A bizarre road rage incident has a 20-year-old Helena man facing multiple charges. Montana Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of reckless driving in which a man said he was forced off the road by a driver who came into his lane and almost caused a head-on crash, before pulling over and publically urinating. … Read more
The annual Made in Montana Tradeshow is gearing up for its spring season. The event will be held on March 11-12 at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena, offering shoppers the latest in Made in Montana food, home, gifts and much more during Public Showcase Day. Admission and parking are free. This year’s … Read more
The annual Made in Montana Tradeshow is gearing up for its spring season. The event will be held on March 11-12 at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena, offering shoppers the latest in Made in Montana food, home, gifts and much more during Public Showcase Day. Admission and parking are free. This year’s … Read more
A small rural school northwest of Helena is seeing more students in classrooms lately. Canyon Creek Elementary School has averaged 16 or 17 students per year, but recently enrollment has doubled, and district leaders say their current water and sewer systems aren’t in compliance to accommodate the extra load. Now, school district leaders are looking … Read more
Two nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Forest Service’s Travel Management Plan. The lawsuit, filed Friday by Capital Trail Vehicle Riders Association and Citizens for Balanced Use, argues the plan severely limits the number of Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest roads and trails to motorized use and that non-designated routes are now … Read more
The city of Helena is accepting applicartions for an interim city manager. The city is looking for a long-term interim manager to fill in while they search for a permanent replacement for Rachel Harlow-Schalk. Anyone interested in the position should send a letter of interest and a resume to the City Clerk’s Office by March … Read more
HELENA – A district judge in Helena has blocked a state law that allows only physicians and physician assistants to perform abortions. On Friday, District Court Judge Mike Menahan issued a ruling, saying the law was unconstitutional because it “violates Montanans’ fundamental right to a woman’s choice of health care providers. The case began four … Read more
BILLINGS – A New Mexico man who was convicted on 2021 prostitution charges will spend more than a decade in a Montana prison. Lavondrick Terelle Hogues, 35, was sentenced to 15 years at Montana State Prison with three suspended Friday in Yellowstone County District Court. He is accused of sending a woman and a 17-year-old … Read more
Helena police are warning about phony $100 bills circulating in the area, some of which may have a Hollywood theme. Sgt. Adam Shanks said authorities received a report about the phony currency on Thursday. He said the bills, which can be purchased off the Internet, either have Chinese writing on them or state for “Motion … Read more
After about a year, a Lewis and Clark County advisory panel has wrapped up its work, making recommendations to county commissioners on how to move forward with zoning plans for the Helena Valley. The Zoning Advisory Panel held its final meeting over Zoom on Friday. The county commission set up the panel at the end … Read more