Helena seeking input on Beattie Street Trailhead improvement
The city of Helena wants to hear from the public on how to improve parking at a popular trailhead. The city wants to know what…
Bighorn River spring runoff predicted to exceed records
BILLINGS (AP) — A February forecast says spring runoff into the Bighorn River Basin is set to surpass the record-breaking level seen last year. The…
Turmoil shakes up agency in charge of vast US lands
BILLINGS (AP) — A year of upheaval at the U.S. Interior Department has seen dozens of senior staff members reassigned and key leadership positions left…
Snow and cold grip state
Montana remains in a wintry grip of snow and bitter cold. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories were posted Sunday evening for much of…
Search and rescue teams comb mountain for missing skier
WHITEFISH (AP) — Authorities are searching for a man who didn’t return from a ski outing. Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry told the Flathead Beacon…
What training is being done, what security measures exist in Helena schools?
After 17 people lost their lives in another school shooting Wednesday, this time in Florida, Helena Public Schools’ assistant district superintendent, Greg Upham, said educators…
Bus carrying Augusta basketball team slides off road
A school bus carrying the Augusta high school boys basketball team skidded off the road in whiteout conditions Thursday, but none of the 14 people…
Montana won’t allow Yellowstone grizzly hunts in 2018
BILLINGS (AP) — Montana won’t hold a grizzly bear hunt in 2018 after state officials said Thursday they want to avoid complicating lawsuits over the…
Helena man acquitted of rape sentenced for threatening prosecutor
BOZEMAN (AP) — A Helena man acquitted of rape has been sentenced for posting online threats against the Bozeman police officer who investigated the case…
Montana State breaks spring enrollment record
BOZEMAN (AP) — Montana State University has set a new spring enrollment record for the 10th year in a row. The university enrolled 15,496 students…