Lawyers give opening statements in Ellsworth trial
HELENA — Attorneys presented opening arguments on Wednesday in Lewis Clark District Court in the trial of former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth,...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Judge narrows focus of lawsuit against state GOP bylaws
A district court judge in Helena has narrowed the scope of a lawsuit seeking to invalidate sections of the Montana Republican Party’s bylaws that require l...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Helena trial of Jason Ellsworth could reach jury by Tuesday
The trial of former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth is moving faster than expected in Helena and the jury could begin deliberations as soon as next...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Montana State Lawmakers call on Bankhead or Bodnar to drop out of Senate race to prevent split ticketing
HELENA, MT- 17 lawmakers in Montana are calling on Seth Bodnar (I) and Alani Bankhead (D) to sit down and figure out a plan to prevent split ticketing.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Jason Ellsworth trial centers on opening arguments, calling on witnesses
HELENA, Mont. — The second day of the trial of former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth focused on opening arguments and calling on witnesses.
Jul 16, 2026Open source
Montana Department of Livestock asks pet owners to be aware of the risk of rabies from wildlife encounters
HELENA, Mont. – With the arrival of summer and increased wildlife activity, the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) is experiencing a high number
Jul 16, 2026Open source
Cocaine, meth seizures rise in Montana as fentanyl seizures decline, AG reports
HELENA — Cocaine and methamphetamine seizures in Montana rose during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, while fentanyl seizur...
Jul 15, 2026Open source
Montana high schoolers explore behavioral health careers at Heads Up Camp in Helena
Students experience working in a first responder scenario on July 14 at Carroll College during a Simulation in Motion-Montana demonstration.
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Helena hosts Central Montana Motocross Series, a place where dirt dreams come true
The buzzing of engines, specks of dirt flying through the air and cheers from a crowd were among the sights and sounds at the Central Montana Motocross Serie...
Jul 13, 2026Open source
Video: Central Montana Motocross Series, a place where dirt dreams come true in Helena
The buzzing of engines, speckles of dirt in the air and cheers from a crowd were some of the sights and sounds at the Central Montana Motocross Series in Hel...
Jul 12, 2026Open source
Man sentenced to 100 years for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl in Helena Valley
A man was sentenced to 100 years in the Montana State Prison on Wednesday for raping a 9-year-old girl in the Helena Valley.
Jul 10, 2026Open source
Molnar barred from workplace at Public Service Commission, federal judge says
Montana Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar will remain temporarily barred from his office in Helena for professional misconduct, a federal judge said.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Beat the heat: What you need to know before triple-digit heat returns to Montana this weekend
BILLINGS, Mont. — With another round of triple-digit temperatures expected across Montana this weekend, many people will be relying on air conditioners and...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Montana: 14-Year-Old Ropes Drowning Man to Save His Life
A 14-year-old "ranch kid" has been making headlines after he roped a drowning man in the Yellowstone River to save his life.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Streamer builds a battery powered PC with over 100 AAs, uses Hannah Montana Linux to benchmark their abomin...
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Jul 20, 2026Open source
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Helena is in Lewis And Clark County, Montana.
Region: Western Montana
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59601, 59602, 59604, 59620, 59623, 59624, 59625, 59626
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Beat the heat: What you need to know before triple-digit heat returns to Montana this weekend
BILLINGS, Mont. — With another round of triple-digit temperatures expected across Montana this weekend, many people will be relying on air conditioners and...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Montana: 14-Year-Old Ropes Drowning Man to Save His Life
A 14-year-old "ranch kid" has been making headlines after he roped a drowning man in the Yellowstone River to save his life.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Streamer builds a battery powered PC with over 100 AAs, uses Hannah Montana Linux to benchmark their abomin...
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Jul 20, 2026Open source
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46.6130660, -112.0212830
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