One local restaurant is working to combat teen homelessness

One local restaurant is working to combat teen homelessness. Red Rooster Kitchen offered a discount during the holidays for any customer who made donations for homeless teens in an effort to fight the growing problem in Montana. Statistics show a rising number of teens in the Billings area struggling to find a place to live, … Read more

First Whole Foods debuts in Montana next month

Whole Foods Market is opening its first Montana location next month. According to a Monday announcement from the grocer, the 31,718-square-foot store, located at 2905 W. Main St. in Bozeman, will open it’s doors to shoppers on Feb. 1. The southern Montana city is one of the most visited cities in the state, is home … Read more

Victim killed in carjacking in midtown Billings identified

BILLINGS – The man shot and killed in a carjacking in midtown Billings Sunday night has been identified. In a news release on Tuesday the Yellowstone County Coroner said that Carlos Delao, of Billings died from a gunshot wound to the head. According to Billings police, a wanted suspect shot the 45 year old while … Read more

Potential settlement in paly with W.R. Grace & Co.’s case for Libby Asbestos Superfund Site

HELENA – After years of negotiation a potential settlement is in paly with W.R. Grace & Co.’s case for the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site in Lincoln County. In a news release Tuesday [Jan. 10] it was announced that the proposed agreement would require W.R. Grace to pay $18.5 million to restore, replace, or rehabilitate injured … Read more

2023 usheres in proposed changes to state Medicaid progam

HELENA – This week, state regulators will hold a hearing on a proposed rule change that would add more requirements in order for an abortion to be covered by Medicaid. The proposal would require prior authorization and additional documents to ensure that the state program is only paying for a medically necessary procedure, DPHHS leaders … Read more

City of Helena will absorb rising curbside recycling rates

The city of Helena will absorb rising curbside recycling rates. Helena Recycling gave the city notice that the rate would increase for the first time since 2018, bringing the total to $16.20 per customer per month upon renewal of the contract Jan. 1. The contract is for one year with an option for a second … Read more

Helena lawmaker cleared in lawsuit involving Intermountain Children’s Home

Helena lawmaker Mary Caferro has been cleared in a lawsuit involving Intermountain Children’s Home and one of its former employees. A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge has dismissed the case against Caferro, saying the plaintiff, Courtney Rogaski, did not prove allegations of slanderous statements Caferro allegedly made. Rogaski, a psychotherapist, was fired from … Read more