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Phoenix, AZ, United States

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Past articles by Phil:

'We care about each other': Friendship born at state Capitol endures 50 years (copy)

Friends for 50 years recall their days at state Capitol. → Read More

Helena woman returning to Ukraine to bring medical supplies

Helena woman returning to Ukraine with medical supplies. → Read More

Chuck Johnson, longtime Montana journalist, dies

Johnson, a graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism, covered the 1972 constitutional convention and was a walking history book of Montana politics. → Read More

Helena man arrested after shooting gun into occupied vehicle, police said

Man arrested after firing gun into an occupied vehicle, Helena police said. → Read More

Ski patrol hopes to build new clinic at Great Divide

Ski Patrol hopes to build new ski patrol clinic at Great Divide. → Read More

Updated: 2 men charged in shooting of 2 juveniles near Ryan Fields

An 18-year-old man was identified as the suspect, but had fled the scene, police said. → Read More

Updated: Suspect charged in shooting of 2 juveniles near Ryan Fields

An 18-year-old man was identified as the suspect, but had fled the scene, police said. → Read More

Gofundme page created to help injured Montana Highway Patrol trooper

Lewis Johnson was run over by the suspect vehicle, according to a press release from the Montana Highway Patrol. → Read More

Jury finds man guilty of hate crime for firing rifle into Basin home

Man accused of hate crimes denies targeting lesbians in shooting. → Read More

Montana panel discusses the struggle for public's right to know

Montana panel discusses freedom of press and public's right to know. → Read More

Sapphire wants information shared regarding fatal crash

District Court Judge Kathy Seeley took the information and said she would review the statute. → Read More

Observance honors 4 chaplains on 80th anniversary of ship's sinking

Observance honors 4 chaplains on 80th anniversary of ship's sinking → Read More

Billmayer Ranch beef outlet serving up tasty meats

Pam Fruh stopped by the Billmayer Ranch Local Beef Outlet on a recent Saturday afternoon, and she didn’t leave empty-handed. “I like the idea of being able to buy local beef,” she said as she carted away a couple kinds of steak and some beef sticks. “See you next time,” she said as she left the store. The Billmayer Ranch store opened in December 2022, said KC Billmayer and Sydney Collins, who… → Read More

Helena Food Share kicks off campaign to raise funds for new center

Helena Food Share releases more information about its expansion project → Read More

Court denies appeal to stop Blixseth lawsuit from moving forward

Tim Blixseth is suing the state for nearly $700 million for forcing him into involuntary bankruptcy. → Read More

CVS Pharmacy closes Euclid Avenue location on Helena's westside

The CVS Pharmacy at 526 Euclid Ave near Van’s Thriftway on Helena's westside is closing. → Read More

New restaurant ready to land at Helena Regional Airport

A new restaurant is getting ready to open at Helena Regional Airport. → Read More

Montana's U.S. senators seek answers about Malmstrom missileers and cancer

Montana's U.S. senators seek answers about likelihood of cancer among Malmstrom missileers. → Read More

'A daunting task': Montana Historical Society packs up to make way for new museum

Wagons ho! Montana Historical Society packing up to make way for museum renovation, expansion. → Read More

Shodair hosts open houses to show off its new Helena hospital

Shodair Children's Hospital has a series of open houses to show off its new $66 million facility. → Read More