BILLINGS – A human waste project aims to clean up air quality in Billings. When human waste is flushed down the toilet it eventually ends up at the Billings landfill and takes up critical air space creating poop-lution. But that’s about to change thanks to the city’s new $2.5 million planned composting program to divert … Read more
HELENA – The Montana Department of Justice held a ceremony Sunday to commemorate the people who died 21 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. Montana first responders, veterans, members of the Montana State Highway Patrol and elected leaders gathered in the Montana State Captiol rotunda to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed that day when … Read more
HELENA – St. Peter’s Health has purchased Creative Horizons Learning Center near their north clinic and plans to use the space as a childcare facility for St. Peter’s employees’ children. The child care center known as Pete’s Place allows more parents to re-enter or take more hours in the workforce. Additionally, by providing child care … Read more
HELENA – St. Peter’s Health has purchased Creative Horizons Learning Center near their north clinic and plans to use the space as a childcare facility for St. Peter’s employees’ children. The child care center known as Pete’s Place allows more parents to re-enter or take more hours in the workforce. Additionally, by providing child care … Read more
A black bear was captured in Helena Sunday morning near downtown. Helena Police and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park located the bear near the intersection of 6th Ave and Raleigh Street and the animal was tranquilized and the two agencies will relocate the bear away from the city. Helena Police says this time of year … Read more
Billings Police believe two drive-by shootings Saturday night (9/10) are likely related. According to the social media post on the @BillingsPD Twitter page, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 800 Block of North 17th Street, and in the 300 Block of Jefferson Street just before midnight Saturday, and a vehicle that was … Read more
GREAT FALLS – Great Falls City Commissioners voted in favor of allowing marijuana dispensaries within Great Falls city limits during Tuesday’s meeting. Some Great Falls residents who attended the commission meeting expressed opposition of proposed Ordinance 3249, citing concerns about pot shops being near neighborhoods and schools. Voters will get the chance to cast their … Read more
The driver that struck and killed a 10-year-old Helena girl on Canyon Ferry Road in June has been charged. The Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office filed the complaint against Brian Lane Robo Tuesday in Lewis and Clark County Justice Court, stemming from the fatal accident in which Robo swerved to avoid hitting a car … Read more
MISSOULA – FWP is reminding people to stay “Bear Aware” when recreating. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is issuing an alert after reports of more bears than normal coming into town earlier than usual. FWP says they’ve trapped and relocated multiple bears this year – including two bears from Higgins Avenue in Missoula. A … Read more
GREAT FALLS – An in custody death investigation is underway after an nmate was found unresponsive at the Cascade County jail. According to a statement from the Sheriff’s office Wednesday Cascade County Detention Center officers found Aleesha Mae Kempa deceased in her cell on September 3. The cause of Kempa’s death is pending an autopsy, … Read more