News Staff FORT BENTON – Combatting those pesky mosquitoes is now the goal of one U of M student who is launching a project to help mitigate Fort Benton’s mosquito populations by increasing bat habitats. Bats are known to eat a wide variety of insects, including mosquitoes. MEANWHILE… On May 13th, a family-friendly event will take place … Read more
The Veterans Crisis Line has recieved a record number of calls and texts, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, with more than 88,000 contacts recorded in March. The Veterans Crisis Line provides assistance to veterans and service members experiencing mental health issues. The VA announced they are currently offering grants for organizations that provide … Read more
“Thanks for seeing me dad.” That’s how David Gianforte greeted Montana’s Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, who happens to be his father, as the 32 year old, who lives in Bozeman, addressed anti-LBGTQ legislation he says is “immoral, unjust, and frankly a violation of human rights.” David, who identifies as nonbinary and uses “he” and “they” … Read more
BIG TIMBER – The Big Timber community is rallying behind a man after he was mauled by a dog earlier this month. Dan Engelke’s arm was bitten to the bone by a dog in an alley in Big Timber on April 17, and his family says he has already undergone multiple procedures and has a … Read more
Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman remains closed following multiple reports of people getting sick after eating there and the recent news a Townsend man died. Last Friday, Dave’s Sushi voluntarily closed following the death of William “Bill” Lewis, 74, who became violently ill after having dinner at the restaurant April 17, and he died the following … Read more
The name of the motorcyclist killed Monday after crashing into a stone wall at a Helena home has been made public. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff and Coroner Leo Dutton identified the victim as, John Scott Burt, of Helena, and said alcohol may have contributed to the 61 year old slamming into the approximately 4 … Read more
HELENA – The Lewis and Clark Library will be adding a sweet new addition. Grateful Bread will be stationed in the library cafe kiosk selling their sweet and savory fare. The kiosk will open on May 1st offering baked goods, coffee, sandwiches and salads. -0-
Police said in an update that it appears the woman found dead off of Highway 1 in the Spring Hill area of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Sunday took her own life. Preliminary investigations indicate there was no foul play, according to the Tuesday morning release, but the exact cause and manner of her death is still … Read more
(UPDATE, APRIL 24) – A Great Falls mother is facing homicide and assualt charges for allegedly killing hinfant son and seriously injuring her toddler daughter. Whisper Rayne Hawkbear is accused of beating the two month old baby to death and attacking her two-year old who was found in a bedroom crying and bloodied, according to … Read more
HELENA – Hundreds of demonstrators rallied on the front steps of the Capitol Monday to support a transgender Missoula representative banned from speaking. Several people were hauled away in handcuffs for protesting the decision by the Republican House Speaker not to recognize Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a Missoula Democrat, supporters say was silenced after she criticized … Read more