A District Court judge has ordered sanctions against the Montana Highway Patrol, the defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by an injured driver, for breach of its duty to properly store evidence in the case. The lawsuit filed was filed by a Wyoming man who had to drive off the road to avoid a collision … Read more
Area senior citizens will be feeling the love this Valentines Day! Elementary school students in East Helena, Clancy and Helena made over 1,000 cards aimed at bringing a smile to residents at area nursing homes or Meals on Wheels recipients this Valentine’s Day, as part of a project launched by a community relations worker at … Read more
A father is suing the drunk driver charged in the death of his 22 year old daughter, and the Missoula bars that served him alcohol that fateful night. According to a lawsuit filed by Merced Romero, the bars failed to refuse service to Daniel Grady even though he was visibly intoxicated, resulting in the death … Read more
A father is suing the drunk driver charged in the death of his 22 year old daughter, and the Missoula bars that served him alcohol that fateful night. According to a lawsuit filed by Merced Romero, the bars failed to refuse service to Daniel Grady even though he was visibly intoxicated, resulting in the death … Read more
Lewis and Clark Public Health announced Wednesday that drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics for residents between the ages of 60 and 69 will begin Saturday. Saturday’s vaccination clinic will be held at Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, with two other vaccination clinics scheduled for next week. Registration for all three vaccination clinics goes live at 9 … Read more
A former Helena insurance agent is facing multiple felony counts of fraud and theft. According to a press release from the Office of the Montana State Auditor, an investigation into Mark Anthony Biegler began in 2018 after authorities received a suspected insurance fraud report from Travelers Insurance company. Each felony count carries a potential penalty … Read more
East Helena Public Schools will have to find a new leader. After 37 years with the schools system, Superintendent Ron Whitmoyer announced he plans to retire in July to spend more time with his family. The board of trustees is expected to begin the search for a new superintendent soon. -0-
It’s back to school for Helena students. On a 6-2 vote Tuesday evening, the board approved Helena Public Schools Superintendent Tyler Ream’s recommendation to bring students back into the classroom four days a week. The tentative start date for the new Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday schedule is Feb. 22 for kindergarten through second grades. … Read more
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest will have higher fees, with the cost more than doubling at some sites. Campgrounds on the Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs and Judith-Musselshell ranger districts have remained the same for the last 20-25 years, officials said, noting the fees will increase this spring in order to continue a “high level … Read more
UM’s most vulnerable students are next in line to get the COVID19 vaccine. The University of Montana has begun vaccinating Native Americans and other people of color in Montana who fall into those groups, including several UM men’s basketball players. -0-