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Helena withdraws from drug task force over Border Patrol membership, East Helena stays on

The Helena Police Department is temporarily breaking from a multi-jurisdiction drug task force over concerns of aiding immigration arrests after U.S. Border Patrol formally joined its ranks. The introduction of Border Patrol agents to the Missouri River Drug Task Force, an anti-drug-trafficking organization that includes 14

Helenans push for stricter ICE policy after Minnesota shooting

Less than a week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer killed a Minnesota woman and sparked national outcry, several Helenans demanded the city take a tougher stance on ICE. "We want to feel safe in our community," public commenter Julia Cotter said at Monday's City

'Very unusual event': Helena picks up the pieces after severely damaging windstorm

The windstorm might be over, but the Helena area is still reeling from battering gusts that ripped trees, tore buildings and downed power lines Wednesday. West Valley Fire Rescue saw rollovers, medical emergencies and trees crashing into houses, it said on Facebook late Wednesday. It said it was grateful severe

Helena City Commission approves $5.9M bid for 3rd fire station

Helena City Commission approves $5.9M bid for 3rd fire station

In exchange for $5.9 million, Helena’s long-awaited third fire station is on its way. However, until voters approve more funding, it won't have enough fire crew to operate. The Helena City Commission approved a bid from Bozeman-based R&R Taylor Construction at a

'Enormous effort': The next 20 years outlined in Helena Forward Land Use Plan

Building dense, diversifying business, planning resources: Helena is growing, and the Land Use Plan seeks to answer how. Over the next 20 years, the Queen City is expected to grow to 45,000 people, Community Development Director Chris Brink said. While several studies have been drawn up for Helena before

'Anaconda Strong': After a shooting, a Montana town of 9,800 grieves for 4 of their own

Just 26 hours after four people he knew were shot by a fifth, a patron of Anaconda’s JFK bar raised a plastic cup. “To a good day,” Dan Grinolds said, swallowing half his drink. Outside, scraps of police tape roll down the torn concrete road, floating from the Owl

Prep for 3rd Helena fire station underway, construction expected in December

Prep for 3rd Helena fire station underway, construction expected in December

Final preparations are underway for Helena’s third fire station, which is expected to begin construction in December. The city aims to finish the third fire station by June 2027, bond documents state. It will be on the corner of Custer Avenue and Kelleher Lane, north of Costco and adjacent