veteran's Park in Cynthiana, Kentucky, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Boyd’s Station Project 306.36

The Aurora Borealis ripples across the night sky above the Arctic Circle near Bettles, Alaska on Monday, February 17, 2018. In this part of the Arctic, the sun disappears around November and doesn’t return until January with temperatures reaching -5

The Aurora Borealis ripples across the night sky above the Arctic Circle near Bettles, Alaska on Monday, February 17, 2018. In this part of the Arctic, the sun disappears around November and doesn’t return until January with temperatures reaching -50ºF.

A bronc rider sets his teeth and prepares for the horse’s release during the saddle bronc competition at the Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

A bronc rider sets his teeth and prepares for the horse’s release during the saddle bronc competition at the Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Henry Haag and his girlfriend bounce on a trampoline as the sun sets on the Haag family farm in Mount Olivet, Kentucky on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Henry Haag and his girlfriend bounce on a trampoline as the sun sets on the Haag family farm in Mount Olivet, Kentucky on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Willard High School student, Mirsayes Jim, 16, holds the heart of a buffalo shortly after a 900 lb. bull was harvested through the Native American Student Services Department at the Missoula County Public School Agricultural Center in Missoula, Mont

Willard High School student, Mirsayes Jim, 16, holds the heart of a buffalo shortly after a 900 lb. bull was harvested through the Native American Student Services Department at the Missoula County Public School Agricultural Center in Missoula, Montana on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Gary Rillerna, a friend of the Cobb family, helps shuttle a sick calf by car during calving season on the Charlois Ranch near Augusta, Mont., on Friday, March 20, 2024.

Gary Rillerna, a friend of the Cobb family, helps shuttle a sick calf by car during calving season on the Charlois Ranch near Augusta, Mont., on Friday, March 20, 2024.

The Knowles Wildfire, which started on Aug. 17 near Paradise, Montana, burned actively along Highway 200 with temperatures in the 90ºs on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The fire’s current behavior includes short crown runs and short- range spotting.

The Knowles Wildfire, which started on Aug. 17 near Paradise, Montana, burned actively along Highway 200 with temperatures in the 90ºs on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The fire’s current behavior includes short crown runs and short- range spotting.

A game of Sunday whiffle ball on the Haag family farm near Mount Olivet, Kentucky, on June 23, 2024. Boyd’s Station Project 306.36

A game of Sunday whiffle ball on the Haag family farm near Mount Olivet, Kentucky, on June 23, 2024. Boyd’s Station Project 306.36

Jenny Lynn Hatter, 52, sips a health drink while at work for Harrison County Schools in Cynthiana, Kentucky on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Jenny Lynn has battled with weight loss her entire life, but recently started taking compounded trizapetide, a GL

Jenny Lynn Hatter, 52, sips a health drink while at work for Harrison County Schools in Cynthiana, Kentucky on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Jenny Lynn has battled with weight loss her entire life, but recently started taking compounded trizapetide, a GLP-1 weight loss drug similar to Ozempic and Mounjaro. “You have more mental space to enjoy life,” Hatter said. “Turning off the noise of hunger is the biggest benefit.”

A child holds a Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog near Seeley Lake, Montana on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

A child holds a Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog near Seeley Lake, Montana on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Eight students from Ovando’s two-room schoolhouse kicked off the 2024 academic year with a horse packing trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness near Seeley Lake, Montana on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Eight students from Ovando’s two-room schoolhouse kicked off the 2024 academic year with a horse packing trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness near Seeley Lake, Montana on Thursday, August 29, 2024.