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• Students conduct mock legislature in Helena Play Video

  April 17, 2012 8:38 AM

  HELENA- Montana's youth have been participating in a mock legislative process for some 41 years and this time around is no different. The high school students are spending the next few days walking the halls of the Capitol, and have adopted titles such as senator, reporter, and governor. ... more »

• Patriot Day Prayer Breakfast held in Helena

  September 9, 2011 2:11 PM

  HELENA- In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the Helena Patriot Day Coalition honored all uniformed services during a Friday morning event. About 170 people attended the 9th annual Patriot Day Prayer Breakfast with special recognition being given to Staff Sgt Russell Smith of the 1-163rd, who just... more »

• Women's State Am serving youth well

  July 21, 2011 9:34 AM

  HELENA- This year at the Montana's Women State Am the leader board looks very similar to the Junior Am from a month ago. Junior Am champ Maggie Crippen of Missoula goes into the final day with a one stroke lead over Junior Am runner-up Kyla Clancy as the two... more »

• Unfair labor practice charge against MT may have merit

  June 22, 2011 10:39 PM

  HELENA- An investigator with the Montana Board of Appeals says an unfair labor practice charge against the State of Montana has merit. Three unions filed the unfair labor charge in May, saying the legislature neglected to negotiate a pay raise for state employees. The Governor's office negotiated a... more »

• Schweitzer says Republicans tampered with budget numbers

  June 22, 2011 9:51 PM

  HELENA- Governor Brian Schweitzer is accusing Republican lawmakers of pressuring legislative staff to tamper with budget numbers. In a press conference Wednesday, Schweitzer said the legislature's budget office historically under estimates revenue projections. This comes a week after the legislature was told revenues are 60 to 70 million... more »

• Lawmakers assess medical marijuana measure; protest in Helena Play Video

  May 1, 2011 9:28 AM

  GREAT FALLS- Montana voters approved an initiative allowing medical marijuana back in 2004, but one of the biggest hurdles for lawmakers during the 2011 legislative session was figuring out how to reform the law. A regulatory measure now sits on Governor Brian Schweitzer's desk but legislators are mixed about... more »

• Montana lawmakers assess 62nd legislative session

  April 30, 2011 10:53 AM

  HELENA- The 62nd Montana Legislature has officially finished its work at the Capitol, and on Friday, leaders from both parties held a press conference to recap their time in Helena with Democrats and Republicans offering conflicting views of how the session ended. Republicans are proud of the budget, which... more »

• Montana man recounts life-threatening battle with MRSA Play Video

  April 15, 2011 8:38 AM

  HELENA- Helena school officials recently warned students and parents of a serious staph infection that was contracted by a Capital High School student last week. While the bacteria can be prevented and treated, it can also be deadly. We spoke with one man in Helena who nearly lost his... more »

• Tea Party will hold state convention in Helena

  February 13, 2011 10:42 PM

  BILLINGS - The 27 Tea Party groups in the state will meet for the very first Montana Tea Party Convention later this week in Helena, coinciding February th the Legislative session. Organizers hope to increase membership and get information out about the issues. "We're Americans concerned about America,"... more »

• MT dancer to perform on "Live To Dance" Wednesday night

  February 2, 2011 6:43 PM

  HELENA- A Helena ballet dancer has set her goals high and it could pay off with a grand prize of $500,000. Nikki Trerise White and her husband Ethan will find out if they made it among the top six finalists in the CBS "Live To Dance" finals on Wednesday... more »

• Great snow - but too cold to ski at Great Divide

  November 24, 2010 3:36 PM

  Sub-zero temperatures have put a damper on the beginning of ski season in Helena. Great Divide had to close because it was seeing temperatures roll in at 12 degrees below zero and with the added wind chill factor, staff decided it was just too cold. They plan to... more »

• Montana looking to sustain elk numbers

  October 9, 2010 11:53 AM

  HELENA - Montana officials are taking a look at different ways to sustain the elk numbers across the Treasure State. The Fish Wildlife and Parks Commission has approved a final 2010 elk plan which lists objectives for population size and tracks population trends.It also establishes restrictive and liberal hunting... more »

• Helena City Commission divided on medical marijuana

  September 30, 2010 10:04 AM

  HELENA - It is illegal for medical marijuana businesses to operate within Helena city limits, but up until recently the ordinance had not been challenged and on Wednesday evening, the Helena City Commission discussed whether or not to revise the law. Helena City Manager, Ron Alles, told the commission... more »

• MT agency: 12K jobs from energy transmission projects

  September 23, 2010 10:02 AM

  HELENA - The Montana Department of Labor is studying how transmission lines will impact the state's economy. There are currently six major electricity transmission projects planned or under construction that would allow additional generation capacity in Montana. These projects include: the 300 MW Montana Alberta Tie Ltd.... more »

• MT National Guard stands ready for fire season Play Video

  July 27, 2010 11:44 PM

  HELENA - The Montana National Guard has a new tool which could aid local fire departments in fighting wildland fires as they recently the National Guard has established a dip site at Fort Harrison. The concrete pool refills itself when water is taken out of it. The National Guard... more »

• Bullock: Prescription drug monitoring needed Play Video

  April 21, 2010 6:04 PM

  HELENA - Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock says that the state is falling behind when it comes to the monitoring of prescription drugs. South Dakota recently passed a bill creating a state-wide database where pharmacists will turn in information about each prescription filled. The database monitors who is getting... more »

• Montana GOP questions Schweitzer's travels

  April 6, 2010 6:45 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Republican Party wants to know how much Governor Brian Schweitzer is spending when he travels the state and on Tuesday, they filed a request to the Governor's Chief of Staff. The GOP says that on March 25 th , Schweitzer traveled the state making five... more »

• MSU-Great Falls, UM-Helena offer health insurance option

  March 26, 2010 12:09 PM

  HELENA - UM-Helena and MSU-Great Falls students will be enrolling in the Montana University System Student Insurance program this fall. Coverage costs about $1,600 per year, and to qualify the student must take four or more credits. Michael Brown, UM-Helena assistant dean of student services, said, "We have a pretty... more »

• Montana budget shortfall holds steady

  March 17, 2010 9:11 AM

  HELENA - Montana's legislative branch has released its new March budget projections and following a few months of continued decline, this month those numbers are staying the same. The figures compiled by Principal Fiscal Analyst Terry Johnson report the revenue decline has stopped. Projections from last month showed a... more »

• Alleged pyramid scheme shutdown

  March 16, 2010 8:17 AM

  HELENA - Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica Lindeen announced on Monday the issuance of a cease and desist order and notice of proposed agency action against Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing, Inc. for allegedly operating a pyramid scheme. The actions allege that Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing (FHTM) recruited thousands of Montanans... more »

• Mega Millions is now available in Montana

  March 1, 2010 9:16 PM

  HELENA - Montana Lottery players have another chance to win big starting this week, as the new multi-state Mega Millions becomes available in the Treasure State. Players pick five numbers from one to 56 and one "mega-ball" number. Winnings range from $2 to $250,000, and the jackpot starts at $12... more »

• State agencies differ on Montana budget projections

  February 20, 2010 12:35 AM

  HELENA - The debate over how much money will be in Montana coffers at the end of the biennium is heating up as the Revenue and Transportation Committee of the Montana Legislature heard analysis from two sources on Friday. The Governor's Budget Office is saying the general fund's ending balance... more »