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Interior work remains before the platform, named "Kircliff," opens to guests on Dec. 20.
10/24/2025

Interior work remains before the platform, named "Kircliff," opens to guests on Dec. 20.

Today’s most-clicked post: President Donald Trump lashed out at cattle ranchers Wednesday, while advocates said he was u...
10/24/2025

Today’s most-clicked post: President Donald Trump lashed out at cattle ranchers Wednesday, while advocates said he was undercutting Midwestern beef production.

President Donald Trump lashed out at cattle ranchers Wednesday, while advocates said he was undercutting Midwestern beef production.

In social media posts, Jeff McBirnie declared “I’m ANTIFA,” called supporters of President Donald Trump “Nazis," critici...
10/24/2025

In social media posts, Jeff McBirnie declared “I’m ANTIFA,” called supporters of President Donald Trump “Nazis," criticized ICE and referred to the president as an “orange mango."

"He's extremely competitive and talented at the same time. So you put those two things together, this is what can happen...
10/24/2025

"He's extremely competitive and talented at the same time. So you put those two things together, this is what can happen." - MSU head coach Brent Vigen

Montana junior guard Money Williams has been named Big Sky Conference Preseason MVP for 2025-26.
10/24/2025

Montana junior guard Money Williams has been named Big Sky Conference Preseason MVP for 2025-26.

The Helena Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the day. Here's a summary of notable events.
10/24/2025

The Helena Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the day. Here's a summary of notable events.

The helicopter was registered to Bailey Aviation Management LLC out of Xenia, Illinois. That LLC was registered by Zacha...
10/24/2025

The helicopter was registered to Bailey Aviation Management LLC out of Xenia, Illinois. That LLC was registered by Zachary, who died in the crash. He and his LLC owned several aircraft.

The helicopter in the crash was registered to Bailey Aviation Management out of Illinois.

Jon Corson-Rikert, a seasoned sculptor, had his artistic prowess curbed after having children and earning money to suppo...
10/23/2025

Jon Corson-Rikert, a seasoned sculptor, had his artistic prowess curbed after having children and earning money to support his family, but found his passion again by creating High Desert Kelp.

The hours for the outdoor market along Fuller Avenue between Lawrence Street and Neill Avenue in downtown Helena are 9 a...
10/23/2025

The hours for the outdoor market along Fuller Avenue between Lawrence Street and Neill Avenue in downtown Helena are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Here's what's happening in the Helena area's arts and entertainment scene.
10/23/2025

Here's what's happening in the Helena area's arts and entertainment scene.

A legal brief filed Monday alleged the city deliberately kept the city manager relations subcommittee small to “skirt th...
10/23/2025

A legal brief filed Monday alleged the city deliberately kept the city manager relations subcommittee small to “skirt the constitution and open meeting laws...”

This summer, I was reminded how varied backpacking can be when two trips in September provided a stark contrast.
10/23/2025

This summer, I was reminded how varied backpacking can be when two trips in September provided a stark contrast.

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