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Gallatin County dispute over ICE records reaches Montana Supreme Court

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen asked the Montana Supreme Court on Thursday to reject a petition tied to a dispute over whether Gallatin County can withhold confidential criminal justice information from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. In the court filing, Knudsen argued that Gallatin County Attorney Audrey

Montana National Guard trains at Fort Harrison for wildfire season

Montana National Guard trains at Fort Harrison for wildfire season

FORT HARRISON, Mont. — As dry conditions raised wildfire concerns across Treasure State, the Montana National Guard carried out red card training at Fort Harrison to build up emergency response capacity before fire season. The hands-on evaluations happened Thursday and covered fire line construction, safety, fire behavior, communications and coordinated

Helena starts zoning update with public input at Helena College

Helena starts zoning update with public input at Helena College

HELENA, Mont. — Helena has started updating its zoning regulations for the first time since 2008 and city leaders began the process with a community open house at Helena College. The event gave residents and businesses a chance to talk about problems with the current rules and share ideas for changes.

Jefferson City search ends after missing man found safe

Jefferson City search ends after missing man found safe

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mont. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) reported a search that began after a text-to-911 message on Thursday, May 7 ended when a missing man was found on Friday, May 8. JCSO said dispatch received the message at about 5 p.m. from a

Helena homeowner’s call led to osprey rescue near nesting platform

Helena homeowner’s call led to osprey rescue near nesting platform

HELENA, Mont. — NorthWestern Energy said a homeowner’s call about an osprey near a Helena-area nesting platform led to a rescue effort involving utility and wildlife professionals. The company said the rescue moved forward because the weather cooperated and a service technician was already nearby. NorthWestern Energy worked with

Capital High student earns memorial scholarship

Capital High student earns memorial scholarship

Helena, Mont. — A Capital High School senior in Helena is receiving the Class of 1981 Memorial Endowment Scholarship that's worth $4,000. Several people gathered inside the Capital High School library to celebrate Danica Taylor, this year’s scholarship recipient. This award recognizes achievement through perseverance, courage, dependability,

Jonathan Windy Boy re-enters congressional race after previously suspending campaign

Jonathan Windy Boy re-enters congressional race after previously suspending campaign

HELENA, Mont. - State Senator Jonathan Windy Boy announced in a press release that he is re-entering the race to represent Montana's 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In April, Montana Democratic Party Chair Shannon O'Brien said that Windy Boy was dropping out