Helena man facing domestic assault charges

A Helena man is facing domestic assault charges. Nicholas Alexander Fisher, 29, is accused of throwing the victim against a nightstand during a domestic disturbance at an address in the area of North Montana Avenue and Lincoln Road on June 16, according to the affidavit. Fisher was arrested two days later on Monday and was … Read more

Helena woman is facing drug possesion charges following a tresspassing incident

A 20 year old Helena woman is facing drug possesion charges following a tresspassing incident last week. Law enforcement responded to an address on North Oregon Street for reports of possible drugs, and an employee of the private property asked the officer to remove, Ashley Marie Engels, who was staying there without permission. She was … Read more

Younger people making up number of new COVID hospitaliztions

On the COVID front, there’s good news and bad news. Since the COVID-19 vaccines became readily available, the number of Montana’s daily Covid cases has steadily dropped in recent months. However, St. Peters officials say they are still seeing a very consistent number of hospitalizations, with about 50% falling into a younger age category. St. … Read more

Nearly 50 year ban on some fireworks lifted

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Just ahead of the Fourth of July, fireworks that were once illegal statewide are making a comeback thanks to a law change. Roman candles, sky and bottle rockets are once again legal following a roughly 50 year ban that was put in place because of the risks they pose to start … Read more

Act of kindness injures seized horses in Lewis and Clark County

HELENA, Mont. – Some of the horses the sheriff’s office seized earlier this month were injured when someone jumped the fence guarding the recovering animals someone Saturday night and threw apples in, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton says. According to Sheriff Dutton, the horses fought over the apples and the caretaker later found … Read more

Big Sky and Liberty Fireworks are hosting their annual Pyronight Extravaganza

Big Sky and Liberty Fireworks are hosting their annual Pyronight Extravaganza and it’s for a good cause. Proceeds from the 2021 event will go to Impact Montana, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting wellness among military veterans, service members, and their families. The extravaganza event will kick off tomorrow [June 26] evening at 7:00 p.m. with … Read more

Helena man arrested for allegedly assaulting parents

A Helena man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his mother and stepfather last week. Law enforcement responded to Flaxstem Street on June 18 for reports of a domestic dispute, and found both victims at the residence covered in blood. The couple identified Daniel Michael Bennett as the one who beat them up after they … Read more

Helena bomb squad assists in Butte bomb scare

The Helena bomb squad was called to assist when a suspicious device wired to a bicycle was found outside the Town Pump Store & Casino on S. Montana St., late Tuesday night. Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester requested help after an unidentified man told employees at St. James Healthcare there was a bomb near the … Read more

Human remains found in Flathead Lake

Authorities have recovered human remains from Flathead Lake. Lake County 911 took a report that a human skull had been found in the lake on Wednesday, by operators of a gill netting boat who located the skull inside their net while pulling it in, according to a news release. The Lake Couty Sheriff’s Office said … Read more

2021 Helena July Fourth Celebration cancelled

The Helena July Fourth Celebration at Centennial Park and the Old Glory Landmark will not be held this year, organizers said Tuesday. The event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers said they decided the event should wait another year before returning. -0-