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Complete local news coverage for Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Helena, East Helena, Wolf Creek, Lincoln, and surrounding west-central Montana communities.
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Helena High drafting students launch catapult projects as final exam
Education

Helena High drafting students launch catapult projects as final exam

Helena High drafting students spent seven weeks building rubber-band catapults that had to fit inside a 1-inch square, turning a final exam into an engineering test.

Lisa Park2m read
Helena groomer bakes locally sourced dog treats for healthier snacks
Business

Helena groomer bakes locally sourced dog treats for healthier snacks

Helena groomer Molly D McKeown bakes dog treats with locally sourced ingredients, aiming for simpler labels and healthier snacks.

Sarah Chen2m read
Barn destroyed in Helena Valley fire, no injuries reported
Community

Barn destroyed in Helena Valley fire, no injuries reported

A Helena Valley barn burned to the ground before 11 a.m. Tuesday, taking a lawn mower, snowblower and tools with it but leaving no one hurt.

Lisa Park2m read
Lewis and Clark County urged to prepare for wildfire smoke season
Healthcare

Lewis and Clark County urged to prepare for wildfire smoke season

Smoke can settle over the Helena Valley overnight, and county health officials say families should prepare before air quality drops, not after.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
East Helena High graduates 134 seniors in fourth ceremony
Education

East Helena High graduates 134 seniors in fourth ceremony

East Helena High’s fourth class sent 134 seniors into a growing district’s pipeline as enrollment pressure and school funding disputes continue.

Marcus Williams1m read
Couple launches Helena nonprofit to build inclusive homeless shelter
Community

Couple launches Helena nonprofit to build inclusive homeless shelter

Charles Payne and Patricia Juza launched New Beginnings to pursue a year-round Helena shelter as the county counted 185 unsheltered residents and 24 deaths.

Lisa Park2m read
Helena considers $30 million roundabout for Custer, Henderson intersection
Government

Helena considers $30 million roundabout for Custer, Henderson intersection

Helena is weighing a $30 million roundabout at Custer and Henderson, a bottleneck that backs up during events and has been studied for years.

Marcus Williams2m read
Helena history tours return June 13 for guided city exploration
Community

Helena history tours return June 13 for guided city exploration

Helena History Tours return June 13 with monthly guided walks through downtown neighborhoods, aiming to turn local history into summer foot traffic for the city core.

Sarah Chen5m read
DEQ approves Columbia Gold exploration near Lincoln, final environmental review released
Business

DEQ approves Columbia Gold exploration near Lincoln, final environmental review released

DEQ cleared Sentinel Metals to drill up to 21 holes near Lincoln, but work cannot begin until the company posts a $338,792 reclamation bond.

Sarah Chen2m read
East Helena student wins MHSA leadership award from Western Native Voice
Education

East Helena student wins MHSA leadership award from Western Native Voice

East Helena High senior Rori Schoenfeld earned a statewide leadership honor for pairing valedictorian work, three sports and volunteer service with youth advocacy.

Lisa Park2m read
East Helena man gets probation for gun threat against teenager
Community

East Helena man gets probation for gun threat against teenager

An East Helena man who pointed a gun at a teenager near East Helena High School got five years of probation and 80 hours of community service, not prison, after a federal school-zone conviction.

Lisa Park2m read
Capital honors McCullough, Lay with top senior athlete awards
Education

Capital honors McCullough, Lay with top senior athlete awards

Capital High surprised Caden McCullough and June Lay with senior awards that honor two-sport athletes who also lead in class, service and school culture.

Sarah Chen2m read
Lincoln Electric Cooperative warns of planned overnight outage near Lincoln
Business

Lincoln Electric Cooperative warns of planned overnight outage near Lincoln

An overnight outage will shut off power to all Lincoln Electric Cooperative members from 10 p.m. June 10 to 6 a.m. June 11. BPA says the work is for maintenance and system improvements.

Sarah Chen2m read
Public comments sought on Blue Copper mineral exploration west of Helena
Business

Public comments sought on Blue Copper mineral exploration west of Helena

Public comments are open on Blue Copper, a proposed mineral exploration west of Helena that could bring drilling, trenching and new pressure on public land, roads and water.

Sarah Chen2m read
Montana nearly doubles forest stewardship partnership, adds Lolo National Forest area
Government

Montana nearly doubles forest stewardship partnership, adds Lolo National Forest area

Montana added 345,000 acres in the Lolo National Forest to its stewardship pact, pushing the total to about 750,000 acres and sharpening wildfire and timber stakes.

James Thompson2m read
Helena fire leaves significant damage to south side garage
Community

Helena fire leaves significant damage to south side garage

A predawn garage fire on Helena’s south side left significant damage on Red Letter Street, but crews kept it from becoming a larger neighborhood loss and no injuries were reported.

Lisa Park2m read
Lewis and Clark County elections office sees quieter primary night
Government

Lewis and Clark County elections office sees quieter primary night

Lewis and Clark County elections staff said primary day felt quieter, even as the county posted 40.44% turnout and handled late registration and absentee voting.

Marcus Williams2m read
Helena forum highlights proposed sporting and events complex
Business

Helena forum highlights proposed sporting and events complex

Supporters said The ARC could bring more than $26 million a year into the Helena region, but the project’s fairgrounds plan already collapsed after county commissioners passed on the site.

Sarah Chen2m read
Capital's Kaelyn Saari credits Bruin support for javelin title
Education

Capital's Kaelyn Saari credits Bruin support for javelin title

Kaelyn Saari’s 129-foot, 6-inch javelin win was only part of Capital’s surge, as three Bruins claimed individual titles in Missoula.

Sarah Chen2m read
Lewis and Clark County weighs East Helena school resource officer contract
Government

Lewis and Clark County weighs East Helena school resource officer contract

East Helena’s proposed school safety contract could cost up to $255,000 over three years, while Forestvale fees and public health funding were also on the table.

James Thompson2m read
Helena to add more than 50 ADA curb ramps in 6th Ward
Government

Helena to add more than 50 ADA curb ramps in 6th Ward

More than 50 new curb ramps were going in across Helena’s 6th Ward, with side-of-street walk detours set to last through late August.

James Thompson2m read
Gianforte says Montana joins foster care partnership in Helena
Government

Gianforte says Montana joins foster care partnership in Helena

Montana joined a federal foster care pact in Helena to try to ensure every child entering care has a licensed home or kin ready.

James Thompson2m read
Lewis & Clark Library serves countywide access, programs, and community needs
Community

Lewis & Clark Library serves countywide access, programs, and community needs

Lewis & Clark Library reaches every corner of the county, cutting household costs while linking branches, digital borrowing, outreach, and public space.

Marcus Williams6m read
Community fundraising helps Helena’s Last Chance Tour Train roll on
Community

Community fundraising helps Helena’s Last Chance Tour Train roll on

Helena’s Last Chance Tour Train raised just under $100,000 toward a $150,000 replacement unit, keeping the 71-year-old attraction in motion for 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Jim Darcy Ag Day connects Helena students to Montana agriculture
Education

Jim Darcy Ag Day connects Helena students to Montana agriculture

Jim Darcy students rotated through more than 20 Ag Day stations, seeing how Lewis and Clark County agriculture turns into food, jobs and land stewardship.

Sarah Chen2m read
Helena transit faces $200,000 shortfall, possible service cuts
Government

Helena transit faces $200,000 shortfall, possible service cuts

A $200,000 transit gap could hit Helena riders who rely on buses for work, medical visits and groceries, forcing city leaders to weigh cuts or other fixes.

James Thompson2m read
Fort Harrison ceremony marks 163rd battalion's shift to infantry
Community

Fort Harrison ceremony marks 163rd battalion's shift to infantry

Fort Harrison’s 163rd battalion shed its cavalry identity for infantry, a shift that changes the unit’s vehicles, training and deployment posture.

Lisa Park2m read
Seven Helena-area legislative primary races set November ballot
Government

Seven Helena-area legislative primary races set November ballot

Seven Helena-area legislative primaries are now on the November ballot, and Lewis and Clark County turnout topped the statewide rate.

Marcus Williams2m read
EPA to restart East Helena soil cleanup at 44 priority properties
Community

EPA to restart East Helena soil cleanup at 44 priority properties

Cleanup crews are due back in East Helena with 44 priority yards first, a smaller restart than EPA once projected for 2026. Households near the former smelter are still waiting.

Lisa Park2m read