New details released in fatal bear attack NW of Helena

HELENA Mont. (AP) – We’re learning more about a fatal bear attack NW of Helena. Wildlife officials said Wednesday that, Leah Davis Lokan, 65, of California, was on a long-distance bicycling trip and had stopped in Ovando when an approximately 400-pound grizzly pulled her from the tent and killed her Tuesday night as she slept. … Read more

Big Sky Pride is making its return this month

Big Sky Pride is making its return July 11-17. After losing last year to the pandemic, Big Sky Pride organizers told MTN, they’re welcoming everybody to join in the week long celebration in downtown Helena. With Governor Greg Gianforte lifting the pandemic state-of-emergency big crowds are anticipated across Pride’s many events, although BSP will have … Read more

Search for missing Helena teen ended with her safe return

UPDATE: JULY 5 HELENA, Mont. – The search for a missing Helena teen has ended with her safe return. The Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Kayci Grace Armstrong, 19, has been cancelled, according to the Montana Department of Justice, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has found the young woman, who they say appears to … Read more

Residents rally against proposed subdivision in Mount Helena

Too much traffic is one reason residents say they do not want a proposed 170-unit subdivision to be built in Mount Helena. The proposed West Side Major Subdivision is in the final stage of the city’s review process, but nearby neighbors say they worry the influx of the estimated additional 1,400 vehicles will overrun the … Read more

Helena residents are gearing up for this years July 4 flag ceremony

HELENA, Mont. — Helena residents are gearing up for this years July 4 ceremony. Organizers said, unlike last year’s event which was kept smaller in size due to COVID-19 safety measures, all are invited to Centennial Park on Sunday where the Helena Boy Scouts will raise “Old Glory” high above the Capitol City. -0-

Helena’s high water usage prompts restrictions

Increased water consumption this summer has prompted the city of Helena to implement immediate water restrictions. Leaders say, while they do have storage the higher levels of water usage they’re continuing to see is concerning. The Ten Mile and Missouri River water plants are treating about 16 million gallons a day, that’s 6 million more … Read more

Price of power going up for NorthWestern Energy customers

The price of power is going up for NorthWestern Energy customers following decisions this week by the Montana Public Service Commission. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to increase rates for the average homeowner by about $26.40 a year. The increase was approved after the utility said projected energy prices were higher than anticipated. The new rate … Read more

Helena car wash worker lost leg in work related incident

A 46-year-old employee at a Helena car wash lost his leg in a work related incident, a fire official said Wednesday. The Helena Fire Department was called to Woody’s Carwash Tuesday afternoon and officials said a tourniquet had been applied after the worker’s lower leg was severed when it got caught in a piece of … Read more