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New 240-unit Aero Vistas apartment complex proposed on McHugh Lane in Helena

New 240-unit Aero Vistas apartment complex proposed on McHugh Lane in Helena

Development on a proposed 240-unit apartment complex on McHugh Lane could start this summer pending new infrastructure and city permits, a developer said at a Helena City Commission meeting Monday. The project would be called Aero Vistas Apartments, developer Joe Nistler told the Independent Record. In a pitch to

Helena backpays firefighters $900K after arbitration finds city’s new wage system unfair

Helena will pay more than 30 union firefighters $900,000 in total backpay to settle a conflict between the union and city after an arbitrator determined the city’s new wage system provided inadequate compensation. The conflict stems back to March 2024, when it came time for the Helena Fire

East Helena, Butte out of the running for $200M manufacturing plant, company says

While Great Falls could still see a new $200 million manufacturing facility, East Helena and Butte are out of the running for a company’s possible Montana debut, Washington-based Janicki Industries announced Friday. Janicki specializes in design and construction for industries including aerospace, defense, space, marine and architecture. Beyond

Amazon warehouse zoning talks tabled in Helena; next hearing likely months away

The first step in a possible Amazon warehouse coming to Helena will be paused until no later than August after its incomplete application fell into an awkward transition between two city bodies. The proposed warehouse would be near Mountain View Meadows, city documents show. Although city paperwork has omitted the

Montana AG shoots down Helena’s request for feedback on immigration resolution

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen shot down Helena’s request to collaborate on a revised immigration resolution on Friday and said he would review any resolution the City Commission passes in the future to determine whether it passes legal muster. “Although I appreciate the City’s offer to work together

Amazon scouts Helena for a distribution center. Neighbors are rallying against it.

The global online retailer Amazon has its sights set on Helena for a potential distribution center, city officials confirmed Thursday, but staff warn it's very early in the process. Still, neighbors are already rallying against it. The proposed warehouse would be near Mountain View Meadows, city documents show.

Helena Commission sends revised immigration resolution to AG for feedback; no reply yet

After rescinding its January immigration resolution under threats of lawsuit last month, the Helena City Commission sent a new draft of the resolution last week to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and asked for his feedback within 14 days. According to Helena Assistant City Attorney Matthew Petesch, Helena had yet