Brant Light, a former prosecution services bureau chief for the state Department of Justice, has died. Schnider Funeral Home of Great Falls posted that he died on Christmas eve [Dec. 24]. They said no memorial events have been scheduled. He had been battling cancer. Brant Light, who Light retired in 2018 and at one time … Read more
HELENA — Monday marked the first day of Montana’s 67th legislative session. It was a whirlwind of a day at the Capitol, even as both chambers met separately but for only about 15 minutes each. Both parties decided their leadership in caucuses back in November, so yesterday’s proceedings were largely ceremonial. Once those were done, … Read more
Calling it a new chapter in state history, Greg Gianforte raised his right hand during a virtual ceremony Monday and took the oath as Montana’s 25th governor. With a small audience in attendance – and on the first day of the Legislature – Gianforte laid down four core principals that will guide his decisions as … Read more
HELENA – Public comments are now being sought on a proposal to improve about half a mile of Lake Helena Drive in East Helena. According to the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), the project would begin at the intersection of Lake Helena Drive and Old Hwy 12 and is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2021. … Read more
A former Fernley youth coach was arrested in Helena last month, on a handful of child molestation charges out of Lyon County. Donald Neil Belgarde, 51, is accused of raping a child under age 14 between June 1, 1998, and Sept. 1, 1999, according to court documents obtained by the Helena Independent Record. According to … Read more