Phoenix O'Connor
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Montana sex trafficking survivor shares their story, encourages others to seek help
According to the National Human Trafficking hotline, in 2020, there were 462 calls, texts, chats, or emails that mentioned Montana. → Read More
Helena Police warn drivers of consequences for driving under the influence of marijuana
With the start of adult-use marijuana sales on January 1 in Montana, it has never been more accessible to residents and visitors of Big Sky Country. → Read More
Helena man shares homeless struggles after fire burned down home
For many who find themselves facing homelessness, all it took was one unforeseen disaster. → Read More
Individuals in prerelease face considerable challenges when reentering society
Each year, an estimated 600,000 people will re-enter society after serving time in state or federal prison. → Read More
Helena woman shares story of addiction in an effort to better inform public
Earlier this month, the United States reached a tragic milestone in 2021. More than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses. → Read More
Volunteers and food help people find community on Thanksgiving
The Helena Quality Inn was filled with gratitude as people came together on Thanksgiving Day. → Read More
Miss Montana USA and Miss Montana Teen USA ready for national competition
Miss Montana USA and Miss Montana Teen USA are about to hit the main stage for the whole nation to see. → Read More
Memorial honors unknown soldiers in East Helena
At the East Helena Cemetery are four unknown soldiers believed to have been from the Civil War era. → Read More
Montana hot tub maker finding success during national supply chain woes
As the winter approaches in the state and the snow is about to fall, Montanans are looking for ways to stay warm. → Read More
Generational Trauma: Legacy of American Indian Boarding Schools
The impact of young Native American children being taken to those boarding and residential schools generations earlier is still influencing Native American communities. → Read More
86th Anniversary of 1935 Helena Earthquake
Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, marks the 86th anniversary of the 1935 earthquake that shook Helena. → Read More
Montana seeing a shortage of mental health providers
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), around 163,000 adults in Montana have a mental health condition with around 44,00 having a serious mental illness. → Read More
Montana Jewish Community celebrates Sukkot
The Montana Jewish community is celebrating Sukkot, a festival of giving thanks that is observed from September 20 through September 27 this year. → Read More
Last Chance Community Pow Wow returns
The 22nd annual Last Chance Community Pow Wow is a go this year after the event was canceled last year due to COVID-19 pandemic. “Unfortunately, we lost a lot of tribal members throughout the last couple of years, so we don’t expect everyone to show up, but those you can it would be greatly appreciated,” said Cary Youpee who is a volunteer and on the Board of Directors at Last Chance Community… → Read More
Tech jobs thriving, while others are in decline
When it comes to the job market, some jobs and careers show to be on the decline while other opportunities in the technology field are rising and thriving. Jason Clark, a professor at Montana State University, says that there are good indicators to starting a career in technology could be lucrative. "This kind of technology is impacting a number of different areas, and the people who help write… → Read More
“If You Give a Child a Book” campaign raising funds to help Helena students
The purpose is to build an at-home library and for students to have the opportunity to pick which books they want to read. Students will pick ten age-appropriate books. → Read More
Townsend farm offers family fun with pumpkin patch and corn mazes
Finding the perfect pumpkin is never easy. Plus, one person’s superior squash may be another’s gaudy gourd. Edgewater Farms outside of Townsend (8410 Hwy 287, Townsend, MT 59644) may be able to help though. → Read More
East Helena team gears up for Wild West 100
From Friday, September 17 to Sunday, Sept. 19, Yellowstone Off-Road Racing (YORR) will be holding their Wild West 100 in Columbus, Montana. → Read More
Debunking myths about suicide
September 10 is National Suicide Prevention Day. Montana has ranked in the top five for death by suicide rates in the United States for all age groups, which is one of the reasons local mental health experts encourage the public to talk openly about the topic. → Read More
Local artists are adding color to Rodney Street dumpsters
If you are passing through Rodney street in the coming weeks, you may notice a few changes of color when it comes to dumpsters in the historic neighborhood as the “Rodney Street is…” project continues its mission. → Read More