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HELENA – Helena’s new Habitat for Humanity ReStore location had two of its windows shot at on Tuesday. The windows are severely damaged, but police said what they believe is either a BB or pellet gun didn’t fully penetrate the windows. The ReStore has been open in its new location off of market avenue for … Read more

BOZEMAN, Mont. – “Now Hiring,” those are the signs posted on Montana’s first Whole Foods which could be opening in the not-too-distant future. The Whole Foods under construction near the Gallatin Valley Mall, which will be the first of its kind in Montana, is nearing completion, and a Bozeman city official said the popular gourmet … Read more

A pot shop could soon be setting up shop in Great Falls. The city planning office is currently reviewing an application for the first marijuana dispensary in the city limits submitted by Top Shelf Botanicals, which operates dispensaries throughout the state, in a space at The Wheat Building on 6th St. S.W. near Howard’s Pizza. … Read more

A local family is mouring the loss of a loved one found dead at the Briar Patch apartments in Billings Monday. Sometime between Saturday morning and Monday afternoon, police say Joey Little was stabbed to death. No suspect has been identified in the death of the Red Lobster worker, but the family, who is left … Read more

Jefferson County is dealing with an uptick in cocaine-fentanyl overdoses. This has become a new and growing concern for local medical professionals, with the Jefferson County coroner noting that in nearly 100 cases cocaine and fentanyl were involved as the cause of death. There were 9 deaths in unincorporated parts of Jefferson County. Earlier this … Read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Holiday shoppers beware, Ransomware can be just 1 click away. The FBI is warning about aggressive and deceptive holiday scams, including charity scams, online shopping, non-delivery scams, and Fraudulent social media posts. Authorities say the best rule of thumb to avoid becoming a victim of holiday cons is to rememer, if … Read more

Missoula, MT (News Release) – An undercover drug bust netted Missoula police nearly two thousand illicit pills and one arrest. Missoula Police Department officers say an anonymous tip led them to a room at the Staybridge Suites Hotel where they found a total of 1,891 blue pills labeled “M30,” which are known to be fentanyl, … Read more

GREAT FALLS – Meals On Wheels needs new volunteers to help ahead of and during the holidays. Meals On Wheels delivers hundreds of meals every week to homebound residents of Cascade County thanks to dedicated volunteers, many of whom are snowbirds, organizers said, leaving them short staffed when they go down to warmer weather during … Read more

HELENA – The hunt for Helena’s next city manager is kicking into full gear. At a special meeting this week (Monday), at The City-County Building, Helena city commissioners discussed the recruitment process for finding a permanent replacement, including advertising for the post, which Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins said he thinks is important to incentivise potential … Read more

WHITEFISH – Whitefish Mountain Resort is still on track to open up for the season on December 8. However, the resort reports that supply chain issues have slowed the work being done on the new Snow Ghost Express and noted in a social media post they hope the lift will be open around the holidays. … Read more