Public Safety
Two Small Wildfires Burning in Central Montana; Causes Under Investigation
Two new wildfires were reported in central Montana this week, adding to what has been an active fire season across the r...
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Government
Libertarian Kyle Austin Makes His Case to Montana Voters in U.S. Senate Race
Kyle Austin, the Libertarian nominee for Montana's open U.S. Senate seat, is pushing back on the narrative that this fall's race is a three-way contest — and he wants Helena-area voters to know there are actually four names on the ballot.
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Montana Supreme Court Extends Briefing Deadline in MTQEC Environmental Case
The Montana Supreme Court has granted appellants additional time to file briefs in DA 26-0179, the case captioned MTQEC v. State, pushing the deadline...
Public Safety
Helena National Forest Updates Camp Creek Fire Trail Closure Order
The Helena National Forest has issued an updated closure order for trails in the Camp Creek Fire area, superseding an earlier order as firefighters co...
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Community
Storm System Brings Weekend Showers Before Sun Returns to Helena
A cold front swept through western Montana late Saturday afternoon, bringing a line of showers and thunderstorms to the ...
Arts & Culture
Free Monday Night Trivia Returns to Mt. Ascension Brewing
If your Monday nights need a little more competition and a lot more local beer, Mt. Ascension Brewing Co. has you covere...
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