Red Roof Cafe owner found guilty in arson for hire case

Red Roof Cafe owner Maureen Therese Doubek, 60, of Helena, was found guilty of felony accountability to arson in connection with a 2018 fire that destroyed the local restaurant. A jury deliberated for more than four hours before returning their guilty verdict on Monday, following a nearly a week long trial, in which Brad Rae … Read more

Montana spring and summer open burning season opened March 1

HELENA-The Montana spring and summer open burning season opened March 1. While burning is allowed year-round, there are different restrictions and requirements throughout the seasons. To burn March 1 through Aug. 31, you must obtain a permit from your local fire control authority.The Department of Environmental Quality reminds people to comply with air quality rules … Read more

Helena man facing charges for allegedly sending inappropriate social media messages to young girls

HELENA, Mont. – A Helena man has been charged after he allegedly sent inappropriate social media messages to young girls. Court documents say a woman reported that her 11-year-old and 8 year old stepdaughters were receiving Snapchat messages from the suspect, identified as Guy L. Parker, who she said the children often stay with. Court … Read more

Missing Helena man found safe

The missing endangered person advisory for Darby Howard has been canceled. A missing endangered person advisory was issued for the 22-year-old after he was last seen Feb. 15 in Helena and reported missing and possibly was without his medication. Authorities say he has been located and is safe. -0-

Daddy-daughter duo accused of misconduct in connection to their law firm

A father and daughter attorney team in Helena have been accused of professional misconduct. Meghan Doud and her father, Timothy McKeon are accused of misappropriating and mishandling trust account funds owed to clients and third parties, according to documents filed with the Montana Supreme Court. The state claims they owe clients and third parties nearly … Read more

Couple convicted of murdering Helena man in 2019 sentenced

The man and woman who pleaded guilty to the 2019 killing of 56-year-old Helena resident Shane White in the Cave Gulch area near Canyon Ferry Lake were sentenced Tuesday. 34-year-old Serena Lee Kilseimer was sentenced to 30 years in the Montana Women’s Prison with 20 years suspended, and 43-year-old Dewayne William Johnson was sentenced to … Read more