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Ordway Fire 100% contained, 185 acres burned

Ordway Fire 100% contained, 185 acres burned

UPDATE: March 25 at 3:29 p.m. According to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Ordway Fire has been 100% contained. Authorities determined that the fire was caused by an escaped debris burn. Crews will continue patrolling and monitoring the area. UPDATE: March 24 at 3:

City of Helena installing new water main, road closures expected

City of Helena installing new water main, road closures expected

HELENA, Mont. - The City of Helena is kicking off a three-week project to install a new water main between West Main Street and the Reeder's Village Subdivision. Road closures can be expected throughout the week. The city said the "lower section of Carriage Lane" will

Helena Regional Airport asks for donations for TSA agents

Helena Regional Airport asks for donations for TSA agents

HELENA, Mont. - The Helena Regional Airport asked local residents to donate to its TSA agents in a social media post on Monday. TSA agents have been unpaid since the Department of Homeland Security shutdown began on February 14. "With the ongoing government shutdown, many of our TSA team members

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

Southbound I-15 traffic congested north of Helena due to fire

UPDATE: March 20, 2026 at 7:06 p.m. According to Lewis and Clark County Emergency Management, I-15 has reopened with traffic being slowly escorted between the Sieben and Gates of the Mountains exits. Officials advised any drivers travelling on I-15 to expect delays as the fire remains

Fatal crash east of Helena leaves motorcyclist deceased

Fatal crash east of Helena leaves motorcyclist deceased

LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY, Mont. — A motorcyclist was pronounced deceased following a crash east of Helena on Wednesday evening, according to the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP). The crash occurred March 19 at 7:13 p.m. at the intersection of Wylie Drive and East Riggs Street. MHP reported that a

Multiple agencies respond to wildfire south of Tizer Lake Road in Jefferson County

Multiple agencies respond to wildfire south of Tizer Lake Road in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mont. – A wildfire that ignited south of Tizer Lake Road on Friday afternoon has prompted a response from multiple agencies, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Authorities stated that no structures are at risk and no evacuations have been ordered, however, residents in the area

Helena City to hold special meeting about immigration-enforcement dispute with Governor

Helena City to hold special meeting about immigration-enforcement dispute with Governor

HELENA, Mont. – The Helena City Commission will host a meeting to discuss a cease-and-desist letter from the Attorney General regarding the City’s Jan. resolution relating to immigration-related enforcement. The meeting will take place on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Civic Center auditorium,