The bodies of two missing Missoula County men were recovered Tuesday, more than a week after they disappeared. According to the Toole County Sheriff’s Office both men were last seen on Feb. 8 when they went camping. The men left to visit people on the south side of the Marias River, but did not return … Read more
A bill to curb school violence would create a possible 10-year prison sentence and $50,000 fine for threats against a school or students. Opponents argued that the bill would criminalize and make felons out of children worsening conditions for students who act out because of behavioral issues without any resources for them. A The House … Read more
Religious organizations would be exempt from reporting political activities as required by Montana’s campaign finance laws under legislation inspired by a local church’s fight against Montana’s top elections watchdog in 2004. Under Senate Bill 162, tax-exempt religious groups’ political communications would be excluded from Montana’s definitions of campaign contributions, election communications, electioneering communications or political … Read more
Multiple school board seats in Helena and East Helena are up for grabs. In Helena two trustee seats are up for election, as well as in East Helena, where two posts will be on the ballot. The deadline to file as a candidate in both districts is March 25. The election is set for May … Read more
A District Court judge has ordered sanctions against the Montana Highway Patrol, the defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by an injured driver, for breach of its duty to properly store evidence in the case. The lawsuit filed was filed by a Wyoming man who had to drive off the road to avoid a collision … Read more
Area senior citizens will be feeling the love this Valentines Day! Elementary school students in East Helena, Clancy and Helena made over 1,000 cards aimed at bringing a smile to residents at area nursing homes or Meals on Wheels recipients this Valentine’s Day, as part of a project launched by a community relations worker at … Read more
A father is suing the drunk driver charged in the death of his 22 year old daughter, and the Missoula bars that served him alcohol that fateful night. According to a lawsuit filed by Merced Romero, the bars failed to refuse service to Daniel Grady even though he was visibly intoxicated, resulting in the death … Read more
A father is suing the drunk driver charged in the death of his 22 year old daughter, and the Missoula bars that served him alcohol that fateful night. According to a lawsuit filed by Merced Romero, the bars failed to refuse service to Daniel Grady even though he was visibly intoxicated, resulting in the death … Read more
Lewis and Clark Public Health announced Wednesday that drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics for residents between the ages of 60 and 69 will begin Saturday. Saturday’s vaccination clinic will be held at Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, with two other vaccination clinics scheduled for next week. Registration for all three vaccination clinics goes live at 9 … Read more
A former Helena insurance agent is facing multiple felony counts of fraud and theft. According to a press release from the Office of the Montana State Auditor, an investigation into Mark Anthony Biegler began in 2018 after authorities received a suspected insurance fraud report from Travelers Insurance company. Each felony count carries a potential penalty … Read more