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Boots and Beers Brings Line Dancing, Swing Lessons to Broadwater Hot Springs Every Third Tuesday
If you've been looking for a reason to dig those boots out of the closet, Broadwater Hot Springs and Fitness has one: Bo...
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Government
PSC Opens Four-Day Hearing on NorthWestern–Black Hills Merger, With Millions in Executive Pay in the Balance
The Montana Public Service Commission convened a four-day hearing this week to consider whether to approve a proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp — a deal that would reshape how most Montanans get their electricity and, if approved, would hand NorthWestern CEO Brian Bird a payout of as much as $16 million.
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BLM Cancels American Prairie's Bison Grazing Permits on Federal Land
The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision late last week canceling a series of permits that had allowed the conservation nonprofit America...
Public Safety
High Wind Warning in Effect Through Thursday Night; Helena Valley Under Watch for Gusts to 60 MPH
The National Weather Service office in Great Falls has issued a High Wind Warning covering the Rocky Mountain Front, MacDonald Pass, and the Upper Bla...
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Arts & Culture
'Shrek The Musical KIDS' Hits the Stage Monday at Local Theatre
Helena's young performers are bringing the swamp to the stage this Monday, with two showings of Shrek The Musical KIDS s...
Sports
Capital Bruins Lose Tight One to Butte, 5-4; Helena High Shut Out by Big Sky
It was a rough Monday on the softball diamond for Helena's two Class AA programs. Capital High dropped a 5-4 decision to...
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