Large recall of ham and pepperoni products in Montana

Check your fridge for brands such as Open Nature, Food Club and others as there is a large recall of ham and pepperoni products. Listeria was detected in some sampling from the St. Clair Shores, Michigan plant and the recall is nationwide and includes stores in Montana. -0-

Virtual ASARCO cleanup update meeting will be held this week

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Montana Environmental Trust Group will hold a virtual public meeting Wednesday to update the community on cleanup and redevelopment progress at the former ASARCO smelter facility in East Helena. The 7 p.m. meeting will allow time for questions about improvements in groundwater quality, water infrastructure projects, remediation and … Read more

Your turkey day dinner will cost more this year

Local grocery stores will be extra busy this weekend as Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but if you’re on a budget, prepare to make some adjustments. You will be paying more for your bird, flour, sugar, eggs, potatoes and milk. Vegetable prices are also up this year. The rising prices could also have an impact on … Read more

CWD on rise in Montana

HELENA, Mont. – Samples of chronic wasting disease (CWD) have increased from last year. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) announced that with the rise in CWD cases, staff is on pace to collect a record number of samples from deer, elk and moose. So far, 64 tested positive or suspect for CWD. -0-

Business owners say overnight camping a safety hazard on Helena’s east side

Some business owners say overnight camping has become a safety hazard on Helena’s east side and they want city leaders to remedy the situation. Parked campers can be seen along billings avenue, and business’ say they’re concerned, as transients leave trash, disturb customers, block deliveries, and dump raw sewage in the area. City of Helena … Read more