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Helena City Commission Calls Special Meeting for August 31
The Helena City Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, August 31, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The agenda and ...
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Judge Halts State Psychiatric Facility in Laurel, Orders Environmental Review
A Yellowstone County district court judge has put the brakes on the state's planned forensic mental health facility in Laurel, granting a preliminary injunction that stops construction until a new environmental study is completed. Judge Ed Zink issued the ruling Wednesday in a lawsuit brought by Laurel CARED — Community Advocates for Responsible Economic Development — marking a significant legal victory for neighbors and residents who have fought the project.
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Gianforte Names Former PSC Commissioner to Fill Molnar's Seat During Suspension
Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed Kirk Bushman to fill a seat on the Montana Public Service Commission while Commissioner Brad Molnar remains suspende...
Government
Sheehy Makes Case for Passenger Rail at Helena Summit, Eyes Tourism and Federal Dollars
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy told a room of rail advocates and state officials Wednesday that Montana needs to get serious about passenger rail — and that fed...
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Historic Poplar Cathedral Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
The Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Poplar burned to the ground early Tuesday morning, destroying a building that has h...
Public Safety
Helena's Friendship Center Faces Long Road Back After Burst Pipe Floods Shelter
A burst pipe in the fire suppression system at Helena's Friendship Center released hundreds of gallons of water into the...
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