Investigators have pinpointed the origin of a weekend fire that gutted a Helena condominium unit. A Helena Fire Department official said Monday the fire was sparked by a resident trying to refill a propane bottle for a heater and the propane apparently leaked and found a heat source, starting the fire in a triplex on … Read more
HELENA – A case accusing a conservative Sidney pastor of libeling a transgender activist will be tried in Great Falls. A judge issued the order Thursday, granting a request from Adrian Jawort to move the case and trial out of Sidney and Richland County because the pastor has tainted the local jury poll in Richland … Read more
A Helena house fire that left one person injured Saturday has been deemed accidental. A press release from the Helena Fire Department said the fire was quickly extinguished in about 15 minutes at a condo triplex on Sunlight Circle. One resident was taken to St. Peter’s Health. No other injuries were reported, according to the … Read more
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are looking for campground hosts for the summer. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, hosts no longer have to do any cleaning or maintenance, forest officials said in a release to the press. The campground hosts will have to stay at the site for the whole summer, which runs from before … Read more
One person was hospitalized after a condo triplex caught fire in Helena on Saturday evening. According to a Helena Fire Department press release crews responded to the 2400 block of Sunlight Circle and were able to quickly extinguish the fire in about 20 minutes. The person who was injured was taken to St. Peter’s Health. … Read more
Economists say there’s reason to expect another strong economic year in Montana, but challenges like housing and labor shortages aren’t going away. The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research is hitting the road this winter for its annual Economic Outlook Seminar – sharing their latest economic data and forecasts for the state. … Read more
A Missoula diner is having some problems after the popular TV series “Yellowstone” filmed a shootout scene inside the long-standing eatery. The diner is getting lots of customers, which you think would be no problem at all, but staff at Ruby’s Café says fans of the show are simply walking in, snapping a few selfies, … Read more
MISSOULA – A weapons incident at a Missoula medical center resulted in one arrest on Tuesday. In a Missoula Police Department news release, officials said officers were called to the Dignity Center on West Broadway, where witnesses said the man got upset when he was told to leave the business and reportedly pulled out a … Read more
The Leo Pocha Memorial Clinic has opened a Narcan training clinic to the public, providing tips on how to administer a potentially life-saving drug. The initiative comes after the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s department, Helena police, and St. Peters health reported over a dozen opioid overdoses last week. The trainings will be held on … Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.- Tapping a maple tree in one Montana city could get you into a lot of trouble. The City of Missoula Urban Forestry Division sent out a public service announcement reminding everyone that tapping city-owned trees is not only illegal but can also be harmful. If you’re from Missoula or just visiting and want … Read more