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Herbert King is presented as a Lawton Legend.(COURTESY)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Herbert King is presented as a Lawton Legend for Feb. 28.
He was a football coach, athletic director and social science teacher at Douglass from 1940 to 1966.
King was inducted into Oklahoma High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 1972 and the O... | 2022-03-01T03:01:14Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Legends: Herbert King | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/lawton-legends-herbert-king/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/lawton-legends-herbert-king/ |
Sarae Ticeahkie
Sarae Ticeahkie(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Sarae was born and raised in Lawton, Oklahoma, and graduated from Elgin High School in 2013. A Cameron alumna, she got her Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Media production in 2019. She began her career working as the A&E Editor for Cameron Collegian, and ... | 2022-03-02T01:30:43Z | www.kswo.com | Sarae Ticeahkie | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/sarae-ticeahkie/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/sarae-ticeahkie/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In a special ceremony today, health officials at Southwestern Medical Center gave away the first ever Wound Care Hero Award.
The award was given out to Bobby Gordon, for his commitment to treatment he received at the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric’s. Gordon was treated for multiple bed s... | 2022-03-02T01:30:50Z | www.kswo.com | Southwestern Medical patient receives Hero award | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/southwestern-medical-patient-receives-hero-award/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/southwestern-medical-patient-receives-hero-award/ |
Two people died after a crash in Owatonna, Minn., late Thursday morning.(AP)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A woman is facing charges after police said she ran over a man in a parking lot in Lawton.
Nechelle Wigfall is charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and breaking and entering a dwelling without permiss... | 2022-03-02T01:31:09Z | www.kswo.com | Woman arrested, accused of running over man in Lawton parking lot | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/woman-arrested-accused-running-over-man-lawton-parking-lot/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/01/woman-arrested-accused-running-over-man-lawton-parking-lot/ |
Altus City Council meet to discuss vacant ward 2 seat
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Altus city manager Gary Jones said a big item tonight is the vacant ward two seat in Altus.
It’s a seat previously held by Patricia Blackman, who stepped down due to an illness.
The term expires next April, so now the search is on to find some... | 2022-03-02T01:31:31Z | www.kswo.com | Altus City Council meet to discuss vacant ward 2 seat | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/altus-city-council-meet-discuss-vacant-ward-2-seat/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/altus-city-council-meet-discuss-vacant-ward-2-seat/ |
By Kevin Haggenmiller and Natascha Mercadante
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - During a FISTA Development Trust Authority Board meeting on Tuesday, March 1, officials voted to approve FISTA’s a self-imposed independent audit for the organization.
FISTA is required an audit to be done every year by an independent Certified Public... | 2022-03-02T06:39:51Z | www.kswo.com | FISTA moves forward with independent audit | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/fista-moves-forward-with-independent-audit/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/fista-moves-forward-with-independent-audit/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - A federal trial looking at Oklahoma’s lethal injection process got underway Monday in Oklahoma City.
The lawsuit was filed seven years ago by a group of death row inmates who said the lethal injection protocol causes unconstitutional pain and suffering.
A stay of execution was issued for d... | 2022-03-02T11:15:49Z | www.kswo.com | Trial over lethal injection underway in Oklahoma City | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/trial-over-lethal-injection-underway-oklahoma-city/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/trial-over-lethal-injection-underway-oklahoma-city/ |
U.S. 62, U.S. 281 to close north of Apache for railroad work
(KEYC News Now, File)
CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - U.S. 62 and U.S. 281 will close near Apache starting this Thursday.
The roads will be closed about one mile north of Apache in Caddo County from Thursday, March 3 through Saturday, March 5 in order for railro... | 2022-03-02T11:16:12Z | www.kswo.com | U.S. 62, U.S. 281 to close north of Apache for railroad work | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/us-62-us-281-close-north-apache-railroad-work/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/02/28/us-62-us-281-close-north-apache-railroad-work/ |
Joelle Jolly will take the place of retiring deputy superintendent Karen Bailey.(Courtesy Photo)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Great Plains Technology Center has a new deputy superintendent.
Joelle Jolly was named to the position at a meeting of the district’s board of education.
Jolly will take the place of retiring deputy s... | 2022-03-02T18:37:44Z | www.kswo.com | New deputy superintendent named for Great Plains Technology Center | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/new-deputy-superintendent-named-great-plains-technology-center/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/new-deputy-superintendent-named-great-plains-technology-center/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - A bill aimed at the Pardon and Parole Board’s role in death penalty cases in Oklahoma has passed through a committee.
House Bill 3903 restricts the Pardon and Parole Board from recommending anyone for pardon or parole who was sentenced to death or life without the possibility of parole.
Th... | 2022-03-02T21:38:11Z | www.kswo.com | Bill to reform Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board passes committee | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/bill-reform-oklahoma-pardon-parole-board-passes-committee/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/bill-reform-oklahoma-pardon-parole-board-passes-committee/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - A bill targeting election laws in Oklahoma has passed the House Elections and Ethics Committee.
House Bill 3677 would require the Secretary of State to verify voters’ driver licenses or social security numbers when registering to vote.
The bill, authored by Rep. Sean Roberts of Hominy, als... | 2022-03-02T21:39:00Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma elections bill passes committee | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/oklahoma-elections-bill-passes-committee/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/oklahoma-elections-bill-passes-committee/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Spring graduation is inching closer and closer for students at Cameron University.
A two-day graduation fair kicked off today at the CU Duncan campus this morning.
The fair gave students a one-stop-shop to get everything they need to walk the stage.
Graduation registration, cap & gowns, announcem... | 2022-03-03T00:18:52Z | www.kswo.com | CU Duncan campus held Graduation Fair | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/cu-duncan-campus-held-graduation-fair/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/cu-duncan-campus-held-graduation-fair/ |
Gonzalez was injured after a man fired shots into her home back in January. She died last week at OU Medical Center.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A family is remembering the life of a 24-year-old mother of three who was killed in a Lawton shooting.
The shooting happened in January, but Katie Gonzalez held on to her lif... | 2022-03-03T00:18:58Z | www.kswo.com | Family remembers 24-year-old Lawton woman killed in shooting | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/family-remembers-24-year-old-lawton-woman-killed-shooting/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/family-remembers-24-year-old-lawton-woman-killed-shooting/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Tyson Southern, a professional MMA fighter from in Lawton, gave details about Rage in the Cage 86 which is happening Saturday, March 5.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and fighting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Great Plains Coliseum.
The MMA fight night will feature 3 professional and 12 amateur fights... | 2022-03-03T00:19:32Z | www.kswo.com | Rage in the Cage 86 takes place in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/rage-cage-86-takes-place-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/rage-cage-86-takes-place-lawton/ |
Road to close in Duncan for repair work
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Private repair work will cause a road closure in Duncan later this month.
Beginning Monday, March 14, through Friday, March 18, the 200 block of 23rd Street will be closed for through traffic for a private plumbing repair.
Local access to properties in the ... | 2022-03-03T00:19:38Z | www.kswo.com | Road to close in Duncan for repair work | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/road-close-duncan-repair-work/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/02/road-close-duncan-repair-work/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It all began with 5th and 6th grade students getting the idea to write letters of concern to Mayor Stan Booker.
The pieces of paper were filled line to line, with questions and concerns about how the process of running a city actually works.
”I was very impressed to get so many letters from stude... | 2022-03-03T02:42:50Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Mayor speaks to students about infrastructure | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/03/lawton-mayor-speaks-students-about-infrastructure/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/03/lawton-mayor-speaks-students-about-infrastructure/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton man who lead police on a chase earlier this year, has been charged with several felony accounts.
Court documents have identified the man as Kevin Queen.
In January, investigators said Queen pointed a gun at the owners of a home off southwest J Avenue.
Officials said he demanded the homeo... | 2022-03-03T07:11:57Z | www.kswo.com | Man identified in police shooting in Lawton | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/03/man-identified-police-shooting-lawton/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/03/man-identified-police-shooting-lawton/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - As we’re quickly approaching two years since the pandemic hit southwest Oklahoma, hospitals across the nation are still dealing with the virus daily, and that’s taking a toll, causing a nursing shortage.
Melissa Alvillar, Chief Nursing Officer at CCMH, said they’re holding a job fair on Thursday ... | 2022-03-03T13:01:09Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: CCMH holding job fair Thursday | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/03/medwatch-ccmh-holding-job-fair-thursday/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/03/medwatch-ccmh-holding-job-fair-thursday/ |
A man charged with robbery is taken to the hospital after attempted escape.(KSWO)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A man was hit by a car after he is alleged to have stolen a purse.
The man, who has not been identified, stole from an 86-year-old woman near 60th and Cache and ran away.
According to witnesses, several people then ... | 2022-03-04T01:59:09Z | www.kswo.com | Robbery suspect hit by car after attempt of escape | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/04/robbery-suspect-hit-by-car-after-attempt-escape/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/04/robbery-suspect-hit-by-car-after-attempt-escape/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health is moving more towards an endemic response to COVID-19.
The news came during an update to the state’s response to the virus.
The department is changing their response because of the decline in case numbers across the state and because they have tools... | 2022-03-04T17:15:46Z | www.kswo.com | OSDH moving to endemic response to COVID-19 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/04/osdh-moving-endemic-response-covid-19/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/04/osdh-moving-endemic-response-covid-19/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - In the Oklahoma House, legislation co-authored by Lawton Representative Daniel Pae has passed that would allow for clinical trials of two chemicals with psychedelic effects.
The two chemicals are psilocybin and psilocin, which are commonly found in mushrooms.
Under House Bill 3414, researc... | 2022-03-10T04:20:07Z | www.kswo.com | Bill to study psychedelic effects passes Oklahoma House | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/bill-study-psychedelic-effects-passes-oklahoma-house/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/bill-study-psychedelic-effects-passes-oklahoma-house/ |
Crews rescue man who fell in hole
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Rescue crews pulled a man from a 10-foot hole in Fletcher Monday afternoon.
It happened around 3:30 p.m. near the Georgia-Pacific plant.
Officials believe the man may have suffered a medical problem, which caused him to fall into the hole.
They said the man see... | 2022-03-10T04:20:35Z | www.kswo.com | Crews rescue man who fell in hole | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/crews-rescue-man-who-fell-hole/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/crews-rescue-man-who-fell-hole/ |
Family recovers after significant hail storm in spring 2020
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Monday, March 7, marks the beginning of our 5th Season Severe Weather Special.
When it comes to severe weather, tornadoes dominate the headlines and are typically the most feared, but large hail is also a major threat to people and prope... | 2022-03-10T04:21:02Z | www.kswo.com | Family recovers after significant hail storm in spring 2020 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/family-recovers-after-significant-hail-storm-spring-2020/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/family-recovers-after-significant-hail-storm-spring-2020/ |
Lawton Community Theatre presents “Toy Camp”
Lawton Community Theatre presents a production of "Toy Camp."(City of Lawton)
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Students working with the Lawton Community Theatre will host a performance of their new show, “Toy Camp” later Tuesday night.
The performance will start at 6:30 p.m. and will... | 2022-03-10T04:22:05Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Community Theatre presents “Toy Camp” | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/lawton-community-theatre-presents-toy-camp/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/lawton-community-theatre-presents-toy-camp/ |
Lawton police looking for man who damaged church heating unit
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a person caught on camera causing damage to a heat and air unit at a church.
The crime happened on Feb. 22 at the Christ’s Fellowship Church at 1601 NW 52nd Stree... | 2022-03-10T04:22:19Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton police looking for man who damaged church heating unit | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/lawton-police-looking-man-who-damaged-church-heating-unit/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/lawton-police-looking-man-who-damaged-church-heating-unit/ |
Medwatch: CCMH lab ties with Mayo hospital in review
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County Memorial Hospital’s Lab was recently recognized as a leader in the country for fast and reliable pathology results. Caris is a national reference laboratory that does molecular testing on cancer biopsies from patients. Dr. Robbi... | 2022-03-10T04:22:55Z | www.kswo.com | Medwatch: CCMH lab ties with Mayo hospital in review | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/medwatch-ccmh-lab-ties-with-mayo-hospital-review/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/medwatch-ccmh-lab-ties-with-mayo-hospital-review/ |
Federal jury convicts Lawrence Loftis of Stephens County of child sexual abuse.(Stephens County Sheriff's Office)
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - A Stephens County man convicted of child sexual abuse has been sentenced to life in federal prison.
Lawrence Loftis, Jr. was convicted in August 2021 by a federal jury of abu... | 2022-03-10T04:24:17Z | www.kswo.com | Stephens County man sentenced to life in federal prison | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/stephens-county-man-sentenced-life-federal-prison/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/08/stephens-county-man-sentenced-life-federal-prison/ |
Grandfield citizens concerned about compensation pay
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Former City Manager Randy Clark says multiple city employees have come to him after he left his position, with concerns on whether or not they are going to get paid for paid time off or overtime.
“This is a situation here, where these emplo... | 2022-03-11T00:38:13Z | www.kswo.com | Grandfield citizens concerned about compensation pay | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/grandfield-citizens-concerned-about-compensation-pay/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/grandfield-citizens-concerned-about-compensation-pay/ |
Oklahoma attorney claims special election is unconstitutional
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - An Oklahoma attorney is asking the state Supreme Court to stop the special election for Oklahoma’s soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat.
Stephen Jones of Enid argues the U.S. Constitution does not allow a special election to fill Se... | 2022-03-11T00:39:26Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma attorney claims special election is unconstitutional | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/oklahoma-attorney-claims-special-election-is-unconstitutional/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/oklahoma-attorney-claims-special-election-is-unconstitutional/ |
One injured in Jackson County crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - One person was injured in a crash in Jackson County Tuesday.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes of U.S. 62 at County Road 201.
OHP said the crash happened when a semi, which was heading w... | 2022-03-11T00:39:37Z | www.kswo.com | One injured in Jackson County crash | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/one-injured-jackson-county-crash/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/one-injured-jackson-county-crash/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Police Department is investigating after someone was found dead in the middle of the road on Tuesday night.
Police were called to the 500 block of northwest Bell avenue just before 10:30 p.m. on a person possibly dead in the area. When they got there, they found someone lying on the ro... | 2022-03-11T00:39:57Z | www.kswo.com | Person found dead on Lawton road | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/person-found-dead-lawton-road/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/person-found-dead-lawton-road/ |
Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry begins culinary classes
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton ministry will begin hosting cooking classes.
Adriene Davis, the founder of Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry, talked about upcoming cooking classes.
The first class will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13.
Polly’s Thai food wi... | 2022-03-11T17:08:05Z | www.kswo.com | Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry begins culinary classes | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/hungry-hearts-feeding-ministry-begins-culinary-classes/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/hungry-hearts-feeding-ministry-begins-culinary-classes/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Officials with Lawton Public Schools have announced students with MacArthur High School will attend class virtually Thursday, March 10.
The school’s principal said it’s due to the number of staff and students expected to be gone in support of the Lady Highlanders basketball team.
The team will be... | 2022-03-11T17:08:36Z | www.kswo.com | MacArthur High School students to learn virtually | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/macarthur-high-school-students-learn-virtually/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/macarthur-high-school-students-learn-virtually/ |
Military Officers Association of America raises money for non-profits
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) gave out donations do several area non-profits.
The donations were made during their annual luncheon and went to the Lawton-Fort Sill Military Welcome Cen... | 2022-03-11T17:08:49Z | www.kswo.com | Military Officers Association of America raises money for non-profits | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/military-officers-association-america-raises-money-non-profits/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/military-officers-association-america-raises-money-non-profits/ |
Three rescued from car crash into pond in Stephens County
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Three people were taken to a hospital after a crash in Stephens County Wednesday morning.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on N. 3030 Road north of E. 1700 Road, just west of Pernell.
O... | 2022-03-11T17:09:35Z | www.kswo.com | Three rescued from car crash into pond in Stephens County | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/three-rescued-car-crash-into-pond-stephens-county/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/09/three-rescued-car-crash-into-pond-stephens-county/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Superintendent Howard Hampton said that he, among the students, staff and parents are excited for the next big step for Bishop Public School.
On Feb. 8th of this year, parents in the school district voted on the middle school bond.
Superintendent Hampton said the 8,000,000 dollar bond passing is ... | 2022-03-11T17:10:27Z | www.kswo.com | Bishop Public Schools begins expansion | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/bishop-public-schools-begins-expansion/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/bishop-public-schools-begins-expansion/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - Former Oklahoma House Speaker and Lawton native T.W. Shannon is expected to announce his bid for the U.S. Senate.
In a Facebook post, Shannon announced he would be making a statement concerning the Senate on Thursday, March 10.
Though he did not specify what that will be, reports from acro... | 2022-03-11T17:11:16Z | www.kswo.com | T.W. Shannon expected to announce U.S. Senate bid | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/tw-shannon-is-expected-announce-us-senate-bid/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/tw-shannon-is-expected-announce-us-senate-bid/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has adopted a new parks, sports and recreation, trails, and open space master plan.
It consists of 10 sections including Community Vision, Recommendations and Sports and Recreation.
According to Director of Parks and Recreation Christine James, the department is applying for gr... | 2022-03-11T19:00:50Z | www.kswo.com | City of Lawton finalizes Parks Master Plan | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/city-lawton-finalizes-parks-master-plan/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/city-lawton-finalizes-parks-master-plan/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton’s new Youth Sports Authority has been hard at work, electing organizational officers and establishing subcommittees.
So far, the Youth Sports Authority has established two subcommittees, programs and facilities. Now, the search is on for an operator who can bring more focus to youth sports... | 2022-03-11T19:02:02Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Youth Sports Authority elects organizational officers, establishes subcommittees | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/lawton-youth-sports-authority-elects-organizational-officers-establishes-subcommittees/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/lawton-youth-sports-authority-elects-organizational-officers-establishes-subcommittees/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - An abortion bill in Oklahoma that mimics one in Texas has passed through the Oklahoma Senate.
The bill would ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected. The enforcement of the bill would exclusively fall on the shoulders of private citizens.
Civil lawsuits could then be filed against abor... | 2022-03-11T19:03:18Z | www.kswo.com | Texas-style abortion ban passes Oklahoma Senate | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/texas-style-abortion-ban-passes-oklahoma-senate/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/texas-style-abortion-ban-passes-oklahoma-senate/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - At the Oklahoma Capitol, legislation has passed in the House that would create an annual $5 million fund to help maintain small town roads used by the oil and gas industry.
House Bill 3037 was authored by Rep. Brad Boles of Marlow.
It would take revenue from the existing Red-Dyed Diesel sa... | 2022-03-12T06:32:33Z | www.kswo.com | Bill to repair roads used by oil and gas industry passes OK House | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/bill-repair-roads-used-by-oil-gas-industry-passes-ok-house/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/bill-repair-roads-used-by-oil-gas-industry-passes-ok-house/ |
The score is something hunters use for bragging rights, but it also offers wildlife biologists great insight into the health of the deer population.
By Makenzie Burk
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) -The score of a deer can be found by using a very detailed measuring system, which takes into account the lengths of the main ... | 2022-03-12T06:34:01Z | www.kswo.com | MAKENZIE’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Scoring deer at Rack Madness | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/makenzies-outdoor-adventures-scoring-deer-rack-madness/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/makenzies-outdoor-adventures-scoring-deer-rack-madness/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Former Oklahoma Speaker of the House and Lawton native T.W. Shannon has thrown his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate seat that’s soon to be vacated by Sen. Jim Inhofe.
Inhofe announced late last month that he would be stepping down from his seat later this year.
Shannon announced in a speech ... | 2022-03-12T06:35:00Z | www.kswo.com | T.W. Shannon announces bid for U.S. Senate | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/tw-shannon-announces-bid-us-senate/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/10/tw-shannon-announces-bid-us-senate/ |
Dr. Kamran Massoumi is accused of spiking a woman's drink at a hotel bar.(Oklahoma County Detention Center)
By Tyler Boydston and Jarred Burk
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - An Ophthalmologist who operates throughout western Oklahoma has been arrested, accused of drugging a woman’s drink at a bar in the early morning hou... | 2022-03-12T18:59:12Z | www.kswo.com | Area eye doctor arrested, accused of spiking drink | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/area-eye-doctor-arrested-accused-spiking-drink/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/area-eye-doctor-arrested-accused-spiking-drink/ |
Art of Beer celebrates artists with autism
The "Art of Beer" features original art by several groups of duet artists.(Kochendorfer Brewing Company)
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A Duncan brewery is teaming up with an autism non-profit organization to release a series of unique beer cans, featuring Artwork by a pair of Autisti... | 2022-03-12T18:59:18Z | www.kswo.com | Art of Beer celebrates artists with autism | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/art-beer-celebrates-artists-with-autism/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/art-beer-celebrates-artists-with-autism/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - This week, we don’t have Furry Friend Friday because Lawton Animal Welfare has cleared the shelter.
With the help of animal rescues in the area, all available animals were adopted.
Interim Superintendent Roy Rodrick said they’re grateful to the Southwest Oklahoma Animal Network.
“They’re stepping... | 2022-03-12T19:00:22Z | www.kswo.com | Lawton Animal Welfare clears the shelter | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/lawton-animal-welfare-clears-shelter/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/lawton-animal-welfare-clears-shelter/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Over a dozen Lawton and Fort Sill elementary schools sent their best and brightest to Central Middle School Friday to duke it out and fight to be crowned champion in this year’s Battle of the Books.
Teams composed of three students from each of the 13 schools had to read, and re-read anywhere fro... | 2022-03-12T19:01:31Z | www.kswo.com | Winners crowned at Lawton Public Schools’ Battle of the Books | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/winners-crowned-lawton-public-schools-battle-books/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/11/winners-crowned-lawton-public-schools-battle-books/ |
NORMAN, Okla. (KSWO) - In the late 1930s, an international agreement was set that twice a day, every day, more than 800 weather balloons are launched into the air by meteorologists worldwide.
But the significance of a weather balloon and its purpose to serve is to help understand the atmosphere.
But what is the signifi... | 2022-03-12T19:02:12Z | www.kswo.com | Importance of weather balloons for severe weather forecast | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/12/importance-weather-balloons-severe-weather-forecast/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/12/importance-weather-balloons-severe-weather-forecast/ |
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A Lawton legislator is hoping to roll back some control that insurance companies have on the dental industry in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma dentists say the dental insurance business has become a giant that’s not protecting patients. They hope House Bill 3023 will put the power back in patients’ hands.
Re... | 2022-03-12T19:02:40Z | www.kswo.com | Oklahoma dentists oppose insurance company control with HB 3023 | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/12/oklahoma-dentists-oppose-insurance-company-control-with-hb-3023/ | https://www.kswo.com/2022/03/12/oklahoma-dentists-oppose-insurance-company-control-with-hb-3023/ |
My deepest appreciation to the amazing pilots and the entire fire crew who saved my home at Canyon Ferry. We have lived there 365 days of the year for 23 years, it is not just a cabin for the summer or weekend. Our home holds all of our precious memories, photographs, art and the good stuff that surrounds our life. Whe... | 2022-08-10T16:40:01Z | helenair.com | Appreciation for fire crew | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/appreciation-for-fire-crew/article_e8e36f9a-7722-533e-84b8-bc7109627a52.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/appreciation-for-fire-crew/article_e8e36f9a-7722-533e-84b8-bc7109627a52.html |
Bozeman is about to host a monumental, quintessential event: The Elk Symposium. This free event is going to have a panel of experts — from hunters to biologists, game commissioners to politicians. The Montana Citizens Elk Management Coalition has been working on putting this event together to aid in Montana’s elk issue... | 2022-08-10T16:40:07Z | helenair.com | Elk Symposium Saturday in Bozeman | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/elk-symposium-saturday-in-bozeman/article_3dee0ad7-bd7e-52a1-95e1-03d706e99c03.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/elk-symposium-saturday-in-bozeman/article_3dee0ad7-bd7e-52a1-95e1-03d706e99c03.html |
Last Chance Public Radio Block Party to raise money for recording studio at Holter
Jules Schoebel, LCPR vice-president and the Holter Museum’s events/ volunteer coordinator, works on the new audio studio in the Holter Museum of Art last week.
Urban legend has it – that two lovers of Public Radio hiked a portable transm... | 2022-08-11T14:46:49Z | helenair.com | Last Chance Public Radio Block Party to raise money for recording studio at Holter | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/last-chance-public-radio-block-party-to-raise-money-for-recording-studio-at-holter/article_0bd7de3b-4b0c-5c73-aefd-30aa830240fb.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/last-chance-public-radio-block-party-to-raise-money-for-recording-studio-at-holter/article_0bd7de3b-4b0c-5c73-aefd-30aa830240fb.html |
Grade: A and A
In hopes of helping heal a polarized world, ever so slightly, this teacher is assigning homework.
Your three choices are Ron Howard’s “Thirteen Lives” streaming on Amazon, the Vasarhelyi/Chin’s documentary “The Rescue” on Disney Plus or Shannon Gormley’s online article “Heroes of the Thai Rescue.”
Better... | 2022-08-11T14:46:56Z | helenair.com | The days when the world stood and cheered as one | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/the-days-when-the-world-stood-and-cheered-as-one/article_1de7dc5d-2886-5c8b-af49-f842c0c77cf1.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/the-days-when-the-world-stood-and-cheered-as-one/article_1de7dc5d-2886-5c8b-af49-f842c0c77cf1.html |
In 2001, American Prairie made an appearance in Montana with the goal to stitch together private and public lands in Eastern Montana to create a large grassland reserve. By buying ranches from willing sellers, the group – once known as the Prairie Foundation, American Prairie Foundation, and American Prairie Reserve – ... | 2022-08-11T14:47:02Z | helenair.com | Buffalo commons: American Prairie gets greenlighted for BLM grazing | Science | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/science/buffalo-commons-american-prairie-gets-greenlighted-for-blm-grazing/article_600c97b3-b360-55f9-8868-689e8391c7ea.html | https://helenair.com/news/science/buffalo-commons-american-prairie-gets-greenlighted-for-blm-grazing/article_600c97b3-b360-55f9-8868-689e8391c7ea.html |
The city of East Helena, the school district and Lewis and Clark County are working on a project to add a center turn lane on Valley Drive.
Phil Drake, Independent Record
The county and school and city officials from East Helena are preparing to widen Valley Drive, a roadway made busier by the presence of two new schoo... | 2022-08-12T22:22:41Z | helenair.com | County, city of East Helena and schools teaming up to widen Valley Drive | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/county-city-of-east-helena-and-schools-teaming-up-to-widen-valley-drive/article_3cfe4f79-292a-5e6a-a72d-77a5ddc67004.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/county-city-of-east-helena-and-schools-teaming-up-to-widen-valley-drive/article_3cfe4f79-292a-5e6a-a72d-77a5ddc67004.html |
ExplorationWorks opens new observation beehive
Bees buzz around a hive with plexiglass walls inside the new bee exhibit at ExplorationWorks on Thursday.
Something new is buzzing with activity at ExplorationWorks – literally, buzzing.
It’s a new observation bee hive, installed on Aug. 3.
“I am so surprised at how well t... | 2022-08-12T22:22:48Z | helenair.com | ExplorationWorks opens new observation beehive | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/explorationworks-opens-new-observation-beehive/article_2b5e7a7c-ab9b-582a-b53a-cedcecc3214e.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/explorationworks-opens-new-observation-beehive/article_2b5e7a7c-ab9b-582a-b53a-cedcecc3214e.html |
Harmful Algal Bloom discovered at Hauser Lake.
Sampling performed by Lewis and Clark Public Health (LCPH) on Aug. 10, indicated the presence of blue-green algae species producing microcystin toxin.
The state of Montana and the Environmental Protection Agency recreational water recommendations use 4 parts per billion (p... | 2022-08-12T22:22:54Z | helenair.com | Harmful algal bloom found near day use area at Hauser Lake | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/harmful-algal-bloom-found-near-day-use-area-at-hauser-lake/article_b2c4dd1a-a050-5058-a244-122ab59db447.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/harmful-algal-bloom-found-near-day-use-area-at-hauser-lake/article_b2c4dd1a-a050-5058-a244-122ab59db447.html |
The Montana State Capitol in Helena.
The required minimum of 10 legislators, all Republicans, signed a letter this week requesting the Secretary of State poll their colleagues to see if they’d support calling a special legislative session to issue tax rebates and pay down state debt.
The request has divided the GOP, wh... | 2022-08-12T22:23:19Z | helenair.com | 10 legislators back poll on calling special session to deal with surplus | 406 Politics | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/10-legislators-back-poll-on-calling-special-session-to-deal-with-surplus/article_6cec2cc6-ddbc-564b-8bbf-f8914903c6da.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/10-legislators-back-poll-on-calling-special-session-to-deal-with-surplus/article_6cec2cc6-ddbc-564b-8bbf-f8914903c6da.html |
The Montana Supreme Court has reversed Montana Attorney General Austin Knudson's decision, saying river protection initiative can go out for signatures.
The Montana Supreme Court on Friday upheld a district court ruling that struck down an attempt by Republicans in the Legislature to change the way the high court’s jus... | 2022-08-13T01:47:16Z | helenair.com | Supreme Court rejects GOP proposal to elect regional justices | 406 Politics | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/supreme-court-rejects-gop-proposal-to-elect-regional-justices/article_ad64b193-4fa0-5a83-9004-499ef058df3c.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/supreme-court-rejects-gop-proposal-to-elect-regional-justices/article_ad64b193-4fa0-5a83-9004-499ef058df3c.html |
'Montana is a dog state'
Montana Radio Co. hosted Bark in the Park at Helena's Centennial Park Saturday. Hundreds of Helena residents brought their dogs to the event held for the first time since 2019.
Hundreds of area dogs brought their owners out to Centennial Park on Saturday for the Montana Radio Co.'s Bark in the ... | 2022-08-14T02:09:40Z | helenair.com | Helena dogs gather for Bark in the Park | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-dogs-gather-for-bark-in-the-park/article_4a90ce43-afd3-56a2-95fe-935b52538e32.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-dogs-gather-for-bark-in-the-park/article_4a90ce43-afd3-56a2-95fe-935b52538e32.html |
Inflation sinks on lower fuel and clothing costs
Both the monthly consumer and producer (PPI) inflation gauges rose less than expected this week.
The consumer (CPI) index rose only 8.5%, compared to a 9.1% rise in June. The rise in energy components declined along with clothing, foods, and new vehicles.
Monthly, retail... | 2022-08-14T13:28:41Z | helenair.com | Futures File | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/futures-file/article_914c2cd3-043c-5c71-9d90-01a0b224c681.html | https://helenair.com/futures-file/article_914c2cd3-043c-5c71-9d90-01a0b224c681.html |
McKinley Winkle of the Helena-Area Chamber of Commerce speaks to attendees at the Aug. 9 Helena WINS event.
Helena WINS jobs event brings in 80
Nearly 80 people attended the Aug. 9 Helena WINS event that aims to pair employers with senior citizens who want to return to the workforce, if only for a few hours a week.
And... | 2022-08-14T13:32:56Z | helenair.com | BUSINESS BRIEFCASE | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/business/business-briefcase/article_34b2c8c9-5f43-5ecf-9766-d0e8b331fcf0.html | https://helenair.com/business/business-briefcase/article_34b2c8c9-5f43-5ecf-9766-d0e8b331fcf0.html |
Recently Mary Ann Dunwell, who is my State Representative, came to my door. She said she is campaigning for Senate District 42, and would like to talk about my concerns with the State Government.
I had never experienced a candidate at my door asking for my opinion on anything. We ended up talking for ten minutes. What ... | 2022-08-14T17:15:08Z | helenair.com | Mary Ann Dunwell is sensible, knowledgeable, caring | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-sensible-knowledgeable-caring/article_b3d8822a-7508-5044-809e-bac0abe1fe89.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-sensible-knowledgeable-caring/article_b3d8822a-7508-5044-809e-bac0abe1fe89.html |
The Sugar Loaf Fire is burning in steep rocky terrain and is estimated to be 4 acres.
Officials estimated a new wildfire burning in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest about 15 miles west of Augusta had burned about four acres as of Sunday.
The Sugar Loaf Fire was reported Saturday evening and is burning in stee... | 2022-08-15T04:42:36Z | helenair.com | New wildfire west of Augusta estimated at 4 acres | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/new-wildfire-west-of-augusta-estimated-at-4-acres/article_cb5014dd-c8d4-562c-992d-19cfd6919e63.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/new-wildfire-west-of-augusta-estimated-at-4-acres/article_cb5014dd-c8d4-562c-992d-19cfd6919e63.html |
Judge Michael Moses presides over a trial on voting access in a Billings courtroom on Monday.
LARRY MAYER. Billings Gazette
On Monday, a trial to decide the constitutionality of several election laws that Montana Republicans enacted last year began with a pair of expert witnesses for the plaintiffs arguing the new poli... | 2022-08-16T03:38:22Z | helenair.com | Trial begins in challenge to 2021 GOP election laws | 406 Politics | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/trial-begins-in-challenge-to-2021-gop-election-laws/article_48f75818-3646-5659-afea-d35d286cb78c.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/trial-begins-in-challenge-to-2021-gop-election-laws/article_48f75818-3646-5659-afea-d35d286cb78c.html |
I wonder if there is a reason Sen. Tester has not been honest about the toxic burn bill. But none of the Democratic senators were honest. Yes the bill is set to help veterans. That is not what was in question. What was in question is the part about $400 billion mandatory spending over 10 years. This part of the bill is... | 2022-08-16T16:07:12Z | helenair.com | Tester is no longer for Montanans | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/tester-is-no-longer-for-montanans/article_bd5120dd-ef78-5086-9e20-d610c00a8294.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/tester-is-no-longer-for-montanans/article_bd5120dd-ef78-5086-9e20-d610c00a8294.html |
Crews are now completing mop-up work on the Sugar Loaf fire west of Augusta.
The lightning-caused Sugar Loaf fire has been burning in steep and rocky terrain in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
A Type 2 initial attack crew, Hotshot crew, two Type 1 helicopters, a Type 3 helicopter and air attack were called ... | 2022-08-16T21:46:42Z | helenair.com | Wildfire west of Augusta 90% contained | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/wildfire-west-of-augusta-90-contained/article_cda9cabe-61b3-5b99-9b3b-27d0dbb9d8d1.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/wildfire-west-of-augusta-90-contained/article_cda9cabe-61b3-5b99-9b3b-27d0dbb9d8d1.html |
Marc Morgan Newell
A 61-year-old Helena man is being charged with one felony count of deceptive practices after allegedly breaking into a vehicle, stealing credit cards from the vehicle, and using the stolen cards at businesses around Helena.
On May 7, 2022, a Helena Police Department sergeant investigated a report of ... | 2022-08-17T00:14:43Z | helenair.com | Helena man accused of using stolen credit cards at Helena businesses | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/helena-man-accused-of-using-stolen-credit-cards-at-helena-businesses/article_5bd7ee48-18f1-5950-be24-a60b9f45750c.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-accused-of-using-stolen-credit-cards-at-helena-businesses/article_5bd7ee48-18f1-5950-be24-a60b9f45750c.html |
Lincoln woman charged with 4th DUI
Kelly Jo Kuntz
A 47-year-old Lincoln woman has been charged with her fourth DUI, a felony, after her vehicle was reportedly swerving and showing inconsistency in speed.
On Aug. 12, law enforcement received a call about a vehicle that did not maintain speed, was swerving into oncoming ... | 2022-08-17T00:15:14Z | helenair.com | Lincoln woman charged with 4th DUI | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/lincoln-woman-charged-with-4th-dui/article_2af93d42-0ba0-5b1e-9f69-d79e656c72ff.html | https://helenair.com/lincoln-woman-charged-with-4th-dui/article_2af93d42-0ba0-5b1e-9f69-d79e656c72ff.html |
The Capital boys golf team took home some hardware at the 2021 Class AA state tournament and after a solid start to the 2022 season, they have announced themselves as contenders once again.
During the conclusion of the two-day meet in Great Falls, the Bruins came within two shots of winning the team title after finishi... | 2022-08-17T02:29:40Z | helenair.com | Capital boys take 2nd, Joe McGreevey takes third at season-opening Great Falls Invite | Prep Golf | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/golf/capital-boys-take-2nd-joe-mcgreevey-takes-third-at-season-opening-great-falls-invite/article_b1adadbe-56a7-5b7d-ba05-4fd20adf9c14.html | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/golf/capital-boys-take-2nd-joe-mcgreevey-takes-third-at-season-opening-great-falls-invite/article_b1adadbe-56a7-5b7d-ba05-4fd20adf9c14.html |
While we love the summers here in Montana, the soaring temperatures create unique challenges to staying healthy. Let’s look at a few concerns the end of summer can bring.
The end of summer marks the perfect time to think about preventing mosquito bites and West Nile Virus (WNV). Most Montana cases of WNV occur in late ... | 2022-08-17T13:48:50Z | helenair.com | Public Health: Keep your family safe and healthy this summer | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/public-health-keep-your-family-safe-and-healthy-this-summer/article_311d6fde-bbdc-58d1-9d5d-7b2ed0b3af46.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/public-health-keep-your-family-safe-and-healthy-this-summer/article_311d6fde-bbdc-58d1-9d5d-7b2ed0b3af46.html |
A Royal Passion: Helenan’s photos of the royals in London exhibit
Marga Lincoln for Independent Record
Kelsey Poore Gauthier got to the annual Trooping of the Colours early – the morning of June 8, 2019.
At 7:45, she was standing in the cool morning drizzle pressed against the fence barricade along the Mall outside Buc... | 2022-08-18T13:18:59Z | helenair.com | A Royal Passion: Helenan’s photos of the royals in London exhibit | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/a-royal-passion-helenan-s-photos-of-the-royals-in-london-exhibit/article_c57ac299-b8fb-547a-ace0-c63ed7acd223.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/a-royal-passion-helenan-s-photos-of-the-royals-in-london-exhibit/article_c57ac299-b8fb-547a-ace0-c63ed7acd223.html |
Grade: C+ for both
I tend to agree with Diana Taylor of NYU who observed that “nothing seems more impossible than smiling about violence.”
But, on occasion, the satire hits home as in “Dr. Strangelove” or “Life of Brian.” The latter ends at the crucifixion with Jesus leading the ironic chorus of “Always Look on the Bri... | 2022-08-18T13:19:11Z | helenair.com | Two dark comedies that hope we’ll be amused by the violence | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/two-dark-comedies-that-hope-we-ll-be-amused-by-the-violence/article_80357d29-6104-502d-8fff-c2ed3fbfd788.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/two-dark-comedies-that-hope-we-ll-be-amused-by-the-violence/article_80357d29-6104-502d-8fff-c2ed3fbfd788.html |
Carolyn Nistler demonstrates with a digital microscope how to identify and count growth rings in a tooth at Matson's Laboratory in Manhattan recently.
When we talk about wildlife data, age is one of the first things biologists look to for understanding the health of animal populations and how management actions may imp... | 2022-08-18T15:25:15Z | helenair.com | Dental data: What teeth can tell us about how Montana mammals age | Science | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/science/dental-data-what-teeth-can-tell-us-about-how-montana-mammals-age/article_6fb3db89-0521-5704-a71b-5d7638e83903.html | https://helenair.com/news/science/dental-data-what-teeth-can-tell-us-about-how-montana-mammals-age/article_6fb3db89-0521-5704-a71b-5d7638e83903.html |
The Montana POW/MIA Awareness Association is proud to host the ninth annual Montana Ride to Remember. This is a patriotic motorcycle ride (vehicles allowed at the back of the pack) dedicated to the memory of the more than 82,000 POW/MIA personnel from across the nation, with a special focus on the 53 missing from Monta... | 2022-08-18T15:25:16Z | helenair.com | Ninth annual Montana Ride to Remember Saturday | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/ninth-annual-montana-ride-to-remember-saturday/article_38a0bf88-63ca-58e2-97b0-8b780e2a1680.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/ninth-annual-montana-ride-to-remember-saturday/article_38a0bf88-63ca-58e2-97b0-8b780e2a1680.html |
The current PSC commissioners are busy all right, but they’re not looking out for our interests. One of them is off running for a statewide office. Two others are chasing down conspiracies that don’t exist. No one is sure what the other two are doing.
Fortunately, one of them is done this year.
John Repke is running fo... | 2022-08-18T15:25:20Z | helenair.com | Support Repke for PSC | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/support-repke-for-psc/article_d21cea73-4fdb-515a-b6b1-906bec367369.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/support-repke-for-psc/article_d21cea73-4fdb-515a-b6b1-906bec367369.html |
"The PACT Act as written includes a budget gimmick that would allow $400 billion of current law spending to be moved from the discretionary to the mandatory spending category. This provision is completely unnecessary to achieve the PACT Act’s stated goal of expanding health care and other benefits for veterans," Toomey... | 2022-08-18T15:25:20Z | helenair.com | Tester has always fought for veterans | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/tester-has-always-fought-for-veterans/article_f6fd15a6-5414-56ba-ac9f-d28a56ef909e.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/tester-has-always-fought-for-veterans/article_f6fd15a6-5414-56ba-ac9f-d28a56ef909e.html |
Invest in new habitat and public access
A young bird hunter takes aim at a pheasant in the this file photo.
Public participation in hunting has been decreasing for many decades. The North American model of conservation has been extremely successful for the recovery of many species. It depends on sportsman-based funding... | 2022-08-18T17:22:59Z | helenair.com | Invest in new habitat and public access | Columnists | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/invest-in-new-habitat-and-public-access/article_25d950e9-e9dd-517c-b6c2-a43a56a1c298.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/invest-in-new-habitat-and-public-access/article_25d950e9-e9dd-517c-b6c2-a43a56a1c298.html |
Michael Gene McCollom
A 63-year-old Helena man has been charged with a felony count (third or subsequent offense) of partner or family member assault (PFMA) after an altercation in a vehicle.
On Monday at around 10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Rodney Street for a complaint of a domestic disturb... | 2022-08-19T00:29:45Z | helenair.com | Helena man charged with domestic assault | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-domestic-assault/article_b296a17d-68a5-51fc-9903-822f66106d7c.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-domestic-assault/article_b296a17d-68a5-51fc-9903-822f66106d7c.html |
Brett Steven Draper
On June 21, Brett Steven Draper was in a vehicle in Helena. He left the area and a bag was located on the floorboard near where he was seated, said officials.
The bag was searched with a warrant. Inside, officers located 18 syringes, 39 baggies (some with what appeared to have methamphetamine residu... | 2022-08-20T01:39:39Z | helenair.com | Helena man charged with drug crime | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-drug-crime/article_e6d4a309-9f79-585b-9d5a-3fb11733677d.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-drug-crime/article_e6d4a309-9f79-585b-9d5a-3fb11733677d.html |
At an event outside the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge on Friday, Local 4700 President Cathy Clark, along with other prison employees and supporters, raised concerns about the treatment of workers by management.
Meagan Thompson, Montana Standard
A dozen or so members and supporters of the Montana State Prison’s uni... | 2022-08-20T01:39:42Z | helenair.com | Prison union members call for better treatment in Deer Lodge | Crime & Courts | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/prison-union-members-call-for-better-treatment-in-deer-lodge/article_2eb34e98-ad5e-5cea-bd56-89103c4a99d2.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/prison-union-members-call-for-better-treatment-in-deer-lodge/article_2eb34e98-ad5e-5cea-bd56-89103c4a99d2.html |
Customers drink beer outside Blackfoot River Brewing Co. on the downtown brewery's new parklet patio.
Downtown Helena visitors looking to wet their whistles while enjoying the late summer sunshine will do well to visit the latest addition to Blackfoot River Brewing.
The local brewery partnered with the city of Helena's... | 2022-08-20T18:44:21Z | helenair.com | Helena's first parklet converts downtown parking to patio seating | Business | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/business/helenas-first-parklet-converts-downtown-parking-to-patio-seating/article_83a67ca7-1e59-5b61-90bb-03dc59693adc.html | https://helenair.com/business/helenas-first-parklet-converts-downtown-parking-to-patio-seating/article_83a67ca7-1e59-5b61-90bb-03dc59693adc.html |
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission hears testimony in the State Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has been accused by a wolf advocacy group of conducting an illegal meeting via email before the body considered controversial regulations on elk shoulder seasons and hunting... | 2022-08-21T13:16:15Z | helenair.com | Lawsuit accuses Montana wildlife commission of illegal meeting | 406 Politics | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/lawsuit-accuses-montana-wildlife-commission-of-illegal-meeting/article_182cac32-49f3-52a6-a48d-c75aa30033ab.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/lawsuit-accuses-montana-wildlife-commission-of-illegal-meeting/article_182cac32-49f3-52a6-a48d-c75aa30033ab.html |
The Helena Fire Department is asking the public for information about two recent suspicious fires that occurred Sunday on the south side of Mount Helena near the Dump Gulch Trailhead.
A wildland fire was reported at 8:48 p.m. The Helena Fire Department extinguished two separate fire starts that officials said are suspi... | 2022-08-22T18:44:09Z | helenair.com | Public help sought on Helena fires deemed suspicious | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/public-help-sought-on-helena-fires-deemed-suspicious/article_e3073564-07ed-5dda-8979-4860d76fc527.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/public-help-sought-on-helena-fires-deemed-suspicious/article_e3073564-07ed-5dda-8979-4860d76fc527.html |
A missing endangered person advisory has been issued for a 23-year-old man whose vehicle was found on MacDonald Pass outside Helena.
The Helena Police Department requested the advisory for Tristen Black, a 5-foot-11, 245-pound white man with brown hair and brown eyes.
According to the advisory from the Montana Departme... | 2022-08-22T22:17:12Z | helenair.com | Police seeking information on man missing from Helena | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/police-seeking-information-on-man-missing-from-helena/article_085a2e5b-0d22-5bc9-a12a-abc1e84c0250.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/police-seeking-information-on-man-missing-from-helena/article_085a2e5b-0d22-5bc9-a12a-abc1e84c0250.html |
After smaller companies seeking federal money for broadband expansion across Montana were critical of an initial application ranking report that indicated nearly half of the first round of awards could go to the largest telecommunications provider in the state, the applications and how they were rated will get another ... | 2022-08-23T00:01:21Z | helenair.com | State will review ranking for broadband projects | 406 Politics | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-will-review-ranking-for-broadband-projects/article_b5c73739-6a42-52b9-9378-87e240f008e4.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-will-review-ranking-for-broadband-projects/article_b5c73739-6a42-52b9-9378-87e240f008e4.html |
Williams, Haaland, highlight Montana projects
USFWS Director Martha Williams spoke about federal efforts regarding partnerships with local and state agencies to reconnect the Warm Springs creek with the Clark Fork River in order to boost native trout migration and spawning.
ANACONDA — Multiple projects connecting nativ... | 2022-08-23T00:01:27Z | helenair.com | Williams, Haaland, highlight Montana projects | 406 Politics | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/williams-haaland-highlight-montana-projects/article_78e98d78-ff7d-50ec-9cdb-b9f6396f79f7.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/williams-haaland-highlight-montana-projects/article_78e98d78-ff7d-50ec-9cdb-b9f6396f79f7.html |
Dutch Teders was Capital's No. 1 golfer on Monday at the Missoula Invitational and he certainly played like it, grabbing a first-round lead after a blistering 71.
Teders leads the field in Missoula by one shot after 18 holes in the two-day event. Torrin Ellis of Polson (71) and Colin McCarthy of Sentinel (73) are nippi... | 2022-08-23T04:54:16Z | helenair.com | Dutch Teders leads Missoula Invitational after day one; CHS girls 2nd, boys 6th | Prep Golf | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/golf/dutch-teders-leads-missoula-invitational-after-day-one-chs-girls-2nd-boys-6th/article_64f1f29d-3314-5cbe-b1d6-14b9d26f2a6a.html | https://helenair.com/sports/high-school/golf/dutch-teders-leads-missoula-invitational-after-day-one-chs-girls-2nd-boys-6th/article_64f1f29d-3314-5cbe-b1d6-14b9d26f2a6a.html |
Montana has been utilizing a patch occupancy model to estimate its wolf population since 2016. Prior to patch occupancy, populations were estimated through numerous techniques, all of which were labor intensive and arguably less accurate. This change happened under a different governor and a different fish and wildlife... | 2022-08-23T15:39:12Z | helenair.com | Wildlife conservation model under attack | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/wildlife-conservation-model-under-attack/article_af3d3f62-5eb2-5c28-a6de-f940647cc2fa.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/wildlife-conservation-model-under-attack/article_af3d3f62-5eb2-5c28-a6de-f940647cc2fa.html |
Officials are warning the public of a landslide by Benchmark Road west of Augusta.
Heavy precipitation has caused a landslide by Benchmark Road west of Augusta, according to officials with the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
The landslide is located near the Cyanide Gravel Pit, about 20 miles west of Augusta. A... | 2022-08-23T20:14:14Z | helenair.com | Forest Service warns of landslide west of Augusta | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/forest-service-warns-of-landslide-west-of-augusta/article_f0d849fa-3bde-5b46-b30f-9edb2b3855e4.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/forest-service-warns-of-landslide-west-of-augusta/article_f0d849fa-3bde-5b46-b30f-9edb2b3855e4.html |
A person of interest has been identified in connection with the Aug. 21 wildland fire starts near the Dump Gulch Trailhead on Mount Helena, Helena fire officials said Tuesday.
At this time the person does not pose a risk to the community and is not in police custody, fire officials said. They said the person's location... | 2022-08-23T20:14:20Z | helenair.com | Person of interest found for Dump Gulch fire on Mount Helena | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/person-of-interest-found-for-dump-gulch-fire-on-mount-helena/article_7df874ef-a918-585c-97b7-b83e856da161.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/person-of-interest-found-for-dump-gulch-fire-on-mount-helena/article_7df874ef-a918-585c-97b7-b83e856da161.html |
A missing endangered person advisory for a 23-year-old Helena man was canceled Tuesday after his body was found with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.
According an advisory issued Monday, Tristen Black had not been contacted since Aug. 11, and his vehicle was later found and towed fr... | 2022-08-23T23:16:48Z | helenair.com | Missing Helena man died from self-inflicted injury | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/missing-helena-man-died-from-self-inflicted-injury/article_1cb15c91-c786-5a33-8508-472eb3fe04db.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/missing-helena-man-died-from-self-inflicted-injury/article_1cb15c91-c786-5a33-8508-472eb3fe04db.html |
Edwin Tuffree
A 61-year-old Helena man is accused of threatening to open fire on the offices of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services' Child Support Services Division after the agency collected $600 in overdue payments from his account.
According to a CSSD employee, Edwin J. Tuffree visited the Helena ... | 2022-08-24T00:47:57Z | helenair.com | Helena man accused of shooting threat over child support payments | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/helena-man-accused-of-shooting-threat-over-child-support-payments/article_96e08ce3-07b5-548e-853b-5d5f0492316e.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-accused-of-shooting-threat-over-child-support-payments/article_96e08ce3-07b5-548e-853b-5d5f0492316e.html |
Mark Granby
A 63-year-old Helena man is facing a felony partner or family member strangulation charge following an alleged physical altercation.
A Helena police officer stated in the probable cause affidavit that Mark Wade Granby strangled a partner or family member attempting to leave Granby's residence on the 800 blo... | 2022-08-24T00:48:03Z | helenair.com | Helena man faces felony strangulation charge | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/helena-man-faces-felony-strangulation-charge/article_a0b6fadc-551d-5696-ac94-4f645788d0ca.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-faces-felony-strangulation-charge/article_a0b6fadc-551d-5696-ac94-4f645788d0ca.html |
Man accused of burglary and assault in Helena
Adam Crump
A 39-year-old transient man was charged with felony aggravated burglary, felony partner or family member assault and misdemeanor violation of a protection order after allegedly breaking into his ex-partner’s home in Helena.
On Aug. 20, an officer was dispatched t... | 2022-08-24T00:48:22Z | helenair.com | Man accused of burglary and assault in Helena | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/man-accused-of-burglary-and-assault-in-helena/article_cd023150-0e55-541f-be33-a139faad1688.html | https://helenair.com/man-accused-of-burglary-and-assault-in-helena/article_cd023150-0e55-541f-be33-a139faad1688.html |
Bonnie Hamill
A 49-year-old woman was charged with felony criminal possession with intent to distribute and misdemeanor criminal possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in Helena.
On Aug. 13 around midnight, an officer on patrol observed a motorcycle stall at a stop sign near the intersection of Eucli... | 2022-08-24T00:48:52Z | helenair.com | Woman charged with drug crime after Helena traffic stop | | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/woman-charged-with-drug-crime-after-helena-traffic-stop/article_73805885-2dd0-5d91-adc1-4a4d132df213.html | https://helenair.com/woman-charged-with-drug-crime-after-helena-traffic-stop/article_73805885-2dd0-5d91-adc1-4a4d132df213.html |
The City-County Building in downtown Helena.
The Helena City Commission Tuesday narrowed the field of candidates to fill its vacated seat down to two, Andy Shirtliff and Troy McGee, and scheduled another meeting for 5 p.m. Monday for further deliberation.
The eventual appointee will be sworn in during the commission's ... | 2022-08-24T02:18:50Z | helenair.com | Helena City Commission appointee narrowed to 2: McGee and Shirtliff | Local | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-city-commission-appointee-narrowed-to-2-mcgee-and-shirtliff/article_fe624a8b-5127-5181-bb39-989c4f2da199.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-city-commission-appointee-narrowed-to-2-mcgee-and-shirtliff/article_fe624a8b-5127-5181-bb39-989c4f2da199.html |
The Aug. 21 editorial page presented a piece by W. R. Hume bringing forth some very positive aspects of renewed passenger rail service through the southern portion of Montana. The e-edition of the Independent Record received two comments which doubted these benefits and I would like to offer some assurance that their f... | 2022-08-24T15:16:26Z | helenair.com | Amtrak fears unnecessary | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/amtrak-fears-unnecessary/article_1607545a-9403-5b92-b588-5c33796f77fd.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/amtrak-fears-unnecessary/article_1607545a-9403-5b92-b588-5c33796f77fd.html |
Please stop with the deliberate misinformation and poorly acted political theater. Everyone agrees that the U.S. has needed a beneficial, rational and enforceable immigration policy for many decades. Congress needs to do its job and develop sound policies, not shift blame or invent scapegoats. I recreate along the Mexi... | 2022-08-24T15:16:34Z | helenair.com | Immigrants not to blame for drug problem | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/immigrants-not-to-blame-for-drug-problem/article_8283ca56-08b1-59f7-8ac3-8f5049f72d70.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/immigrants-not-to-blame-for-drug-problem/article_8283ca56-08b1-59f7-8ac3-8f5049f72d70.html |
Government spending continues and Sen. Tester continues to vote for it, placing more burden upon Montanans. Now if Sen. Tester was or is a real farmer, he would know that one cannot just continue to spend and run up debt, for one day the bank will say, “No more.” Yet he does not get the connection between what he spend... | 2022-08-24T15:16:50Z | helenair.com | Tester has little understanding about government subsidies | Letters | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/tester-has-little-understanding-about-government-subsidies/article_e4030f37-a159-5c7c-846a-335b25c51e55.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/tester-has-little-understanding-about-government-subsidies/article_e4030f37-a159-5c7c-846a-335b25c51e55.html |
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