Another state lawmaker has tested positive for COVID-19. Rep. Brian Putnam, a Kalispell Republican, felt mildly symptomatic Thursday night, was tested Friday and received his positive result Sunday morning, according to a press release. This marks the third case among legislators since the session started Jan. 4 -0-
The state has replaced the nearly 70-year-old two-lane bridge at Toston with a new $41.5 million four-lane structure over the Missouri River. Officials say the new structure is not only safer and meets traffic needs, but will offer more amenities, including a pedestrian tunnel that will be helpful to children needing to get to and … Read more
Lewis and Clark senior citizens are next in line for the COVID19 vaccine. Lewis and Clark Public Health announced Thursday that vaccination clinics will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday for county residents ages 70 or older. Sessions will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Another 900 doses … Read more
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a one car crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old East Helena man. MHP said the victim died after rolling his vehicle into a ditch in the 4100 block of Remington Street on the outskirts of East Helena early Thursday morning partially ejecting him from the … Read more
Montana parents would have to send a written note for their children to take sex ed classes under a bill proposed by a Republican state legislator. Senate Bill 99, if passed, would require parents have to be informed when courses on sex education would be taught. It would also ban Planned Parenthood provider from offering … Read more
Montana reported 437 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and added 54 more deaths, a noticeable jump over Tuesday’s numbers. As of Wednesday, Montana has 3,421 active cases, and more than 120 of them are hospitalized. So far, 1,303 Montanans have died from the virus. MEANWHILE… The state so far has administered 116,119 doses of the … Read more
The Friendship Center will have to find a new leader. Jenny Eck said Tuesday she will be stepping down as executive director after leading the domestic abuse shelter since July of 2018. Eck’s last day on the job is April 2. -0-
A District Court judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed by patients of a fired oncologist against St. Peter’s Health in Helena. The judge said in a statement Tuesday that he lacked the jurisdiction to resolve the dispute at this time, and the claims must first be filed with the Montana Medical Legal Panel. -0-
A distribution of unused COVID vaccines will be launched across the state. Montana will take about 19,500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine that CVS and Walgreens did not use at the state’s long-term care facilities and release them to hospitals around the state. The state health department will help coordinate setting up community clinics to … Read more
HELENA – The search for Ceddrick Flanagan has been cancelled. The Montana Department of Justice wrote in a statement on Monday that the 13 year old has been found and is safe. A search began for a missing teen after he was last seen late Sunday night in Helena. -0-