Montana Tech facing $3 million shortfall
Montana Tech is facing a $3 million budget shortfall due to state funding cuts and reduced enrollment. Officials say there may be some staff layoffs…
DPHHS donates $5,600 to Friendship Center
By TIM BOULWARE They have been doing this for 26 years now, but it doesn’t get old for the Friendship Center, a place to help…
Some meter readers in Helena need replacing
If you live just west of Carroll College, if may be time to replace your water meter. The city says the more than decade-old meters…
Helena to start using salt on icy roads
The city of Helena will begin using a new product to help make the roads more quickly driveable in the winter. The new tool being…
Helena man jailed after Friday theft
A man remains behind bars in Helena today for walking into a garage and taking an electronic device. Police say that Wade Oster had taken…
Small ski resort opens after last-minute snow boost
LAKESIDE (AP) — A small ski resort is open for the holiday season thanks to a last-minute boost from this week’s snow. Blacktail Mountain Ski…
Help is available for those contemplating suicide
By TIM BOULWARE This time of year can bring joy to many people, but it can also bring others down. People are always warned to…
Still plenty to work out in coroner’s office decision
By TIM BOULWARE The Lewis and Clark County Commissioners had a lot of discussion Tuesday morning and, in the end, approved by a 2-1…
Flu cases on the rise in Montana
HELENA (AP) — The number of people sick with influenza in Montana is on the rise as health officials reported more than 200 new cases…
Report: Fires cost Montana $240 million in tourist spending
BOZEMAN (AP) — A new report says summer fires cost the state of Montana $240 million in visitor spending. Preliminary date released by the University…