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Phil Drake

'I hope they like it': Montana Heritage Center research library and archives nears reopening

The Montana Heritage Center is getting ready to reopen its research library and archives after more than three years of being shuttered, bringing back a vital tool for those enamored with Treasure State history. “We’re very excited. We can’t wait,” said Roberta Gebhardt, library and archive program manager

'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 officials to ponder next move with fire station bond issue passage, mill levy defeat

So what do you do when you get permission from voters to build a new fire station but you may not have the staff to fill it? The Helena City Commission may have to ponder that question after Tuesday’s election as early unofficial results had a bond issue for