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
The city of Helena announced Friday morning that its Capital Transit is indefinitely suspending bus service to East Helena, effective immediately. A news release from the city cited a staffing shortage for the suspension, and noted that Capital Transit staff are working to fill vacant positions. There are no expected disruptions to on-demand service within … Read more
The second of two East Helena brothers who participated in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington, D.C., was sentenced Friday. Jerod Wade Hughes recently stated in court documents he was “duped” into responding to the call of then-President Donald Trump’s pleas to “save the country” that day. The 39 year old was sentenced … Read more
HELENA – If you’re heading home for the holidays you’ll have lots of company. Christmas weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for holiday travelers, and the Helena regional airport says they’re prepared for the influx. Nationwide, AAA is expecting around 113 million travelers this holiday. That is a 14 percent increase … Read more
An agreement has been reached between Lewis and Clark County and the sheriff’s employee union. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton called the agreement a win for Lewis and Clark County Detention Center officers. Dutton said budget constraints prohibit hiring more officers, adding, the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association intends to propose legislation … Read more
Local and state law enforcement will be beefing up patrols for the holidays. As part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement and public education campaign law enforcement agencies will be out in full force through New Year’s Day targeting impaired drivers. Authorities said the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” … Read more
Gas prices have dropped for the first time since March, just in time for your Christmas travels. That’s according to AAA, and that’s great news for the families expected to travel this holiday season. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for motorists as nearly 113 million people across the country are expected to head home … Read more
Holiday spoofing calls have local and state authorities on high alert. Residents are being warned about scammers posing as police asking for personal information from individuals over the phone. The fraudsters are disguising their phone number to make it look like a legitimate law enforcement office, which is also referred to as “spoofing.” The DOJ’s … Read more
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 a deal looks too … Read more
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Freezing temps didn’t deter dozens from showing for the annual homeless persons’ memorial vigil held Wednesday, at the Bozeman Public Library. The event, usually held outside, instead ushered attendees indoors, as temperatures dropped into the negative 20s. While the vigil focuses on the unhoused who have passed, it also represents hope for … Read more