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Helena in early discussions for a new mill levy to staff new fire station

Helena in early discussions for a new mill levy to staff new fire station

HELENA, Mont. - Whether you’re driving or walking along Custer Avenue, you might notice the sign for the Helena Fire Department's third fire station. And you might be wondering, what’s new with this project? Well, plans for the new facility continue to move forward, with a $7

Military children to be honored at Montana State Capitol event April 20

Military children to be honored at Montana State Capitol event April 20

HELENA, Mont. — The State of Montana will host the Military Child Proclamation Event at the Capitol Rotunda in Helena on April 20. The event recognizes Montana’s military children during the Month of the Military Child. The program is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. and attendees are asked

Butte air purifier loan program opens April 27 for fire season

Butte air purifier loan program opens April 27 for fire season

BUTTE, Mont. — According to the Butte-Silver Bow City-County Health Department, the county’s Air Purifier Loan Out Program ill return for a fourth year on Monday, April 27, 2026. The program is part of Butte-Silver Bow County’s public health response plan for wildfire smoke events. The

Helena brothers to serve prison time in drug case

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Two Helena brothers were sentenced after admitting they possessed methamphetamine and fentanyl with plans to distribute the drugs, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said in a release. Austin Leon Timothy Hagman, 36, pleaded guilty in November 2025 and was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed

Lewis and Clark Public Health recruiting neighbors for block party campaign

Lewis and Clark Public Health recruiting neighbors for block party campaign

HELENA , Mont. — The Lewis and Clark Public Health agency is recruiting neighborhood champions across Lewis and Clark County for a block party campaign tied to social connection and neighborhood preparedness. According to the agency, neighborhoods can receive a $500 stipend for a neighborhood party. Applications are due on Sunday, May

Latest campaign fundraising data released for state federal races

Latest campaign fundraising data released for state federal races

HELENA, Mont. - The latest campaign fundraising data shows a new trend is taking shape in some of these federal races in Montana, and more money in the bank shows who has an early advantage. 1. Seth Bodnar (I) $1,358,574 2. Kurt Alme (R) $924,643 3. Reilly Neill

Democrat Jonathan Windy Boy exits race for Montana's 2nd Congressional District amid sexual abuse allegations

Democrat Jonathan Windy Boy exits race for Montana's 2nd Congressional District amid sexual abuse allegations

UPDATE: The Montana American Indian Caucus released a statement expressing concern over allegations against state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, calling the reported behavior “serious” and, if true, “completely unacceptable.” The caucus said it supports a transparent and thorough investigation and emphasized the need for accountability regardless of political standing. HELENA,