New scam targeting homeowners

The Better Business Bureau is now warning about one of the thousands of mailers leaving many homeowners confused. Some residents have reported recieving letters from a home warranty company indicating their homeowner’s policey was set to expire and that it was extremely urgent and time sensitive that they reply immediately. Homeowners from 28 states so … Read more

Safety on the job goal of state’s new campaign

HELENA – The state’s largest provider of worker’s compensation insurance is launching a new campaign to hopefully catch the attention of young workers and reduce injuries on the job. The new campaign, “Naked Without It,” uses clever and out-of-the-box marketing and humor to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety, the Montana State Fund … Read more

Missoula man facing charges following fatal Monday night rollover crash

KALISPELL – A Missoula man is facing charges following a fatal Monday night rollover crash near Martin City. The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reports that 37-year-old Bradley Keith Burgess was arrested at the scene and is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center on a pending charge of DUI Vehicular Homicide, stemming from the … Read more

Dam leak at Park Lake prompts repairs

Plans for a dam repair at Park Lake located just outside of Helena are moving forward. During this year’s inspection, increased seepage was noticed at the earthen dam at Park Lake. The U.S. Forest Service manages the area and say the issues are not an emergency right now, but a good sign that it’s time … Read more

$300,000 bond set for Colorado woman in illegal Canada-Montana border crossing

GREAT FALLS – A a $300,000 bond was set for a Colorado woman arrested after she reportedly illegally crossed the US-Canada border in Montana. U.S. Customs & Border Protection said in a news release that Border Patrol agents from the Plentywood Station stopped a southbound vehicle northeast of Plentywood on Saturday and discovered the passenger … Read more

East Helena man facing child sexual assault charges

A 20-year-old man from East Helena is being charged with felony attempted sexual assault of a teenager under the age of 16. According to charging documents, Joshua Paul Jones is accused of taking off pieces of the victim’s clothing and then trying to initiate sex, before they were able to push him away and flee … Read more

East Helena facing child sexual assault charges

A 20-year-old man from East Helena is being charged with felony attempted sexual assault of a teenager under the age of 16. According to charging documents, Joshua Paul Jones is accused of taking off pieces of the victim’s clothing and then trying to initiate sex, before they were able to push him away and flee … Read more