HELENA – More than 100 people were gathered at the Montana State Capitol on Tuesday for a “Unity with Ukraine” gathering. Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins gave a speech retelling his own personal story of being a refugee in Liberia with his wife, saying that war for Americans can be shut off from a television but … Read more
GREAT FALLS – The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is working to help people get their vehicle fixed and working again – without a ticket. During a news conference on Tuesday, April 26, officials announced the launch of LightsOn, a program that will replace tickets with vouchers to fix a blown headlight, turn signal, or tail … Read more
When they’re not responding to emergencies or putting out fires, you can find Helena firefighters out doing good in the community. Helena Fire Department shift one firefighters spent a couple of hours on Saturday helping build the Helena Babe Ruth Baseball Association’s playground. Firefighters braved chilly weather and snowflakes to haul about 15 yards of … Read more
A Winter Storm Watch in the area threatens “heavy snow at times” with up to 6 inches of snow by Friday night, making travel difficult for commuters through the passes. The Winter Storm Watch is in effect for multiple area, including Jefferson County, Lewis and Clark County and the Rocky Mountain Front. Travel could be … Read more
MISSOULA, Mont. – A $25 million donation to the Montana Historical Society will help fund construction of the new Montana Heritage Center in Helena. The donation, from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, is the largest in the Montana Historical Society’s history. The new Montana Heritage is expected to open in late 2024 or early … Read more
TOWNSEND – The family of Broadwater County Deputy Mason Moore, fatally shot in a 2017 police chase, are expected to give remarks at the sentencing Friday [April 22] of Lloyd Barrus, who was convicted last year for the murder. A jury found Barrus guilty of deliberate homicide and two counts of attempted deliberate homicide in … Read more
West Mont began their 2nd annual “Raise a Cup” fundraiser on Wednesday [April 20]. The Director of Development for WestMont, says this fundraiser allows the organization to continue to serve Montanans with disabilities. The “Raise a Cup” fundraiser will be continued on Saturday April 23rd from 10 am until 2 pm on 2910 N. Montana … Read more
MONTANA – Fifty-eight deaths on Montana’s roadways in 2021 were partly due to distracted driving, according to a recently released report from the Montana Highway Patrol. Over sixty five hundred injury crashes in 2021 were also partly due to distracted driving. The report also shows, 63 patrol vehicles were involved in crashes in 2021, and … Read more
HELENA – State wildlife officials are issuing a reminder as grizzly bears emerge from their dens across Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) notes that bears now being seen in areas where they haven’t been for more than a century, and that could result in conflicts with farmers, ranchers and other producers. Bears are … Read more
UPDATE: The Powell County Sheriff’s Office has cancelled a Missing Endangered Person Advisory issued for a 9 year old child. Tirani Schaub has been located and is safe. No further details were provided about the return of the child who had last been seen on April 15 in Bozeman and was believed to be with … Read more