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The Lewis and Clark County Clerk, Recorder and Treasurer’s race pits an incumbent who has years of experience within the department and cites accomplishments from her short time heading the office against a challenger who touts her business resume and says she puts integrity at the top of her list.
Both say they are de... | 2022-10-17T21:41:01Z | helenair.com | Lewis and Clark County clerk candidates offer contrasting views | https://helenair.com/government-and-politics/elections/lewis-and-clark-county-clerk-candidates-offer-contrasting-views/article_832f57b4-85c2-5825-a7a0-37a5bc733345.html | https://helenair.com/government-and-politics/elections/lewis-and-clark-county-clerk-candidates-offer-contrasting-views/article_832f57b4-85c2-5825-a7a0-37a5bc733345.html |
Carroll College nursing students attend a class.
Registerednursing.org is a nursing education resource site run by registered nurses.
“With access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the E. L. Wiegand Nursing Simulation Center, 126 students with sophomore standing or above are enrolled in the nursing program with an... | 2022-10-18T02:23:35Z | helenair.com | Group ranks Carroll College nursing program as second best in state | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/group-ranks-carroll-college-nursing-program-as-second-best-in-state/article_bf9ec71b-985b-5b08-ab16-21f1a7ae3326.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/group-ranks-carroll-college-nursing-program-as-second-best-in-state/article_bf9ec71b-985b-5b08-ab16-21f1a7ae3326.html |
Sen. Jon Tester
Sen. Jon Tester said recently his biggest concern for the future is whether democracy can survive the current divisive political climate that has permeated the country.
“The institutions have held up reasonably well for the past six to seven years, amazingly well, but I don’t know if they can continue t... | 2022-10-18T02:23:54Z | helenair.com | Sen. Tester says he fears for future of democracy | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/sen-tester-says-he-fears-for-future-of-democracy/article_030ccb32-a73e-50e8-80ff-23db01fefd03.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/sen-tester-says-he-fears-for-future-of-democracy/article_030ccb32-a73e-50e8-80ff-23db01fefd03.html |
If Montana’s legislative races go as well for Republicans as the party is projected to do nationally, the GOP could be on the cusp of securing the state Legislature’s first-ever supermajority.
Democrats are framing much of their down-ballot messaging around that possibility. They warn that controlling 100 of the 150 se... | 2022-10-18T13:49:57Z | helenair.com | Legislative elections could give GOP supermajority for '23 session | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/legislative-elections-could-give-gop-supermajority-for-23-session/article_bbf64f5a-3c7f-5fdb-b9ce-69ea1662433b.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/legislative-elections-could-give-gop-supermajority-for-23-session/article_bbf64f5a-3c7f-5fdb-b9ce-69ea1662433b.html |
The Montana Constitution is a wonderful document. You should check it out. The second article is a list of rights guaranteed to each of us. It is a long list, including the right to personal dignity, personal autonomy, privacy, and legal rights. All of this can be summed up as the right to be left alone to pursue and e... | 2022-10-18T16:12:31Z | helenair.com | Don't let Republicans get a 'supermajority' | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dont-let-republicans-get-a-supermajority/article_295aba9d-74b8-5811-9ace-ee95f7c3ff11.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dont-let-republicans-get-a-supermajority/article_295aba9d-74b8-5811-9ace-ee95f7c3ff11.html |
I’m not involved in politics and don’t really try to be. Sometimes politics finds you and forces you to speak up. That was the case this week when I received in my mailbox the latest postcard from the Montana Federation of Public Employees personally attacking my longtime friend James Brown.
James and I met when we wer... | 2022-10-18T16:12:37Z | helenair.com | James Brown is a good person | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/james-brown-is-a-good-person/article_14b0856e-6397-50e9-b4fc-4de75f3a9e85.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/james-brown-is-a-good-person/article_14b0856e-6397-50e9-b4fc-4de75f3a9e85.html |
Repke has knowledge and experience
Meeting John Repke was an eye-opener for me. He is running for Public Service Commission in District 5. Here was a modest man, obviously not a politician, running for a position for which he is uniquely qualified in terms of knowledge and experience. He’s running because he saw that h... | 2022-10-18T16:12:44Z | helenair.com | Repke has knowledge and experience | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/repke-has-knowledge-and-experience/article_b0d1073b-5c7a-5d09-9b36-95e3c23f21c5.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/repke-has-knowledge-and-experience/article_b0d1073b-5c7a-5d09-9b36-95e3c23f21c5.html |
We are fortunate that we have two qualified candidates running for county attorney. One's experience has been exclusively in prosecuting criminal cases. That is certainly important in the position, but I believe experience in other areas is more important. Kevin Downs has worked not only the county attorneys office but... | 2022-10-18T16:12:50Z | helenair.com | Vote Kevin Downs for county attorney | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-kevin-downs-for-county-attorney/article_dea5c698-c6b0-58ff-8b65-3d040b40b93f.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-kevin-downs-for-county-attorney/article_dea5c698-c6b0-58ff-8b65-3d040b40b93f.html |
I was gratified to see the article about Helena’s “Shower to Empower” program in the IR Oct. 11. St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Good Samaritan Ministries, the United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area, Lauren Montoya and the others who donated their time and efforts are to be commended. They are appreciated for the caring a... | 2022-10-18T16:12:56Z | helenair.com | Words matter | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/words-matter/article_974b80ea-7c02-59e5-9c60-b67331c3fac8.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/words-matter/article_974b80ea-7c02-59e5-9c60-b67331c3fac8.html |
Bret Haux, school resource officer at Helena High School, monitors the hallways in between classes recently.
The Helena City Commission approved a memorandum of understanding with Helena Public Schools during its Monday evening meeting to provide four Helena Police officers as school resource officers through Aug. 1, 2... | 2022-10-18T20:25:35Z | helenair.com | Helena Public Schools, police reach SRO agreement | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-public-schools-police-reach-sro-agreement/article_9d3ccdd7-a3d0-5034-80fe-0b70b7a90403.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/helena-public-schools-police-reach-sro-agreement/article_9d3ccdd7-a3d0-5034-80fe-0b70b7a90403.html |
Seaborn Larson , Sam Wilson
Ingrid Gustafson and James Brown
The Montana Supreme Court race is intensifying as predicted in the run-up to the Nov. 8 election — with outside spending toppling previous record figures and last-minute complaints of bias emerging.
The nonpartisan contest between incumbent Justice Ingrid Gus... | 2022-10-18T20:25:42Z | helenair.com | Outside spending record toppled, complaints emerge in Supreme Court race | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/outside-spending-record-toppled-complaints-emerge-in-supreme-court-race/article_6d053ac3-1b08-5c45-a7f1-fcaa435679e8.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/outside-spending-record-toppled-complaints-emerge-in-supreme-court-race/article_6d053ac3-1b08-5c45-a7f1-fcaa435679e8.html |
“We’re ramping up American-made energy in Montana, from wind, to oil and gas, to hydropower, to hydrogen,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said in a press release.
The plan is called the Heartland Hydrogen Hub and would involve states and industry groups coordinating in the fields of agriculture, transportation, national security ... | 2022-10-19T00:10:50Z | helenair.com | States enter agreement to look at hydrogen hub | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/states-enter-agreement-to-look-at-hydrogen-hub/article_c7ed34a0-1771-5a09-9fa3-288b2f1b9e05.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/states-enter-agreement-to-look-at-hydrogen-hub/article_c7ed34a0-1771-5a09-9fa3-288b2f1b9e05.html |
50 years of the Clean Water Act: More must be done for rivers, streams and lakes
The Clean Water Act turned 50 on Oct. 18. Over the past five decades, it has proven itself as one of the most successful environmental laws on the books. It has cleaned up contaminated waterways, helped to assure that the drinking water co... | 2022-10-19T16:17:50Z | helenair.com | 50 years of the Clean Water Act: More must be done for rivers, streams and lakes | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/50-years-of-the-clean-water-act-more-must-be-done-for-rivers-streams-and/article_e7a07974-0391-5b2b-9f34-e67e891bd75c.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/50-years-of-the-clean-water-act-more-must-be-done-for-rivers-streams-and/article_e7a07974-0391-5b2b-9f34-e67e891bd75c.html |
Kevin Downs will seek justice for victims
We have qualified candidates running for county attorney, each with specific strengths and personal integrity. I support Kevin Downs for several reasons including his character, compassion and commitment to the rule of law. Kevin Downs is a servant leader. His work with immigra... | 2022-10-19T16:18:15Z | helenair.com | Kevin Downs will seek justice for victims | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-will-seek-justice-for-victims/article_065c65e5-23d5-5798-977a-0db4f1ff45dd.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-will-seek-justice-for-victims/article_065c65e5-23d5-5798-977a-0db4f1ff45dd.html |
Mary Ann Dunwell is the real deal
Rep. Mary Ann Dunwell is fiercely devoted to her constituents and has earned our support in her bid to serve the people of Senate District 42. For eight years, Mary Ann has represented the people of Helena and East Helena with integrity, grace and perseverance. As a former legislator, ... | 2022-10-19T16:18:21Z | helenair.com | Mary Ann Dunwell is the real deal | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-the-real-deal/article_ee5f4eb7-7c63-5e1c-b711-791e3198a6ce.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/mary-ann-dunwell-is-the-real-deal/article_ee5f4eb7-7c63-5e1c-b711-791e3198a6ce.html |
I served on a jury for a trial in which the state prosecuted an innocent person for defrauding the State Fund. Dan Guzynski, the state’s chief prosecutor, should never have allowed that case to come to trial. The state presented no credible evidence to support its claim that the defendant’s claim was fraudulent. In fac... | 2022-10-19T16:18:40Z | helenair.com | Questioning Dan Guzynski's jurisprudence | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/questioning-dan-guzynskis-jurisprudence/article_32193a87-b80b-54d7-b537-b221e9a83522.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/questioning-dan-guzynskis-jurisprudence/article_32193a87-b80b-54d7-b537-b221e9a83522.html |
Sloan Fleeger
On Nov. 13, 2021, a deputy from the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a child being allegedly sexually assaulted by Sloan Mckinzie Fleeger.
According to charging documents, the child stated that Fleeger often touched their private parts and that it hurt.
A forensic interview wa... | 2022-10-20T00:11:56Z | helenair.com | Helena man charged with child rape | https://helenair.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/helena-man-charged-with-child-rape/article_a8c88d6b-d6bf-54f0-93c2-334661ba5589.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/helena-man-charged-with-child-rape/article_a8c88d6b-d6bf-54f0-93c2-334661ba5589.html |
Jefferson Elementary students color jack-o-lanterns during the after school SACC program at the school on Tuesday.
Gov. Greg Gianforte was among those who attended an open house Tuesday at Jefferson Elementary School observing "Lights on Afterschool Week" in honor of afterschool programs.
Coordinator Kirstan Roush, who... | 2022-10-20T00:12:02Z | helenair.com | Jefferson Elementary celebrates 'Lights on Afterschool Week' with the governor | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/jefferson-elementary-celebrates-lights-on-afterschool-week-with-the-governor/article_f27361dd-3b3d-58fa-8258-3ba93798b6f7.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/education/jefferson-elementary-celebrates-lights-on-afterschool-week-with-the-governor/article_f27361dd-3b3d-58fa-8258-3ba93798b6f7.html |
Sheep huddle together on a hot August afternoon in 2021.
The Montana Livestock Loss Board has approved the payment of $11,000 to a Helena-area rancher for 45 lambs and ewes killed in August, the largest number of animals destroyed at the same time by predators so far this year.
George Edwards, executive director of the... | 2022-10-20T00:12:20Z | helenair.com | Livestock board pays Helena-area rancher $11K for 45 sheep killed by predators | https://helenair.com/news/local/livestock-board-pays-helena-area-rancher-11k-for-45-sheep-killed-by-predators/article_375ddd63-4a73-5fcb-8391-5ffd7fab9bca.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/livestock-board-pays-helena-area-rancher-11k-for-45-sheep-killed-by-predators/article_375ddd63-4a73-5fcb-8391-5ffd7fab9bca.html |
Ashton Scott Davis
On Oct. 13 around 2 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person at the hospital with stab wounds.
The wounded person told authorities they got into a verbal fight that escalated to a physical one with Ashton Scott Davis earlier that morning.
There were two stab wounds on the left side of the per... | 2022-10-20T02:21:40Z | helenair.com | Helena man charged in stabbing | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-in-stabbing/article_7dc47fab-9936-54c9-96b3-66763baf62e2.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-in-stabbing/article_7dc47fab-9936-54c9-96b3-66763baf62e2.html |
Shawn Richardson
A 44-year-old Helena man has been charged with felony criminal possession of drugs with intent to distribute and misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, second offense.
On Monday, an officer saw a vehi... | 2022-10-20T02:21:53Z | helenair.com | Helena man charged with intent to distribute dangerous drugs | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-intent-to-distribute-dangerous-drugs/article_20c96fb3-bf76-5d05-9db4-39adeb08d605.html | https://helenair.com/helena-man-charged-with-intent-to-distribute-dangerous-drugs/article_20c96fb3-bf76-5d05-9db4-39adeb08d605.html |
Jarred Lane Saunders
A 23-year-old Billings man is accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit in a stolen car and stealing a motorcycle, both on Oct. 15 in Lewis and Clark County.
Jarred Lane Saunders is being charged with two felony counts of theft, felony criminal endangerment and felony criminal possession of d... | 2022-10-20T02:22:05Z | helenair.com | Man jailed in Helena on suspicion of stealing vehicles | https://helenair.com/man-jailed-in-helena-on-suspicion-of-stealing-vehicles/article_26579b65-d72e-5acd-b906-83306f75f7d3.html | https://helenair.com/man-jailed-in-helena-on-suspicion-of-stealing-vehicles/article_26579b65-d72e-5acd-b906-83306f75f7d3.html |
The Hipocrats perform Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Tap Room.
The Hipocrats take the stage on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Squirrel Gravy brings some electrified and funky tunes to the Tap Room on Friday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m.
How about watching the crosstown football stream at Lewis & Clark. Enjoy the game ou... | 2022-10-20T13:36:05Z | helenair.com | Around the Town: Helena-area arts and entertainment news published Oct. 20 | https://helenair.com/news/local/around-the-town-helena-area-arts-and-entertainment-news-published-oct-20/article_8fd28293-e3c9-5d56-a5b7-7e609c16446b.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/around-the-town-helena-area-arts-and-entertainment-news-published-oct-20/article_8fd28293-e3c9-5d56-a5b7-7e609c16446b.html |
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks sprints through the ‘Complete Works of Shakespeare’
Three actors take the audience on a raucous, rapid-fire romp through the best and worst of Shakespeare – all in a non-stop, hyperactive, 90-minute whirlwind.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks rehearses their production of The Complete W... | 2022-10-20T13:36:11Z | helenair.com | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks sprints through the ‘Complete Works of Shakespeare’ | https://helenair.com/news/local/montana-shakespeare-in-the-parks-sprints-through-the-complete-works-of-shakespeare/article_b0951c7b-615c-58d9-8e42-92bcd190697a.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/montana-shakespeare-in-the-parks-sprints-through-the-complete-works-of-shakespeare/article_b0951c7b-615c-58d9-8e42-92bcd190697a.html |
As inflation causes us all to stretch our dollars, the majority of Americans —including Butte residents — are likely focused on finding the best prices without sacrificing quality. Health care can be expensive, so picking the right insurance plan that meets your individual or family needs can be critical to maintaining... | 2022-10-20T13:36:24Z | helenair.com | Eligible for Medicare? Here’s what you should consider when choosing a plan | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/eligible-for-medicare-here-s-what-you-should-consider-when-choosing-a-plan/article_c3367b06-1c2e-549f-b743-91cbf73b21ea.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/eligible-for-medicare-here-s-what-you-should-consider-when-choosing-a-plan/article_c3367b06-1c2e-549f-b743-91cbf73b21ea.html |
Gary Buchanan will make a positive change
Gary Buchanan is the best candidate for the newly-created Eastern Congressional District. We deserve much better than Congressman Matt "vote NO" Rosendale.
Gary has worked in state government serving six governors, three of each party working for all Montana citizens as well as... | 2022-10-20T13:36:36Z | helenair.com | Gary Buchanan will make a positive change | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-will-make-a-positive-change/article_23ad0594-74fe-5fc9-8ce3-ae1438066b58.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-will-make-a-positive-change/article_23ad0594-74fe-5fc9-8ce3-ae1438066b58.html |
Kevin Downs is dedicated to public service
An interesting bonus to the race between the two candidates running to be our next county attorney, is what we have learned about the full range of duties and obligations of the office Itself. This position requires the leadership and talent of someone who is truly dedicated t... | 2022-10-20T13:36:49Z | helenair.com | Kevin Downs is dedicated to public service | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-dedicated-to-public-service/article_761bfc77-decb-5415-8fcc-104855098955.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-dedicated-to-public-service/article_761bfc77-decb-5415-8fcc-104855098955.html |
On Friday, Sept. 30, the IR’s “above-the-fold” article addressed the latest Westside Woods subdivision application submitted to the city of Helena by the developer, Sussex Construction. The undersigned are neighbors who support Save Helena Westside’s efforts but also wish to be heard in response to the developer’s opin... | 2022-10-20T13:37:13Z | helenair.com | Subdivision neighbors asking to be heard | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/subdivision-neighbors-asking-to-be-heard/article_cdcaed95-6672-5eb2-9f42-33f878fb506f.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/subdivision-neighbors-asking-to-be-heard/article_cdcaed95-6672-5eb2-9f42-33f878fb506f.html |
Time for Montana to lead
As Montanans we like to believe we are independent and self-reliant. It’s time to vote consistent with our beliefs — for an independent congressman who does his best to represent all Montanans, who does the right thing regardless of party politics or personal agenda. Someone whose oath to suppo... | 2022-10-20T13:37:20Z | helenair.com | Time for Montana to lead | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/time-for-montana-to-lead/article_d4495aa7-38b2-5cf7-8572-77e0346dbb6a.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/time-for-montana-to-lead/article_d4495aa7-38b2-5cf7-8572-77e0346dbb6a.html |
During its meeting this week, the Helena Public Schools board of trustees honored Helena High School Principal Steve Thennis, discussed priorities for 2022-2023 and heard a parent's concerns about certain books in schools.
Thennis was honored at the meeting for being selected by the AA Principals of Montana as the AA P... | 2022-10-20T20:08:25Z | helenair.com | Helena school board honors principal, discusses priorities, hears concerns | https://helenair.com/business/helena-school-board-honors-principal-discusses-priorities-hears-concerns/article_100c1af9-0d0c-507d-a78f-0434987742fc.html | https://helenair.com/business/helena-school-board-honors-principal-discusses-priorities-hears-concerns/article_100c1af9-0d0c-507d-a78f-0434987742fc.html |
Montana's Bob Ward stores acquired by Utah-based Al's Sporting Goods
Deal-hunters line up at Helena's Bob Ward & Sons in this file photo from a past Black Friday.
Eliza Wiley, Independent Record
Bob Ward is a sporting goods retailer headquartered in Missoula with other stores in Bozeman, Butte, Helena and Hamilton. Al'... | 2022-10-20T20:08:31Z | helenair.com | Montana's Bob Ward stores acquired by Utah-based Al's Sporting Goods | https://helenair.com/business/montanas-bob-ward-stores-acquired-by-utah-based-als-sporting-goods/article_55501448-8b80-52ca-a45b-1399fcdddb5f.html | https://helenair.com/business/montanas-bob-ward-stores-acquired-by-utah-based-als-sporting-goods/article_55501448-8b80-52ca-a45b-1399fcdddb5f.html |
At his prime, Big Medicine weighed 1,900 pounds, stood 6 feet high at the hump, and measured 12 feet from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail.
After more than 60 years, Big Medicine is going home.
The Montana Historical Society board of trustees voted unanimously Thursday to return ownership to the Confederated ... | 2022-10-20T23:53:55Z | helenair.com | Homeward bound: Historical society returns ownership of mounted buffalo to CSKT tribe | https://helenair.com/news/local/homeward-bound-historical-society-returns-ownership-of-mounted-buffalo-to-cskt-tribe/article_16a1eaa2-7f96-5297-b818-193dd3fbc074.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/homeward-bound-historical-society-returns-ownership-of-mounted-buffalo-to-cskt-tribe/article_16a1eaa2-7f96-5297-b818-193dd3fbc074.html |
Montanans this year can register to vote until the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day and will be able to vote with school IDs and other forms of identification that worked in years past, according to Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen.
Jacobsen’s office this week issued a correction to the informational voter pamp... | 2022-10-20T23:54:08Z | helenair.com | Secretary of State corrects outdated voter information pamphlets | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/secretary-of-state-corrects-outdated-voter-information-pamphlets/article_95f7dcae-0e6f-55d8-b20e-aacae0597b13.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/secretary-of-state-corrects-outdated-voter-information-pamphlets/article_95f7dcae-0e6f-55d8-b20e-aacae0597b13.html |
The Montana State Prison is in Deer Lodge.
The Montana State Prison will suspend visitation indefinitely at the end of the month, another workaround necessitated by the hollowed-out workforce at the facility outside Deer Lodge.
Visitation is set to end Oct. 31. The Montana Department of Corrections said Thursday that "... | 2022-10-20T23:54:14Z | helenair.com | State prison to suspend visitation indefinitely due to staffing | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-prison-to-suspend-visitation-indefinitely-due-to-staffing/article_0835c59c-2668-54c3-8dbf-b98c5c7952ef.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-prison-to-suspend-visitation-indefinitely-due-to-staffing/article_0835c59c-2668-54c3-8dbf-b98c5c7952ef.html |
Gary Buchanan will provide middle ground
Gary Buchanan’s candidacy as an Independent into the congressional race for the Montana’s eastern district may be a compromise for some. There are issues Gary and I do not agree on…probably never will. However, what we do agree on is that the members of Montana’s congressional d... | 2022-10-21T15:08:40Z | helenair.com | Gary Buchanan will provide middle ground | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-will-provide-middle-ground/article_70a93c7e-30a1-56e0-a032-c0d990547fa1.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-will-provide-middle-ground/article_70a93c7e-30a1-56e0-a032-c0d990547fa1.html |
Please join me in supporting Kevin Downs for County Attorney. Kevin has the character, integrity, and leadership skills needed to be County Attorney. His work at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Montana Attorney General’s Office, and the Lewis & Clark County Attorney’s Offic... | 2022-10-21T15:08:52Z | helenair.com | Kevin Downs is the right choice for County Attorney | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-the-right-choice-for-county-attorney/article_20a11096-a96a-59c7-9079-1de101f24c30.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-the-right-choice-for-county-attorney/article_20a11096-a96a-59c7-9079-1de101f24c30.html |
Matt Olson is honest, hardworking and fair
I'm not going to mince words with you. I just want to tell it straight. Matt Olson has been a friend of mine for a few decades now. I know him to be honest, hard working and fair. Isn't that what we need in a legislator? Don't forget to vote for him. We NEED Matt Olson in Sena... | 2022-10-21T15:08:59Z | helenair.com | Matt Olson is honest, hardworking and fair | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/matt-olson-is-honest-hardworking-and-fair/article_5a656bf1-0a9c-5d77-8d09-a6ac04894e68.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/matt-olson-is-honest-hardworking-and-fair/article_5a656bf1-0a9c-5d77-8d09-a6ac04894e68.html |
Montana City's Eagle Ambulance closed Sept. 28.
Montana City’s Eagle Ambulance is no longer serving Jefferson County as of Sept. 28, the chief of the Montana City Volunteer Fire Department said.
“When Eagle closed, we got no warning, so that morning we contacted St. Peter’s and said, 'We need help, now,'” Fire Chief Ly... | 2022-10-21T22:26:31Z | helenair.com | Montana City's Eagle Ambulance quietly closes without warning | https://helenair.com/news/local/montana-citys-eagle-ambulance-quietly-closes-without-warning/article_74ac818d-7a9f-5804-961a-b05a4249f131.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/montana-citys-eagle-ambulance-quietly-closes-without-warning/article_74ac818d-7a9f-5804-961a-b05a4249f131.html |
In the final stretch before Election Day, Republican Ryan Zinke has remained by far the most prolific fundraiser in the campaign for Montana’s new western congressional district. But Democrat Monica Tranel has outpaced him in money raised from state residents, a fact her campaign hasn't shied away from as the candidate... | 2022-10-21T22:26:37Z | helenair.com | Tranel campaign, lagging in money race, touts more cash from Montanans | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/tranel-campaign-lagging-in-money-race-touts-more-cash-from-montanans/article_6c59f6c7-fbc1-54ed-be8b-93e76c97a503.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/tranel-campaign-lagging-in-money-race-touts-more-cash-from-montanans/article_6c59f6c7-fbc1-54ed-be8b-93e76c97a503.html |
Ricky James Shelbourn
His trial was held in Helena Municipal Court with Judge Anne Peterson presiding because Justice Court judges recused themselves from the case. The sentencing is set for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14 in Municipal Court.
Shelbourn, who worked in Helena, was arrested on March 16, 2020. In the affidavit, Bruce Mc... | 2022-10-22T00:08:11Z | helenair.com | Former Montana FBI agent convicted of stalking and obstruction | https://helenair.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-montana-fbi-agent-convicted-of-stalking-and-obstruction/article_b0d0ecab-fb6b-5327-879c-b35a41e669bd.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-montana-fbi-agent-convicted-of-stalking-and-obstruction/article_b0d0ecab-fb6b-5327-879c-b35a41e669bd.html |
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s recommended budget for the next two years will include a 4% annual pay raise, $1,000 bonuses and a freeze on health benefit costs for state employees, under an agreement negotiated between his office and the workers’ unions.
The agreement was announced Friday in a joint press release by the Montan... | 2022-10-22T00:08:17Z | helenair.com | Governor, unions pitch 4% annual raises for state employees | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/governor-unions-pitch-4-annual-raises-for-state-employees/article_2477c182-a1f6-5114-bfff-d47c02f5e701.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/governor-unions-pitch-4-annual-raises-for-state-employees/article_2477c182-a1f6-5114-bfff-d47c02f5e701.html |
“Montana Department Of Transportation has advised that Highway 141 is closed due to a culvert washout at mile marker 3.4,” the Powell County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page. “This affects all traffic between Avon and Highway 200. There are no detours, you will have to find an alternate route.”
The Montana ... | 2022-10-22T01:49:30Z | helenair.com | State Highway 141 closed due to damaged culvert, officials say | https://helenair.com/news/local/state-highway-141-closed-due-to-damaged-culvert-officials-say/article_171f9aa6-f72e-5fc8-9df9-42d250d6a868.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/state-highway-141-closed-due-to-damaged-culvert-officials-say/article_171f9aa6-f72e-5fc8-9df9-42d250d6a868.html |
This home is dried in and ready for you to make it your own. Less than 2 miles from Custer Ave in the central valley of Helena. This is a large home with multiple living spaces and lots of room to grow into it. Start with finishing the main level and get to the downstairs as time and money allow. Come out and take a lo... | 2022-10-22T06:32:02Z | helenair.com | 2 Bedroom Home in Helena - $275,000 | https://helenair.com/2-bedroom-home-in-helena---275-000/article_f1e53d35-d3f5-55f7-acce-1c99348e549f.html | https://helenair.com/2-bedroom-home-in-helena---275-000/article_f1e53d35-d3f5-55f7-acce-1c99348e549f.html |
Janet Tatz column: Experiencing joy in uncertain times
JANET TATZ
Jewish people around the world have just ended the annual fall cycle of holidays and festivals which concluded with Simchat Torah: a joyous celebration marking the completion of the reading of the Torah (Five Books of Moses) and the immediate recommencin... | 2022-10-22T15:48:04Z | helenair.com | Janet Tatz column: Experiencing joy in uncertain times | https://helenair.com/news/local/janet-tatz-column-experiencing-joy-in-uncertain-times/article_40f173dc-1d99-506e-a9e0-6a63a8cffd1c.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/janet-tatz-column-experiencing-joy-in-uncertain-times/article_40f173dc-1d99-506e-a9e0-6a63a8cffd1c.html |
John Lamb, Libertarian candidate for Montana's first congressional district, participated in a candidate forum in Missoula in August.
Libertarian John Lamb looked like he’d be more at home in a field than behind a podium when he appeared at an October forum held in a Helena hotel conference room where congressional can... | 2022-10-23T13:39:39Z | helenair.com | Libertarian plays a role in western U.S. House race | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/libertarian-plays-a-role-in-western-u-s-house-race/article_16d34c3c-2c16-547b-803b-8890213f3104.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/libertarian-plays-a-role-in-western-u-s-house-race/article_16d34c3c-2c16-547b-803b-8890213f3104.html |
As a candidate for Lewis & Clark County Commissioner, I have met with many individuals and groups about issues of concern. The issue of zoning continues to dominate the conversations with certain groups, as well as with my opponent. One of the most concerning comments that continue to be brought up is that “the County ... | 2022-10-23T13:39:46Z | helenair.com | Candace Payne: Voters deserve straight talk about zoning | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/candace-payne-voters-deserve-straight-talk-about-zoning/article_7d72c972-3bbf-5641-84da-99e6eb7ad000.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/candace-payne-voters-deserve-straight-talk-about-zoning/article_7d72c972-3bbf-5641-84da-99e6eb7ad000.html |
Cascade County district court judge David Grubich listens to arguments during a recent hearing in his courtroom in the Cascade County Courthouse in Great Falls.
First, it is the only contested district court race in the state. Ten other district court judges will be elected this year without a challenger.
Second, it’s ... | 2022-10-23T15:53:52Z | helenair.com | MT's only contested district court race shaped by statewide politics | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/mts-only-contested-district-court-race-shaped-by-statewide-politics/article_286bc26d-353c-5e4b-85ee-a8deb28b1b45.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/mts-only-contested-district-court-race-shaped-by-statewide-politics/article_286bc26d-353c-5e4b-85ee-a8deb28b1b45.html |
There are currently 402 homes in Mountain View Meadows, and another 400 are expected within the next five to six years. The developer plans to have 1,200 homes eventually.
It takes Mark Runkle and his wife Rebecca Ryland nearly an hour to show a visitor all the things going on at Mountain View Meadows, a sprawling hous... | 2022-10-24T12:23:56Z | helenair.com | Community builders: Mountain View Meadows team expects more growth | https://helenair.com/news/local/community-builders-mountain-view-meadows-team-expects-more-growth/article_996309d6-5be0-5ab6-acbc-28fa76b3a5e4.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/community-builders-mountain-view-meadows-team-expects-more-growth/article_996309d6-5be0-5ab6-acbc-28fa76b3a5e4.html |
We are writing in support of Dan Guzynski for Lewis and Clark County attorney. For the past 22 years Dan has dedicated his life to serving the people of Montana. Dan has been a true public servant in every sense of the word — often leaving his family here in Helena for long periods of time to prosecute egregious, viole... | 2022-10-24T16:25:58Z | helenair.com | Dan Guzynski is dedicated to serving the people of Montana | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dan-guzynski-is-dedicated-to-serving-the-people-of-montana/article_344d20e6-eb86-50a4-95c5-ea473aa21d02.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/dan-guzynski-is-dedicated-to-serving-the-people-of-montana/article_344d20e6-eb86-50a4-95c5-ea473aa21d02.html |
A group of German professionals who came to Montana as part of a federal exchange program tour the Independent Record printing press last week.
“They’re online, so they communicate with each other,” Isabelle Mittermeier, public relations editor at the Arolsen Archives – International Center on Nazi Persecution in Had A... | 2022-10-24T21:52:40Z | helenair.com | German professionals fighting online extremism visit Montana | https://helenair.com/news/local/german-professionals-fighting-online-extremism-visit-montana/article_a3e95fcd-e28b-5461-8031-05eef9af038e.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/german-professionals-fighting-online-extremism-visit-montana/article_a3e95fcd-e28b-5461-8031-05eef9af038e.html |
A measure on this year's general election ballot would add electronic data and communications to Montana's constitutionally established search and seizure requirements in what backers say is an acknowledgement of the modern, digitally-tethered era.
Article II, Section 11 of the Montana Constitution currently states tha... | 2022-10-24T23:32:59Z | helenair.com | Ballot issue aims to modernize search, seizure requirements | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ballot-issue-aims-to-modernize-search-seizure-requirements/article_2878ff85-62ed-5dc6-ae80-f8aefa04c2bf.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/ballot-issue-aims-to-modernize-search-seizure-requirements/article_2878ff85-62ed-5dc6-ae80-f8aefa04c2bf.html |
The Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in Missoula.
CHASE DOAK, Missoulian
MISSOULA — A controversial Montana law prohibiting most businesses and other employers from mandating vaccinations went on trial Monday, with several medical experts testifying that it interferes with the ability of health care providers to keep p... | 2022-10-25T03:36:04Z | helenair.com | Montana's vaccine mandate ban goes on trial | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/montanas-vaccine-mandate-ban-goes-on-trial/article_b668a984-639e-50ee-9b68-5deb22f7ba68.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/montanas-vaccine-mandate-ban-goes-on-trial/article_b668a984-639e-50ee-9b68-5deb22f7ba68.html |
John Cech: Carroll College: For the adventure!
JOHN CECH
Carroll College had a very successful start to its Autumn 2022 semester by welcoming 345 new students to campus from across Montana, 44 different states and 21 foreign countries. This was our largest class since the beginning of the pandemic and represented a 10%... | 2022-10-25T13:59:37Z | helenair.com | John Cech: Carroll College: For the adventure! | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/john-cech-carroll-college-for-the-adventure/article_55e59d22-9a10-57e3-86aa-d399d7435050.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/john-cech-carroll-college-for-the-adventure/article_55e59d22-9a10-57e3-86aa-d399d7435050.html |
Kevin Downs is the leader our community needs
Kevin Downs is the clear choice to be the next Lewis and Clark County attorney. When he was hired as a deputy county attorney two years ago, he brought with him law enforcement and prosecutorial skills honed through his work at the U. S. Department of Justice and the Depart... | 2022-10-25T13:59:56Z | helenair.com | Kevin Downs is the leader our community needs | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-the-leader-our-community-needs/article_a032219b-15b6-55ba-9d7a-d8caa3efd075.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-is-the-leader-our-community-needs/article_a032219b-15b6-55ba-9d7a-d8caa3efd075.html |
A response to Mr. Brown's article about partisan judges — enlightening but doesn't address the obvious. We would like to think that judges are impartial, and I suspect they are until certain decisions need to be made. Those involving social issues.
One needs to be naive to think that politics does not bleed into judici... | 2022-10-25T14:00:02Z | helenair.com | Maybe it's time for partisan judicial elections | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/maybe-its-time-for-partisan-judicial-elections/article_54f7156b-dc58-5f79-91f9-cd2807f4d095.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/maybe-its-time-for-partisan-judicial-elections/article_54f7156b-dc58-5f79-91f9-cd2807f4d095.html |
Man attacked by bear in Wyoming's Sawtooth Mountains
Casper Star-Tribune Staff
CASPER, Wyo. — A grizzly bear attacked an Evanston man on Friday as he was hunting with his son in the Rock Creek area along the Sawtooth Mountains, a press release from the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Sublette County Dispatch... | 2022-10-25T21:05:45Z | helenair.com | Man attacked by bear in Wyoming's Sawtooth Mountains | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/man-attacked-by-bear-in-wyomings-sawtooth-mountains/article_a7ff0235-d6ef-545a-886d-871ffa2cba9f.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/man-attacked-by-bear-in-wyomings-sawtooth-mountains/article_a7ff0235-d6ef-545a-886d-871ffa2cba9f.html |
Montana has reported 237 cases of primary and secondary syphilis as of Oct. 15 this year, which is 147% more than in 2021, following a national trend in which sexually transmitted diseases kept increasing during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic with no signs of slowing, state and federal officials said.
Numbers... | 2022-10-26T01:04:50Z | helenair.com | Syphilis cases increasing greatly in Montana so far in 2022 | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/syphilis-cases-increasing-greatly-in-montana-so-far-in-2022/article_eaa15fd7-c2cd-5fc3-8d98-ad92187cff60.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/syphilis-cases-increasing-greatly-in-montana-so-far-in-2022/article_eaa15fd7-c2cd-5fc3-8d98-ad92187cff60.html |
David Gambill, Helena Fire Department
David Gambill
It took several years of trying before David Gambill was able to join the Helena Fire Department.
But now that he’s there, he’s left his mark.
This recognition made Gambill’s modesty surface.
“I don’t feel I deserve it,” he said in a telephone interview. “I just like ... | 2022-10-26T14:02:58Z | helenair.com | David Gambill, Helena Fire Department | https://helenair.com/david-gambill-helena-fire-department/article_19348593-b98d-57f6-ba96-43d90724dd2c.html | https://helenair.com/david-gambill-helena-fire-department/article_19348593-b98d-57f6-ba96-43d90724dd2c.html |
Breanna Andrews, St. Peter’s Health
Breanna Andrews
Marketing just wasn’t a good fit for Breanna Andrews.
She found herself becoming bored.
Andrews now works in emergency medical services with St. Peter’s Health and in a short time has found herself being honored for her work.
“It feels really good,” Andrews, 26, said ... | 2022-10-26T14:03:04Z | helenair.com | Breanna Andrews, St. Peter’s Health | https://helenair.com/news/local/breanna-andrews-st-peter-s-health/article_cf1d2647-5475-5006-a9b9-40fd93570b52.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/breanna-andrews-st-peter-s-health/article_cf1d2647-5475-5006-a9b9-40fd93570b52.html |
Brittni Davies, St. Peter’s Health
Brittni Davies
For Brittni Davies, it’s like father, like daughter when it comes to saving lives.
Davies’ dad was an EMT and firefighter for a fire department in San Diego when she was growing up. Davies started volunteering at the same fire department when she turned 18. She currentl... | 2022-10-26T14:03:10Z | helenair.com | Brittni Davies, St. Peter’s Health | https://helenair.com/news/local/brittni-davies-st-peter-s-health/article_25c3fa3e-453b-568c-bde8-cd04f521f260.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/brittni-davies-st-peter-s-health/article_25c3fa3e-453b-568c-bde8-cd04f521f260.html |
Christine Miller-Fitzpatrick, St. Peter’s Health
Christine Miller-Fitzpatrick
For Christine Miller-Fitzpatrick, making a scary situation better for patients is the most rewarding part of her job as an EMT with St. Peter’s Health Ambulance Service.
In the 15 or 20 minutes it takes to get from the scene of an incident to... | 2022-10-26T14:03:16Z | helenair.com | Christine Miller-Fitzpatrick, St. Peter’s Health | https://helenair.com/news/local/christine-miller-fitzpatrick-st-peter-s-health/article_4d8167af-925d-5c6e-a386-cbd6ddd97488.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/christine-miller-fitzpatrick-st-peter-s-health/article_4d8167af-925d-5c6e-a386-cbd6ddd97488.html |
Jennie Webster
Jennie Webster embodies what it truly means to be a community paramedic.
Webster left working with the ambulance crew to pilot the community paramedicine program at St. Peter’s Health two and a half years ago. She was one of the three people who started with the program.
“Two and a half years ago, the st... | 2022-10-26T14:03:23Z | helenair.com | Jennie Webster, St. Peter's Health | https://helenair.com/news/local/jennie-webster-st-peters-health/article_aa6891d8-e170-50ed-b87c-2090cd081be7.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/jennie-webster-st-peters-health/article_aa6891d8-e170-50ed-b87c-2090cd081be7.html |
Jordan Gregg, Montana Highway Patrol
Jordan Gregg
Jordan Gregg is “the first of the first responders,” as she puts it.
Gregg became a dispatcher when she was 21 years old. She has worked as a police dispatcher for the Montana Highway Patrol since 2007, when she first moved to Montana from Colorado.
“(Dispatchers) get t... | 2022-10-26T14:03:29Z | helenair.com | Jordan Gregg, Montana Highway Patrol | https://helenair.com/news/local/jordan-gregg-montana-highway-patrol/article_4e6d3bb9-8df6-524b-a2cf-8d5c65cc9c16.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/jordan-gregg-montana-highway-patrol/article_4e6d3bb9-8df6-524b-a2cf-8d5c65cc9c16.html |
Megan Coleman, Helena Police Department
Megan Coleman
After spending a few years pursuing higher-paying work, Megan Coleman decided she would rather make a career of helping others and became an officer with the Helena Police Department.
“I definitely got the calling for public service,” she said.
Coleman said the most... | 2022-10-26T14:03:35Z | helenair.com | Megan Coleman, Helena Police Department | https://helenair.com/news/local/megan-coleman-helena-police-department/article_962dc9b4-36ad-5001-9c1d-58f4aded360a.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/megan-coleman-helena-police-department/article_962dc9b4-36ad-5001-9c1d-58f4aded360a.html |
For years, the Montana Supreme Court has overstepped its constitutional and jurisdictional boundaries and legislated from the bench. Further, the court is well-known for issuing decisions that do not follow the law as written, overturning their own precedent, and shackling businesses. The court has a reputation for bei... | 2022-10-26T14:03:53Z | helenair.com | Nels Swandal: James Brown will fairly represent all Montanans | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/nels-swandal-james-brown-will-fairly-represent-all-montanans/article_6c0a1d11-685f-50ec-a917-dd3192428c99.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/nels-swandal-james-brown-will-fairly-represent-all-montanans/article_6c0a1d11-685f-50ec-a917-dd3192428c99.html |
While Kevin is currently one of the lead prosecutors in our county, the position requires much more than just trying complex criminal cases. An incredible county attorney is a lawyer, manager and leader with a commitment to justice, understanding of our community, sound judgment and appreciation of the breadth of the o... | 2022-10-26T14:04:12Z | helenair.com | Kevin Downs will be an incredible county attorney | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-will-be-an-incredible-county-attorney/article_614b92c4-5c5c-5406-a724-69005fe531ae.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/kevin-downs-will-be-an-incredible-county-attorney/article_614b92c4-5c5c-5406-a724-69005fe531ae.html |
If government ran more like the private sector, government would be better. Having spent most of my 30-year career in the private sector, I agree. I earned a role as the senior director of operations for a company that employed 8,000 trade workers whose skill and experience determined whether we succeeded. We worked on... | 2022-10-26T14:04:24Z | helenair.com | Run government like the private sector | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/run-government-like-the-private-sector/article_9b09a043-7a3f-53e4-8bdb-087166f25f2c.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/run-government-like-the-private-sector/article_9b09a043-7a3f-53e4-8bdb-087166f25f2c.html |
A normally uncontroversial position, this year’s election for Lewis and Clark County clerk, recorder and treasurer has two radically different candidates competing on the ballot. On the one hand there is the incumbent Amy Reeves who has 27 years of experience in the clerk’s office, and has been doing a stellar job sinc... | 2022-10-26T14:04:31Z | helenair.com | Vote Amy Reeves for Lewis and Clark County clerk | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-amy-reeves-for-lewis-and-clark-county-clerk/article_78289519-fa6c-5506-8806-4ecc95cf6208.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/vote-amy-reeves-for-lewis-and-clark-county-clerk/article_78289519-fa6c-5506-8806-4ecc95cf6208.html |
Richard Rhodes, Basin Volunteer Fire Department
Richard Rhodes
Richard Rhodes thinks fire is beautiful.
And the 60-year-old Rhodes said he gets an adrenaline rush every time he fights it and brings it under control.
The chief of the Basin Volunteer Fire Department has hopscotched to and from Basin from various parts of... | 2022-10-26T14:04:38Z | helenair.com | Richard Rhodes, Basin Volunteer Fire Department | https://helenair.com/richard-rhodes-basin-volunteer-fire-department/article_d332f79b-651d-5c80-b5db-64aa1fa3dfff.html | https://helenair.com/richard-rhodes-basin-volunteer-fire-department/article_d332f79b-651d-5c80-b5db-64aa1fa3dfff.html |
Spencer Tredik
For Spencer Tredik, the decision to choose a career helping others was deeply personal.
His mother had breast cancer and he had met a lot of her health care workers, liked them, and decided he wanted to go into the health care profession to help others.
He now works as an emergency medical technician for... | 2022-10-26T14:04:44Z | helenair.com | Spencer Tredik, St. Peter's Health | https://helenair.com/spencer-tredik-st-peters-health/article_b63f28c4-a846-5a1e-8fc3-288087775e6b.html | https://helenair.com/spencer-tredik-st-peters-health/article_b63f28c4-a846-5a1e-8fc3-288087775e6b.html |
After previously announcing he'd step down just before Election Day, the state's Commissioner of Political Practices said he still plans to leave the position but will remain in place until Dec. 30.
Commissioner Jeff Mangan announced the change in a message posted to the online platform Twitter on Tuesday night. He pre... | 2022-10-26T19:40:28Z | helenair.com | Commissioner of Political Practices extends departure date | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/commissioner-of-political-practices-extends-departure-date/article_b8774509-aa79-570d-bccb-20e35857a496.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/commissioner-of-political-practices-extends-departure-date/article_b8774509-aa79-570d-bccb-20e35857a496.html |
European actors Nick Wilder and Christine Mayn are pictured outside their Helena-area luxury estate that has been listed for $4.85 million.
Sven Dornkaat photo
The guest house living room opens to a deck.
Photo courtesy of Buy Sell Montana
When European actors Nick Wilder and Christine Mayn were asked about the best fe... | 2022-10-26T21:24:35Z | helenair.com | European actors list luxury estate near Helena for $4.85 million | https://helenair.com/news/local/european-actors-list-luxury-estate-near-helena-for-4-85-million/article_9e5798de-aaa6-54cc-93c1-3f82c0872f75.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/european-actors-list-luxury-estate-near-helena-for-4-85-million/article_9e5798de-aaa6-54cc-93c1-3f82c0872f75.html |
Ex-con speaks at Carroll College about the consequences of drunk driving
Ethan Fisher
In honor of Carroll College student Bridget Kirby, who died in a car crash allegedly caused by an impaired driver last year, the college hosted a keynote speaker who is all too familiar with the consequences of substance abuse and dru... | 2022-10-27T00:42:17Z | helenair.com | Ex-con speaks at Carroll College about the consequences of drunk driving | https://helenair.com/news/local/ex-con-speaks-at-carroll-college-about-the-consequences-of-drunk-driving/article_d7e020d4-c164-54f3-8ff6-08c9584d7233.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/ex-con-speaks-at-carroll-college-about-the-consequences-of-drunk-driving/article_d7e020d4-c164-54f3-8ff6-08c9584d7233.html |
A nurse prepares a syringe of a COVID-19 vaccine July 19 at an inoculation station in Jackson, Miss.
MISSOULA — A federal trial to determine whether Montana’s vaccine discrimination law should apply to nurses, hospitals, private physicians and other health care providers wrapped up Wednesday.
The law, signed last year ... | 2022-10-27T00:42:23Z | helenair.com | Trial challenging Montana's vax discrimination law ends | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/trial-challenging-montanas-vax-discrimination-law-ends/article_b07b6311-50ca-57f4-9438-7a08af41ca12.html | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/trial-challenging-montanas-vax-discrimination-law-ends/article_b07b6311-50ca-57f4-9438-7a08af41ca12.html |
A 32-year-old Helena man was charged with felony criminal endangerment after allegedly taking oxygen away from a woman who needed it.
On Oct. 18, an officer was notified that Adult Protective Services had reported an incident involving a woman in the care of a business on the 900 block of Hudson St.
The complainant rep... | 2022-10-27T02:16:06Z | helenair.com | Man arrested after allegedly taking woman's oxygen away | https://helenair.com/man-arrested-after-allegedly-taking-womans-oxygen-away/article_2645efc1-e514-5026-af89-fae28013df14.html | https://helenair.com/man-arrested-after-allegedly-taking-womans-oxygen-away/article_2645efc1-e514-5026-af89-fae28013df14.html |
Helena girls soccer seasons ends with semifinal loss to Gallatin
Helena High's Elli Wilson is pictured in the Bengals quarterfinal win over Bozeman last Saturday.
The Helena High girls soccer team was aiming to reach a second state championship match in the past three seasons on Wednesday in Bozeman.
But in a rematch o... | 2022-10-27T02:16:12Z | helenair.com | Helena girls soccer seasons ends with semifinal loss to Gallatin | https://helenair.com/sports/soccer/helena-girls-soccer-seasons-ends-with-semifinal-loss-to-gallatin/article_f8246bdd-27c9-5dd3-981f-0f37fd80ac1b.html | https://helenair.com/sports/soccer/helena-girls-soccer-seasons-ends-with-semifinal-loss-to-gallatin/article_f8246bdd-27c9-5dd3-981f-0f37fd80ac1b.html |
Last Chance New Play Fest showcases 11 new plays
Actors rehearse a scene from “Tango with Torment,” written by new playwright Lily Hoelscher, a theater major at Carroll College, that focuses “on an altered state of self.”
What does an artist do when her inspiration and creative passion disappear without warning?
Find o... | 2022-10-27T13:55:23Z | helenair.com | Last Chance New Play Fest showcases 11 new plays | https://helenair.com/news/local/last-chance-new-play-fest-showcases-11-new-plays/article_8a4cf8a1-66fe-506b-92b9-da3e50f2c313.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/last-chance-new-play-fest-showcases-11-new-plays/article_8a4cf8a1-66fe-506b-92b9-da3e50f2c313.html |
Candace Payne brings knowledge, skills, experience
We’re pretty lucky in Lewis and Clark County and that’s why I’m voting for Candace Payne for county commissioner. Thanks to years of great management by our Board of County Commissioners and other elected officials, the issues facing voters this year don’t seem to be g... | 2022-10-27T13:55:48Z | helenair.com | Candace Payne brings knowledge, skills, experience | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/candace-payne-brings-knowledge-skills-experience/article_185dee95-ed42-59f0-8884-a27956d20e87.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/candace-payne-brings-knowledge-skills-experience/article_185dee95-ed42-59f0-8884-a27956d20e87.html |
Gary Buchanan is a person of integrity and principle
I am writing this letter to support Gary Buchanan as a candidate to represent the Eastern Congressional District in Congress. Gary is a person of integrity and principle. He will do an excellent job representing the interests of the citizens of Montana. It is essenti... | 2022-10-27T13:55:54Z | helenair.com | Gary Buchanan is a person of integrity and principle | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-is-a-person-of-integrity-and-principle/article_c0e7d6ce-2646-50e2-a1ea-aece1ffc6f1e.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/gary-buchanan-is-a-person-of-integrity-and-principle/article_c0e7d6ce-2646-50e2-a1ea-aece1ffc6f1e.html |
Janet Ellis believes in privacy and women's rights
State Sen. Janet Ellis trusts women to make their own medical decisions in consultation with their doctors.
Last session, with her niece’s permission, Janet shared a heart-breaking story on the floor of the state Senate. After much trying, her niece had become joyfully... | 2022-10-27T13:56:00Z | helenair.com | Janet Ellis believes in privacy and women's rights | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-believes-in-privacy-and-womens-rights/article_c0e3ba4c-3a6a-51e1-b30e-96b6e9107976.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/janet-ellis-believes-in-privacy-and-womens-rights/article_c0e3ba4c-3a6a-51e1-b30e-96b6e9107976.html |
Laura Smith the right pick for HD 79
During my time working for the people of Montana as lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and in the Legislature, I met few people who had that unique combination of experience, expertise and ability to forge practical solutions. My friend Laura Smith is one of those few, and I a... | 2022-10-27T13:56:06Z | helenair.com | Laura Smith the right pick for HD 79 | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/laura-smith-the-right-pick-for-hd-79/article_77177dbd-11e1-533d-acd5-780ee927d667.html | https://helenair.com/opinion/letters/laura-smith-the-right-pick-for-hd-79/article_77177dbd-11e1-533d-acd5-780ee927d667.html |
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce surprised Kelly Cresswell, the director of Reach Higher Montana with the Boss of the Year Award Thursday at the Power Block Building.
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce presented its Boss of the Year award along with flowers, wine and other goodies on Thursday morning to Cresswell.
... | 2022-10-27T23:29:20Z | helenair.com | 'Well you surprised me': Kelly Cresswell named Boss of the Year | https://helenair.com/news/local/well-you-surprised-me-kelly-cresswell-named-boss-of-the-year/article_839f1067-28d5-5765-a498-d065a4a202e8.html | https://helenair.com/news/local/well-you-surprised-me-kelly-cresswell-named-boss-of-the-year/article_839f1067-28d5-5765-a498-d065a4a202e8.html |
Sean Stibich, Port of Victoria executive director.
The Victoria County Navigation District announced plans for a regional logistics hub Tuesday.
Plans are under way to develop a Texas Logistics Center on over 2,000 acres at the Port of Victoria, according to a news release.
The development will be a business park with ... | 2022-03-15T19:59:18Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Port of Victoria to construct new business park | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/port-of-victoria-to-construct-new-business-park/article_46a6e98a-a47f-11ec-be2d-eb4d7c231379.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/port-of-victoria-to-construct-new-business-park/article_46a6e98a-a47f-11ec-be2d-eb4d7c231379.html |
UHV Head Coach Terry Puhl shares some remarks with the Jaguar players after Friday afternoon’s game against Wiley College on Feb. 18, 2022 at Riverside Stadium in Victoria.
Howard Esse/ Special to the Advocate
UHV baseball coach Terry Puhl looks on from the third base box as his team bats against LSU-Shreveport on Marc... | 2022-03-15T22:37:34Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV's Puhl to retire at end of season | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhvs-puhl-to-retire-at-end-of-season/article_35053174-a42e-11ec-b33e-2f554a57236a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhvs-puhl-to-retire-at-end-of-season/article_35053174-a42e-11ec-b33e-2f554a57236a.html |
Russell Cain
Guest column: Calhoun County – Port Lavaca 1900-1950
Russell Cain - Guest Column
I want to thank Bobby Joe Paul for providing me with information about Port Lavaca from 1896 to 1950. His parents, Johnny and Viva Paul, were the owners of The Port Lavaca Wave, and he is sharing the Centennial Edition with us... | 2022-03-15T22:38:10Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Guest column: Calhoun County – Port Lavaca 1900-1950 | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-calhoun-county-port-lavaca-1900-1950/article_980d6e12-a460-11ec-97c3-abb0b38025ed.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/guest-column-calhoun-county-port-lavaca-1900-1950/article_980d6e12-a460-11ec-97c3-abb0b38025ed.html |
Construction is expected to begin Monday on frontage roads along U.S. 59, between U.S. 87 and SH 185, as well as provide for a turnaround at U.S. 87 and a turnaround bridge at SH 185.
The work is part of the Freeway Operation Improvements project in Victoria County.
This project will ultimately construct continuous one... | 2022-03-16T01:04:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Construction on U.S. 59 frontage roads to begin Monday | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/construction-on-u-s-59-frontage-roads-to-begin-monday/article_c5f757aa-a4a3-11ec-8051-e3f0d4169f8a.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/construction-on-u-s-59-frontage-roads-to-begin-monday/article_c5f757aa-a4a3-11ec-8051-e3f0d4169f8a.html |
Victoria has hundreds of vacant properties with some type of lien.
City Council members, from left, Jan Scott, Dr. Andrew Young, Rafael DeLaGarza III, Mark Loffgren and Josephine Soliz pose for a photo during a Jan. 7 site tour of the future Enchanted Gardens Apartments, 4601 N. Ben Jordan St.
From the City of Victoria... | 2022-03-16T01:04:19Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | New infill housing program seeks to turn abandoned lots into home sites | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/new-infill-housing-program-seeks-to-turn-abandoned-lots-into-home-sites/article_c5d1a76a-a4a5-11ec-8474-17fe56e98bb1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/new-infill-housing-program-seeks-to-turn-abandoned-lots-into-home-sites/article_c5d1a76a-a4a5-11ec-8474-17fe56e98bb1.html |
UHV head baseball coach Terry Puhl announces his retirement Tuesday, at the end of the baseball season in Victoria at Riverside Stadium.
UHV head baseball coach Terry Puhl announces his retirement at the end of the 2022 season in front of his players at Riverside Stadium in Victoria.
UHV’s Terry Puhl, left, announces h... | 2022-03-16T01:04:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Puhl to retire as UHV coach at end of season | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/puhl-to-retire-as-uhv-coach-at-end-of-season/article_cf9e6b04-a4b2-11ec-b0c0-efcc52f25efb.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/puhl-to-retire-as-uhv-coach-at-end-of-season/article_cf9e6b04-a4b2-11ec-b0c0-efcc52f25efb.html |
The UIL released its realignment for spring sports Tuesday and the biggest changes for Victoria East and Victoria West will come in swimming and diving and wrestling.
The UIL has added a Class 4A in swimming and diving, and as a result West and East will move into District 29-5A with the Corpus Christi ISD schools, Gre... | 2022-03-16T03:14:42Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UIL releases spring realignment | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uil-releases-spring-realignment/article_71b32812-a4c2-11ec-8cc4-87723ef49962.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uil-releases-spring-realignment/article_71b32812-a4c2-11ec-8cc4-87723ef49962.html |
Tiffany Johnson, Victoria College's adult education director, discusses education opportunities now available at Victoria County Jail at Tuesday morning's partnership meeting.
Inmates at Victoria County Jail will have the opportunity to earn their GED certificate as part of anew program available to them.
The program i... | 2022-03-16T03:15:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Education services now on offer at Victoria County Jail | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/education-services-now-on-offer-at-victoria-county-jail/article_02c904c0-a469-11ec-9e2c-97d82b20be20.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/education-services-now-on-offer-at-victoria-county-jail/article_02c904c0-a469-11ec-9e2c-97d82b20be20.html |
It was as high end as Wal-Mart store No. 17 had to offer.
The eight-track player had ruled most of my high school years, but cassettes were smaller and you could carry more of them in your car.
The late 1970s and early 80s were a unique time for how music was delivered to the public. In addition to eight-tracks, reel-t... | 2022-03-16T20:58:45Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Syndicated column: Christopher Cross roads | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-christopher-cross-roads/article_a70b8e3c-a54e-11ec-98c5-c77843633c7d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/syndicated-column-christopher-cross-roads/article_a70b8e3c-a54e-11ec-98c5-c77843633c7d.html |
Moulton’s Mackenzie Berger, center, committed to play basketball at Concordia University Texas in Austin. Joining her at Wednesday’s ceremony were her mother Denise, left, and father Darren.
Moulton's Mackenzie Berger drives into the lane during a Class 1A area round playoff game against Nueces Canyon at Poteet High Sc... | 2022-03-17T00:22:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Moulton's Berger set to play for Concordia University Texas | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/moultons-berger-set-to-play-for-concordia-university-texas/article_0a361796-a56a-11ec-8234-73aba7a2c970.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/moultons-berger-set-to-play-for-concordia-university-texas/article_0a361796-a56a-11ec-8234-73aba7a2c970.html |
Enrollment for VISD summer camps begins March 28
Enrollment for VISD’s Summer Academic and Enrichment Camps opens at 7 a.m. March 28.
The campuses chosen to host summer camps are Chandler, Dudley, O’Connor, and Shields elementary schools.
As part of the Texas Education Agency’s Additional Days School Year initiative, V... | 2022-03-17T00:22:44Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Enrollment for VISD summer camps begins March 28 | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/enrollment-for-visd-summer-camps-begins-march-28/article_2af92722-a4a5-11ec-bb3e-a71d8b6719a3.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/enrollment-for-visd-summer-camps-begins-march-28/article_2af92722-a4a5-11ec-bb3e-a71d8b6719a3.html |
Victoria Generals’ Austin Ochoa keeps his eyes on the batter during a game against Acadiana Cane Cutters at Riverside Stadium.
Victoria Generals’ Adam Becker, right, prepares to catch the ball before Acadiana Cane Cutters’ Jerrett McDonald can slide back to first base during a TCL semifinal playoff game at Riverside St... | 2022-03-17T03:17:06Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Refugio grad Ochoa returning to Generals this summer | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-grad-ochoa-returning-to-generals-this-summer/article_82e75a7c-a58f-11ec-a314-07111230f25f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-grad-ochoa-returning-to-generals-this-summer/article_82e75a7c-a58f-11ec-a314-07111230f25f.html |
UHV's Max Schliesing tees off on the first hole at the Victoria Country Club to begin the final day of the Claud Jacobs Invitational.
LONGVIEW — The ninth-ranked UHV mens golf team won the Pinecrest Invitational tournament held at Pinecrest Country Club March 14-15.
UHV shot a three-round total of 892 to edge out Tyler... | 2022-03-17T03:17:30Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | UHV men win Pinecrest Invitational | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhv-men-win-pinecrest-invitational/article_ee544efc-a588-11ec-b651-bb35cc408557.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/uhv-men-win-pinecrest-invitational/article_ee544efc-a588-11ec-b651-bb35cc408557.html |
The Goliad County Fair and Rodeo will get into full swing Thursday with livestock judging and continue through Sunday with the pro-rodeo performances.
All events, except for the fair parade, will be at the county fairgrounds.
Broiler and junior commercial heifers will be first to be judged at 1 p.m., followed by turkey... | 2022-03-17T03:17:36Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Goliad Fair and Rodeo on tap this week | Counties | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/goliad-fair-and-rodeo-on-tap-this-week/article_d7bd60f0-a58f-11ec-9739-c345000a543d.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/counties/goliad-fair-and-rodeo-on-tap-this-week/article_d7bd60f0-a58f-11ec-9739-c345000a543d.html |
Fossati's anniversary
Fossati’s Delicatessen, 302 S. Main St., will celebrate its 140th anniversary Saturday.
The day will include proclamations, live music, free anniversary cake and free prizes.
The band, Love Me Last, will perform from noon to 3 p.m. The Barbershop Chorus, which is making a comeback from the pandemi... | 2022-03-17T03:17:48Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Fossati's to celebrate 140th anniversary | Business | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/fossatis-to-celebrate-140th-anniversary/article_af7838e0-a58a-11ec-971b-1793e712a35b.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/fossatis-to-celebrate-140th-anniversary/article_af7838e0-a58a-11ec-971b-1793e712a35b.html |
Anthony Brawley eats his lunch Monday at Christ’s Kitchen.
Cindy Roberts helps pack up lunches Monday at Christ’s Kitchen.
Davis Villarreal helps bag up lunches Monday at Christ’s Kitchen.
Jennifer Garza portions the food Monday at Christ’s Kitchen.
A box of water lies on a table Monday at Christ’s Kitchen.
Mackie Thom... | 2022-03-17T03:17:54Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Christ's Kitchen to return to inside dining | Premium | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/christs-kitchen-to-return-to-inside-dining/article_ef717516-a4c6-11ec-a1e0-77ce5bbefb86.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/premium/christs-kitchen-to-return-to-inside-dining/article_ef717516-a4c6-11ec-a1e0-77ce5bbefb86.html |
As for Wilson's new home: "I want to win three to four more Super Bowls. That's the plan, that's the goal, that's the mission, that's the vision," he said.
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Kay Johnson holds up a copy of “Willie & Lee,” a book written by Neeka Jones Rhodes.
Neeka Jones Rhodes’ father William Jones, third on the left, is seen in an old photograph.
Her hands shook slightly and her brown eyes seemed distant as Neeka Jones Rhodes, 90, took a mental walk in the past to talk about her father.
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