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Helena nonprofit awards scholarships to two Montana youth

Helena nonprofit awards scholarships to two Montana youth

HELENA, Mont. — Two Montana youth from Stevensville received help with their next step through a Helena-based nonprofit that supports families affected by veteran suicide. Cienna and Lynnlee Morris each received a $3,000 Green Star Scholarship. "It means a whole bunch that they’re doing this for us,

UPDATE: Presley Whitaker to hopefully come home this week, Montana State Rodeo coach's wife loses hand in horse-related accident

UPDATE: (5/25) Coach Kyle Whitaker giving an update on his wife after an incident involving a horse, she’s been in Salt Lake City where she’s been receiving medical care since the incident took place. In mid may she got a rope wrapped around her arm and was

Great Falls nonprofit Peace Place gives families free respite care

Great Falls nonprofit Peace Place gives families free respite care

Great Falls, Mont. — Peace Place in Great Falls offers free respite care programs for families raising children with special needs. The nonprofit provides several programs designed to support children while also giving parents time to step away and recharge. Its services focused on accessible and high-quality care at no

St. Regis flea market helps fund local schools

St. Regis, Mont. — The St. Regis Flea Market brought together a long-running community tradition while raising money for local schools. Kassie Cheesman, the event’s director, explained that proceeds from the market support schools in St. Regis, giving the small town an important source of education funding. She also

Bear spotted near University of Montana campus

MISSOULA, Mont. - A black bear was seen in the family housing area near Garnet Court early Saturday morning, according to University of Montana (UM) police. UM police said the bear was not acting aggressively, but would not leave the area. "UMPD encourages everyone to be “Bear Aware” and to

Montana Land Board Votes To Change Land Exchange Rules For First Time In Over 20 Years

Montana Land Board Votes To Change Land Exchange Rules For First Time In Over 20 Years

Bozeman, Mont. — A vote tied to public land exchanges brought a major rule change that could affect how land trades move forward in Montana. On Monday, May 18, the Montana Wildlife Federation and the Montana Land Board met to vote on land exchanges. Land exchanges are a process that happens

Malta search warrant leads to meth seizure and arrest

Malta search warrant leads to meth seizure and arrest

MALTA, Mont. — The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office reported that a search warrant served near the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Edgewater Lane led to methamphetamine being seized and a woman being arrested. The sheriff’s office said the warrant was carried out at about 11:40 a.