East Helena Public Schools will have to find a new leader. After 37 years with the schools system, Superintendent Ron Whitmoyer announced he plans to retire in July to spend more time with his family. The board of trustees is expected to begin the search for a new superintendent soon. -0-
It’s back to school for Helena students. On a 6-2 vote Tuesday evening, the board approved Helena Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Ream’s recommendation to bring students back into the classroom four days a week. The tentative start date for the new Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday schedule is Feb. 22 for kindergarten through second grades. … Read more
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest will have higher fees, with the cost more than doubling at some sites. Campgrounds on the Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs and Judith-Musselshell ranger districts have remained the same for the last 20-25 years, officials said, noting the fees will increase this spring in order to continue a “high level … Read more
UM’s most vulnerable students are next in line to get the COVID19 vaccine. The University of Montana has begun vaccinating Native Americans and other people of color in Montana who fall into those groups, including several UM men’s basketball players. -0-
Another state lawmaker has tested positive for COVID-19. Rep. Brian Putnam, a Kalispell Republican, felt mildly symptomatic Thursday night, was tested Friday and received his positive result Sunday morning, according to a press release. This marks the third case among legislators since the session started Jan. 4 -0-
The state has replaced the nearly 70-year-old two-lane bridge at Toston with a new $41.5 million four-lane structure over the Missouri River. Officials say the new structure is not only safer and meets traffic needs, but will offer more amenities, including a pedestrian tunnel that will be helpful to children needing to get to and … Read more
Lewis and Clark senior citizens are next in line for the COVID19 vaccine. Lewis and Clark Public Health announced Thursday that vaccination clinics will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday for county residents ages 70 or older. Sessions will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Another 900 doses … Read more
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a one car crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old East Helena man. MHP said the victim died after rolling his vehicle into a ditch in the 4100 block of Remington Street on the outskirts of East Helena early Thursday morning partially ejecting him from the … Read more
Montana parents would have to send a written note for their children to take sex ed classes under a bill proposed by a Republican state legislator. Senate Bill 99, if passed, would require parents have to be informed when courses on sex education would be taught. It would also ban Planned Parenthood provider from offering … Read more
Montana reported 437 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and added 54 more deaths, a noticeable jump over Tuesday’s numbers. As of Wednesday, Montana has 3,421 active cases, and more than 120 of them are hospitalized. So far, 1,303 Montanans have died from the virus. MEANWHILE… The state so far has administered 116,119 doses of the … Read more