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Multiple vehicle crash blocks right lane on I-90 near St. Regis

Multiple vehicle crash blocks right lane on I-90 near St. Regis

ST. REGIS, Mont. — A multiple vehicle crash is causing delays on Interstate 90 eastbound east of St. Regis. The crash is blocking the right lane of the eastbound side of the highway. Emergency vehicles are on scene responding to the incident. The Montana Department of Transportation is advising drivers to

MDT seeking comment on proposed I-15 median, guardrail through Helena

A highway median and guardrail could be built on 30 miles of Interstate 15 surrounding and through Helena if a plan the Montana Department of Transportation proposed March 18 is adopted. “The purpose of the project is to enhance safety by addressing median related crossover crashes on the interstate,” the

Cops’ slow-speed chase to catch alleged drug dealer on e-scooter

Cops’ slow-speed chase to catch alleged drug dealer on e-scooter

By Adam Dutton This is the comical moment a drug dealer crashed after leading cops on a low-speed chase on a 20mph e-scooter. Two officers were patrolling on electric bikes when they spotted Graham McCarthy, 43, riding the scooter. McCarthy - believed to have links to drug dealers - was

Woman jailed on suspicion of DUI crash

A 37-year-old Big Sky woman was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk and trying to leave the area where she allegedly crashed into a US 191 guardrail between Belgrade and West Yellowstone. The woman, Angela Nellia Pettiford, was jailed following an investigation that began about 11:28 p.

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

MHP cited 21 DUI drivers over two days of St. Paddy's celebrations in Butte

Montana Highway Patrol said troopers issued 21 DUIs over two days of St. Patrick's festivities in and around Butte. Capt. Dale Oliverson, commander of the Montana Highway Patrol’s Butte District, and Sgt. Mike O'Connor said MHP troopers were busy as usual on Monday and Tuesday.