News Staff Fishing turned fatal for a Colorado man Wednesday afternoon after he was struck and killed by a tree west of Helena in Granite County. Granite County Sheriff’s office officials said emergency crews responded to an area about five miles west of the Kyle Bohrnsen Bridge and found the victim, identified as a 53-year-old Colorado resident, … Read more
A Helena father and daughter attorney team accused of embezzlement has filed a notice of disability. Timothy McKeon, who along with his daughter have a complaint pending before a state Supreme Court panel stating they owe clients nearly $1.35 million, has filed notice that he is unable to take part in his defense and has … Read more
HELENA Mont. (AP) – We’re learning more about a fatal bear attack NW of Helena. Wildlife officials said Wednesday that, Leah Davis Lokan, 65, of California, was on a long-distance bicycling trip and had stopped in Ovando when an approximately 400-pound grizzly pulled her from the tent and killed her Tuesday night as she slept. … Read more
Big Sky Pride is making its return July 11-17. After losing last year to the pandemic, Big Sky Pride organizers told MTN, they’re welcoming everybody to join in the week long celebration in downtown Helena. With Governor Greg Gianforte lifting the pandemic state-of-emergency big crowds are anticipated across Pride’s many events, although BSP will have … Read more
UPDATE: JULY 5 HELENA, Mont. – The search for a missing Helena teen has ended with her safe return. The Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Kayci Grace Armstrong, 19, has been cancelled, according to the Montana Department of Justice, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has found the young woman, who they say appears to … Read more
A domestic disturbance led to the arrest of a Helena teen on sexual abuse charges. Helena officers were dispatched to an address in the 1400 block of Missoula Avenue Thursday night and two victims told police that 18-year-old Kale Lee Buchanan raped both of them while they were too intoxicated to fight him off. He … Read more
Too much traffic is one reason residents say they do not want a proposed 170-unit subdivision to be built in Mount Helena. The proposed West Side Major Subdivision is in the final stage of the city’s review process, but nearby neighbors say they worry the influx of the estimated additional 1,400 vehicles will overrun the … Read more
HELENA, Mont. — Helena residents are gearing up for this years July 4 ceremony. Organizers said, unlike last year’s event which was kept smaller in size due to COVID-19 safety measures, all are invited to Centennial Park on Sunday where the Helena Boy Scouts will raise “Old Glory” high above the Capitol City. -0-
Increased water consumption this summer has prompted the city of Helena to implement immediate water restrictions. Leaders say, while they do have storage the higher levels of water usage they’re continuing to see is concerning. The Ten Mile and Missouri River water plants are treating about 16 million gallons a day, that’s 6 million more … Read more
The price of power is going up for NorthWestern Energy customers following decisions this week by the Montana Public Service Commission. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to increase rates for the average homeowner by about $26.40 a year. The increase was approved after the utility said projected energy prices were higher than anticipated. The new rate … Read more