Public Safety
Prescribed Burn Recorded in Lewis and Clark County; Acreage and Cause Listed as Undetermined
A fire designated as the Wakina Sky RX — the RX indicating a prescribed or managed burn — was recorded in Lewis and Clar...
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Government
Helena City Commission Posts Sept. 14 Agenda Including Zoning and Development Items
The Helena City Commission released its agenda and meeting packet for the September 14, 2026 regular meeting. The packet, which is publicly available, covers the full range of items before the commission including any zoning changes, planning decisions, annexation requests, and development proposals scheduled for that session.
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Helena Adopts Annual Budget With Zero Public Comment
When Helena's mayor asked the public to weigh in on the city's annual operating budget and tax levy at a special commission meeting on August 31, nobo...
Public Safety
NWS Warns of Patchy Fog Along I-15 Corridor Tuesday Morning
Drivers heading out early Tuesday had reason to slow down. The National Weather Service office in Great Falls issued a Special Weather Statement at 3:...
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Walking Mall Volunteer John Murdy Receives Spirit of Helena Award
John Murdy, a familiar face around Last Chance Gulch, received the Spirit of Helena Award for July 2026 at the August 31...
Community
Public Lands Day Party Set for Sept. 26 on the Walking Mall
A free outdoor celebration of National Public Lands Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. on the...
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