HELENA, Mont. – As winter weather moves in, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is reporting poor road conditions. Officials said some areas are experiencing frost, snow and black ice is being reported across parts of the state. Motorists are advised to drive with caution. -0-
A new cable provider could be coming to Helena. The City Commission unanimously voted to approve the first passage of an Ordinance granting a franchise to TDS Metrocom, a telecommunications company based in Madison, Wisconsin. If the city ultimately grants TDS a franchise the company would build a cable communication system in Helena city limits. … Read more
An employee of a Helena-based homebuilder faces a felony theft charge in Lincoln County. Tylin Weber, who was hired on pre-release while serving a 10-year sentence for burglary, is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment from various construction jobsites beginning in February. Police found that Weber had pawned 63 items at five … Read more
A soldier with the Montana Army National Guard became the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Sniper Course, the Montana National Guard announced Monday. The military did not identify the woman, who enlisted in the Montana National Guard in December 2020 and was recommended for the post. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte also praised the … Read more
For the fourth time this year, a 43-year-old Helena man has been arrested on suspicion of stalking his ex-wife. Eddie Lee Ankney is charged with felony stalking and two felony counts of violation of a protective order after he was arrested on April 4, July 2 and Aug. 4 for violations of the same protective … Read more
Recommended wilderness areas, recreation areas, wood products and a shift in managing big game habitat highlight the final forest plan released recently by the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service’s plan for the 2.9-million-acre forest is expected to drive management for the next 15 years. -0-
A 17-year-old Helena boy died and three other teens from Helena were injured in a once vehicle wreck Sunday. The Montana Highway Patrol said, speeding is suspected to have played a role in the crash in which the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle on Birdseye Road northwest of Helena, skidded off the roadway … Read more
HELENA, Mont. – A letter sent to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen by a state legislature Special Counsel is requesting all information from the Montana DOJ related to the complaint of patient mistreatment be turned over for examination. The Special counsel was authorized to begin the examination this week [Oct. 25] and are now requesting … Read more
The 51-year-old Helena man rescued from a cliff on Monday is now facing drug charges. According to court documents, Robert Dean Hansen, who was stuck about 150 feet on a Mount Helena rock ledge above the “bat cave,” is now in the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center for possession of methamphetamine. Hours of manpower … Read more
GREAT FALLS – The former chairwoman of the Montana Native Women’s Coalition was sentenced in federal court in Billings Monday [October 25] on fraud charges. A judge ordered Meredith McConnell of Lame Deer to four years probation for stealing thousands of dollars in federal grant funds for unapproved travel to Las Vegas, and other personal … Read more