HELENA – RSV infections have been rising here in Montana recently. While the respiatory virus often mimics the common cold, some are more impacted than others, and St. Peter’s Health has seen a steady, and somewhat overwhelming, stream of severe cases of RSV on the children’s unit, a spokesperson said in a press release. RSV … Read more
The search for the next Helena city manager is kicing into high gear. The city announced in a news release that applications for its open city manager position, left vacant for the sixth time since Ron Alles retired in June 2018, are now being accepted. The application period began Monday, and the Helena City Commission … Read more
BELGRADE – More peopple are flying out of the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. A total of 2 million passengers have traveled through the growing airport, which has expanded seven times since the main terminal was built in 1977. Airport officials say there are 10 times as many passengers today than there were 20 years ago … Read more
HELENA – After concerns from residents, plans to cut down trees on Rodney Street this week have been halted, the City of Helena announced Monday. A city spokesperson said the structural integrity of the trees on Rodney Street was compromised and that they pose a safety risk to the public, but residents living in the … Read more
BOZEMAN – MSU is leading a new effort to help the Department of Homeland Security reduce cyberattacks. A team of professors is creating software to identify computer code that could be exploited by cybercriminals or foreign enemies, in places like Russia, Iran, and China. The project will develop innovative tools to help reduce software vulnerabilities … Read more
WHITEHALL, Mont. – Holiday candlelight tours of the entire developed cave route of Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are starting Friday. From Dec. 16 through Dec. 18 and Dec. 21 through Dec. 23, park staff will provide tour guides, candles, lanterns and hot drinks. Reservations are required. -0-
2023 will be busier than usual for the Jefferson County Highway Department. Jefferson County plans to invest $5 million next year in various highway improvements, with about $3 million from the county’s normal budget process, while a yet-to make-approved bundle of projects is funded by the county’s $21 million total American Rescue Plan Act money, … Read more
HELENA — The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony was held at the Capitol Rotunda Monday. Wreaths Across America is a nationwide event meant to honor service members and remember those who have died while serving the US. The event held at the capitol building featured songs and speeches and the placing of the Capitol Rotunda … Read more
HELENA — Forestvale Cemetery is still recovering from a powerful windstorm that hit Helena about a month ago. As you enter the site you’re met with fallen trees and scattered branches, and Forestvale Cemetery supervisor, Bob Richards, says they’ve cleared out around 10 to 11 trees so far and are working to get in equipment … Read more
BILLINGS – Bond was set at $1 million Monday for a woman accused of fatally stabbing a man as part of what she described as a satanic “initiation.” A judge set the high bond amount after both a prosecutor and a defense attorney said Nina Mel Cochran has “significant mental health issues. The 32 year … Read more