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Essential Lewis and Clark County guide for residents and visitors

A compact guide to Lewis and Clark County services, parks, health care and civic calendars for residents and visitors....

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Lewis & Clark County council lays out plan for crisis response and care

The county's Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council page lists meeting schedules, plans and reports guiding Mobile Cri...

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Hundreds rally at capitol to spotlight school choice impact

Hundreds will gather at the Montana State Capitol on Jan. 30 to highlight school choice successes and challenges for loc...

Helena school board approves boundary redraw to balance enrollment

Helena trustees approved new school attendance boundaries to redistribute students as new facilities roll out, affecting...

Deteriorating governor's residence forces choices for Carson Street property

State-owned governor's residence on Carson Street was found unsafe from deferred maintenance, prompting decisions that w...

County seeks proposals for camp for children of incarcerated parents

Lewis and Clark County is accepting proposals to run a one-week camp and monthly follow-ups for children of incarcerated...

Helena Symphony to present Tchaikovsky Pathétique with violin soloist Richard Amoroso

Helena Symphony will perform Tchaikovsky's Sixth and Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto Jan. 24 at Helena Civic Center, ...

Helena Fairgrounds' 160 Acres Positioned for Continued Community Growth

The Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, a 160-acre venue on Helena's northwest side with more than 150 years of history,...

Living history brings 1860s medicine to Helena’s downtown history center

A reenactment showcased Montana’s first surgeon and period medical tools, connecting Helena residents to gold-rush-era c...

New Helena guidebook maps 52 day hikes for locals

Local author published a 52-route day-hike guide for the Helena area. It lists trailhead directions, difficulty, seasona...

Family-run Rocking Z Ranch Preserves Riding Traditions in Wolf Creek

Rocking Z Guest Ranch, a 1,000-acre family-operated property in Wolf Creek, offers small-group equine experiences that c...

Helena mayor outlines housing, safety and staffing priorities for 2026

Mayor Emily Dean delivered her first State of the City, highlighting housing, public safety and employee retention prior...

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Federal downgrade of six childhood vaccines sparks local concern

Federal agencies downgraded recommendations for six childhood vaccines; Montana pediatricians warn this could cause conf...

Montana Aeronautics Board to weigh airport grants at Helena meeting

The Montana Aeronautics Board will meet Jan. 28-29 in Helena to decide airport improvement grants and hear public commen...

Half-million grant funds satellite radios to boost rural safety

Federal funding will buy 14 satellite systems for sheriff vehicles, improving communications in Lewis and Clark County's...

Helena liquor store highlights non-alcoholic options during Dry January

Rocky Mountain Liquor is hosting tastings of non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirit alternatives; the push reflects growi...

Helena Christian School breaks ground on new campus

Helena Christian held a groundbreaking for a new campus, aiming to open by fall 2026; the project affects local families...

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Helena Seeks Public Input on 2026 Open Lands Projects

The City of Helena will hold an open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 to present final recommended Open Lands major ...

Helena man charged after pickup allegedly strikes juvenile during dog dispute

Charges were filed Jan. 12 after an alleged July incident in which a Helena man struck a juvenile and another person wit...

Helena-based Gulch Distillers to Open Downtown Tasting Room, Expand Production

Helena-based Gulch Distillers will open a downtown tasting room and bottle shop at 4 W. Lawrence St., boosting downtown ...

Helena school board vacancy opens amid budget balancing pressure

A Helena Public Schools trustee resigned, creating an elementary and high school vacancy; the board has 60 days to fill ...

Helena Capital's Dallin Wall signs with Concordia College Minnesota

Helena Capital senior Dallin Wall signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Concordia College in Minnesota. His commit...

County seeks comment on updated community decay ordinance

Lewis and Clark County is taking public comment on proposed ordinance changes to match HB 742; comments are due Feb. 7, ...

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County approves funded contact tracer for Montana Legislature session

Lewis and Clark County approved a $7,000-funded contact-tracing contract to track COVID cases tied to lawmakers while th...

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Helena forum: new property-tax rules could deter business investment

Business leaders and policy experts debated HB 231 and SB 542 tax shifts at a Jan. 6 Helena forum, warning higher bills ...

Former Lake County judge-elect avoids jail in drug case sentencing

Kenneth Britton “Britt” Cotter pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges and received deferred sentences and probation...

Helena City Commission Appoints Julia Gustafson to Fill Vacancy

The Helena City Commission voted on Jan. 7 to appoint Julia Gustafson to the commission seat left vacant when Emily Dean...

Historical Society Hosts First-Person Portrayal of Montana's First Surgeon Dr. Jerome Glick

Historical Society hosted a first-person portrayal of Montana's first surgeon, reconnecting Helena residents with fronti...

State review board to consider five Montana historic nominations

Montana's historic preservation board will meet Jan. 23 to review five National Register nominations, a step that can af...