The Helena City Commission is expected to approve revisions to city code regarding special event and open container permitting at an upcoming meeting. The new section of code states any event operating on city rights-of-way must secure a permit. Larger, recurring events can now apply for long-term agreements as well, a big win for groups … Read more
The death of Jalen Williams, who was found in a field off Highway 89 near Livingston, MT in Feb., has been ruled accidental. According to the medical examiner Williams died from hypothermia. A heart condition and THC use were listed as contributing factors. The release said the police department’s investigation has closed with the results … Read more
The Helena College class of 2023 will be walking across the stage this weekend. The nurse pinning ceremony will take place Friday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1700 Missoula Ave. Graduation for the trades students will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Airport Campus Lecture Hall, 2300 Airport Road. The Donaldson Campus … Read more
Republican political candidate Herschel Walker may have scammed a Montana-based billionaire out of more than $500,000 in improper campaign contributions. Dennis Washington transferred the monety to Walker, who lost a bid for a Georgia Senate seat last fall, for a political campaign contribution, The Daily Beast reported on Wednesday. However, the money went to Walker’s … Read more
A firefighter from the Cascade City/Farmer Rancher Rural Volunteer Fire Department who died in the line of duty will be recognized this weekend. Kenneth Lemanski, 37, will be among 79 firefighters honored during the 42nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Maryland. Cascade residents are urged to put out red lights, window covers and flags … Read more
NorthWestern Energy customers could be paying less. The company has filed for a propane supply at a lower cost for about 600 Townsend customers, a spokeswoman said. If approved, the decrease for a typical residential customer will amount to a $15.68 savings per month in the summer, $9.04 in the winter, and customers would save … Read more
Thousands of dollars will soon make its way into the greater Helena area to help support young children. A Zero to Five Grant from Headwaters Foundation was recently given to the Early Childhood Coalition of the Greater Helena Area. The foundation says research shows that children who are supported early on do better later on … Read more
HELENA – The charity event Greater Helena Gives kicked off earlier than usual getting underway on Wednesday. The Greater Helena Gives event is usually held on Thursday and Friday, but Helena Area Community Foundation moved the event to Wednesday and Thursday, due to The Vigilante Day Parade tomorrow. Folks will still be able to contribute … Read more
The death of a grizzly bear found along the highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park is being investigated. A Wyoming Game and Fish Department spokesperson said the agency and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are looking into the incident after the bear was reportedly found lying about 20 to 40 yards off the … Read more
Mushrooms are the suspected culprit tied to a foodborne illness that sickened at least 30 people who ate at Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman recently. In an update Wednesday the Montana Department of Health confirms the outbreak is associated with eating at Dave’s Sushi between March 31 and April 17. Two people died after eating at … Read more