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2026 Vigilante Parade Draws Large Crowds, 108 Floats on Last Chance Gulch
Helena's annual Vigilante Parade rolled through Last Chance Gulch on Thursday, May 1, drawing large crowds and featuring...
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Montana's Congressional Delegation Splits on Pesticide Warning Labels in Farm Bill Vote
Montana's congressional delegation found itself on opposite sides of a bipartisan House vote Thursday that stripped language from the 2026 farm bill that would have barred states from requiring cancer-warning labels on pesticides. The measure passed 280-142, with 73 Republicans joining most Democrats to remove the prohibition — a result that surprised at least one Montana farmer who had expected the pesticide industry to prevail.
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Report: Montana Residents Among Those Facing Barriers to Gun Violence Victim Compensation
A new report from Everytown for Gun Safety finds that state-level rules are blocking many survivors of gun violence from accessing federal compensatio...
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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Proposes Changes to Recreation Fees
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has announced proposed changes to recreation fees, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Forest Service....
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Steve Sobonya, 'Unofficial Mayor of Marysville,' Dies at 85
Steve Sobonya, a longtime Marysville resident known affectionately as the Unofficial Mayor of Marysville, MT, died April...
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Restaurant Beer and Wine License Listed for Sale at $30,000
A City of Helena on-premises restaurant beer and wine license with catering endorsement is currently available for purch...
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