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Lewis and Clark County, Montana
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About Lewis and Clark, MT

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Approximately 73,000 residents
County Seat
Helena, Montana
Coverage Area
3,498 square miles in west-central Montana

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Contract crews begin targeted tree maintenance after December windstorm at Mount Helena
Government

Contract crews begin targeted tree maintenance after December windstorm at Mount Helena

City of Helena contract crews began clearing windthrown trees in the northwestern corner of Mount Helena City Park after the Dec. 17 windstorm that produced gusts up to 91 mph.

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Former St. Peter’s Nurse Aaron Gams Arraigned on Felony Sexual Assault Charge
Healthcare

Former St. Peter’s Nurse Aaron Gams Arraigned on Felony Sexual Assault Charge

Aaron Gams, a former St. Peter’s Health nurse, was arraigned March 4, 2026 in Helena on a felony charge of sexual assault resulting in bodily injury; a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.

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Helena paraeducator Chris Findley named Special Olympics Montana Coach of the Year
Community

Helena paraeducator Chris Findley named Special Olympics Montana Coach of the Year

Chris Findley, a paraeducator at C.R. Anderson Middle School, has been named Special Olympics Montana Coach of the Year for 2026 after 16 years working with kids with disabilities and coaching the Helena Twisters.

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Helena approves $125,000 for Mount Helena fuel-reduction across 105 acres
Government

Helena approves $125,000 for Mount Helena fuel-reduction across 105 acres

Helena city commissioners unanimously approved a $100,000 DNRC forestry grant with a $25,000 city match, creating $125,000 to reduce fuels across roughly 105 acres on Mount Helena.

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Five Top Winter Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in Lewis and Clark County
Community

Five Top Winter Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in Lewis and Clark County

Winter in Lewis and Clark County rewards effort: from catching fish on quiet waters to groomed cross‑country trails, nine Forest Service cabins and local clubs keep the outdoors active all season.

Sarah Chen4m read
Fort Harrison VA Medical Center Begins Upgrades to Modernize Patient Care
Healthcare

Fort Harrison VA Medical Center Begins Upgrades to Modernize Patient Care

Fort Harrison VA Medical Center has begun a package of campus upgrades at 3687 Veterans Drive to boost patient safety, staff workflows and electronic health record readiness.

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Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns Over 3,000 Acres
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Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns Over 3,000 Acres

Thom Bridge photographed a 120-acre burn on Rodney Ridge in late Sept. 2025; the Helena-Lewis and Clark NF is now monitoring weather for March 2-7 burns targeting over 1,000 acres near Helena.

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Knopik brothers spark Glacier comeback, Asher's late layup beats Helena 39-35
Education

Knopik brothers spark Glacier comeback, Asher's late layup beats Helena 39-35

Asher Knopik’s go-ahead layup with 15 seconds left lifted Glacier to a 39-35 road win in Helena, sealed by Carter Knopik’s steal and seven clutch free throws.

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Little Wolf Creek wildfire reported in Lewis and Clark County; agencies differ
Community

Little Wolf Creek wildfire reported in Lewis and Clark County; agencies differ

Fire-detection systems flagged a small blaze called the Little Wolf Creek fire in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, on Feb. 27, 2026; records differ on discovery time and cause.

Lisa Park2m read
Helena Christian Girls Win Back-to-Back MCAA Titles, Beat Great Falls Homeschool 49-45
Education

Helena Christian Girls Win Back-to-Back MCAA Titles, Beat Great Falls Homeschool 49-45

Helena Christian edged Great Falls Homeschool 49-45 to claim the MCAA girls crown, with the school's Instagram declaring "back to back" state champs after a late pull-away in Great Falls.

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Unusually Warm, Dry Winter Cancels Groomed Ski Trails at Bill Roberts
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Unusually Warm, Dry Winter Cancels Groomed Ski Trails at Bill Roberts

Helena's Bill Roberts Golf Course will not host groomed Nordic trails this winter after only about four skiable days and insufficient 6–8 inch snowpack.

Marcus Williams2m read
Helena Awarded $235,600 in FY2027 State Aeronautics Grants
Government

Helena Awarded $235,600 in FY2027 State Aeronautics Grants

Helena Regional Airport received a $235,600 state grant for FY2027 to fund pavement maintenance on its crosswind runway, with construction slated to start this summer.

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Helena FIRST teams Fusion, Nebula, Protostars heading to Houston, Netherlands, Canada
Education

Helena FIRST teams Fusion, Nebula, Protostars heading to Houston, Netherlands, Canada

Helena teams Fusion, Nebula, Protostars and elementary Team Nano all qualified at state; Nebula earned a spot for the June 17, 2026 European Premiere Event in the Netherlands.

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Helena-Area Candidates File for Montana Legislature Seats by March 4
Government

Helena-Area Candidates File for Montana Legislature Seats by March 4

The candidate filing period closed at 5 p.m. March 4 with 380 people filing for 143 offices; primary is set for June 2 and multiple Helena-area lawmakers filed at the Secretary of State’s office.

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Helena Police Respond to 68 Calls March 1; Multiple Thefts, Drug Arrest
Community

Helena Police Respond to 68 Calls March 1; Multiple Thefts, Drug Arrest

Helena police responded to 68 calls on Sunday, March 1, including four business thefts, a suspicious letter near 8th Avenue, and a search-warrant arrest that produced two drug-related charges.

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Hundreds of Student Archers Compete in NASP State Tournament in Helena
Education

Hundreds of Student Archers Compete in NASP State Tournament in Helena

Charlie Godrich said, "I have learned a lot about keeping your breathing under control" while competing at the NASP state tournament inside the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.

Sarah Chen2m read
Lewis and Clark BOCC to consider airport audit, Heron Creek SIA
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Lewis and Clark BOCC to consider airport audit, Heron Creek SIA

Lewis and Clark County commissioners met March 3 in Commission Chambers (Room 330) and reviewed a multi-page BOCC packet that named an airport-audit concurrence and a Heron Creek SIA extension.

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About 45 Carroll Students, Two Faculty Volunteer Across Helena on Service Saturday
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About 45 Carroll Students, Two Faculty Volunteer Across Helena on Service Saturday

Roughly 45 Carroll College students and two faculty took part in a campus-organized "Service Saturday" on Feb. 14, 2026, volunteering at multiple sites across Helena.

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Helena Removes Homeless Encampment on Cruse Avenue After Complaints
Government

Helena Removes Homeless Encampment on Cruse Avenue After Complaints

city crews removed a tent encampment on Cruse Avenue Thursday morning after complaints that tents were blocking sidewalks, a city spokesperson confirmed to the Independent Record.

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Daines Drops Reelection Bid at Deadline; US Attorney Alme Resigns to Run
Government

Daines Drops Reelection Bid at Deadline; US Attorney Alme Resigns to Run

Daines withdrew minutes before the 5 p.m. filing deadline, clearing the way for U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme to file and win an immediate endorsement from Donald Trump.

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Trump Announces Major Combat Operations Against Iran; Lewis and Clark Officials React
Government

Trump Announces Major Combat Operations Against Iran; Lewis and Clark Officials React

President Trump announced major combat operations in Iran; Sen. Tim Sheehy called the strikes "righteous" and urged Iranians to "rise up."

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Helena Embraces Curling as Last Chance Club Welcomes Beginners, Paralympian
Community

Helena Embraces Curling as Last Chance Club Welcomes Beginners, Paralympian

Last Chance Curling Club ran $20 learn-to-curl sessions at Steed Arena on Feb. 21 and lists Helena Paralympian Katie Verderber among its members.

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Helena community members, school administrators swap roles in Trading Places
Education

Helena community members, school administrators swap roles in Trading Places

Trading Places paired Helena community leaders with Helena Public Schools administrators for role-swaps on March 5, 2026, with morning classroom visits, afternoon venue switches, and a reception.

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Travis Tritt, Daughtry to Headline Helena Last Chance Stampede, Tickets March 6
Community

Travis Tritt, Daughtry to Headline Helena Last Chance Stampede, Tickets March 6

Travis Tritt and Daughtry will play July 21-22 at Cool Alley Arena during the Last Chance Stampede & Fair; tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m. (grandstand $50, pit $80).

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Lewis and Clark County Announces Lincoln Government Day March 6
Government

Lewis and Clark County Announces Lincoln Government Day March 6

Lewis and Clark County announced a Lincoln Government Day meeting at 10:30 a.m. in the Lincoln Library Conference Room, tied to a $50,000 CDBG planning request with a $4,167 matching pledge.

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Helena City and County Calendar: Upcoming Meetings, Hearings, Community Events
Government

Helena City and County Calendar: Upcoming Meetings, Hearings, Community Events

City and county calendars show a packed February slate of advisory boards and commission meetings (Image 1–Image 14); state Full Board meets May 13 at 301 S. Park Ave, 4th floor, open to the public.

Marcus Williams3m read
Carroll College Awards $236,647 to 15 Montana Students via Simperman, Corette Scholarships
Education

Carroll College Awards $236,647 to 15 Montana Students via Simperman, Corette Scholarships

Carroll College awarded $236,647 to 15 Montana students for 2026–2027, an average $14,790, to support studies in medicine, nursing, mathematics, engineering and the sciences.

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Montana State Elks Gift to St. Peter’s in Helena Strengthens Infant Care
Healthcare

Montana State Elks Gift to St. Peter’s in Helena Strengthens Infant Care

Montana State Elks gave $10,000 to St. Peter’s Health Foundation, funding two Medfusion 4000 syringe pumps for neonatal NG feeding in Helena.

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Helena-area wrestlers place at All-Class State Tournament in Billings
Education

Helena-area wrestlers place at All-Class State Tournament in Billings

Taylor Lay won her third individual state title at 120 pounds in Billings on Feb. 26, 2026; Eli Erdahl became East Helena’s first-ever state wrestling champion at 110 pounds.

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