John Riley
KXLH - Helena
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Free wildfire risk assessments offered in tri-county area
The Tri County FireSafe Working group encourages property owners in Lewis & Clark, Jefferson, and Broadwater counties to sign-up and participate in a free wildfire risk assessment. → Read More
Gianforte directs FWP to create new wolf management plan
On Thursday, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced he’d directing Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to develop a new wolf management plan for the state. → Read More
Joint county committee selects HD 80 replacement
After two hours of interviews on Tuesday, county commissioners from Powell and Lewis and Clark counties picked Wirth to fill the open seat. → Read More
Montana Jewish Project holding Hanukkah celebration Sunday
Hanukkah begins this Sunday, Dec. 18, at sundown. This year’s observance in Helena is extra special following the Montana Jewish Project acquisition of the historic Temple Emanu-El building. → Read More
Gianforte signs off on ARPA broadband expansion funding
Governor Greg Gianforte signed off on an agreement to invest around $309 million of ARPA funding to expand broadband in Montana. → Read More
West Mont opens Tree Lot and prepares for Winterfest
It was a busy opening morning Friday for West Mont’s Tree Lot which is now located by Lewis and Clark Brewing off Montana Ave. → Read More
Helena prepares for 35th annual Intermountain Festival of Trees
On Wednesday, volunteers were setting up the community tree at the Carroll Saints' Shoppe on the college’s campus. → Read More
Helena Diocese investigating a priest accused of child abuse, working with law enforcement
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena is investigating a priest accused of abuse a minor. The alleged abuse happened in 2001. → Read More
Montana History Teacher of the Year to be honored on Nov. 9 at State Capitol
Eric Chaon of Great Falls will be honored as Montana History Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022 on Wednesday, November 9 at 10 a.m.near the Statehood Centennial Bell in the State Capitol in Helena. → Read More
Carroll College continues to see enrolment growth since start of pandemic
Carroll College is reporting a growth in enrollment for their, its largest class since the beginning of the pandemic. → Read More
Out and About: Soapbox Derby, Dog Show and Carroll Homecoming
There are a ton of events happening this weekend, from the Soapbox Derby to Carroll's Homecoming and the Helena Kennel Club Dog Show. → Read More
Black bear captured near downtown Helena
Helena Police and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park responded to the incident near the intersection of 6th Ave and Raleigh Street. → Read More
Montana reestablishes wolf hunting quotas outside Yellowstone National Park
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted new special considerations for the hunting of wolves near Yellowstone National Park. → Read More
Multiple lightning-caused wildfire starts reported by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
The Helena- Lewis and Clark National Forest are reporting multiple new lightning-caused wildland fire starts over the past 12 hours. → Read More
Trial dates set for Montana-linked Jan. 6 cases
Trial dates have been set for three January 6 Capitol Riot cases with Montana ties, including two Dillon men and the leader of the Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes. → Read More
DNRC waives application fees for water users affected by recent flooding
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is waiving application fees for water users affected by flooding in Montana as one way to support recovery efforts. → Read More
PACT Act: A closer look a what is in the veteran health care bill
The PACT Act, legislation aimed to address the health care needs of toxic-exposed veterans, passed the Senate Tuesday night and is headed to the desk of President Biden. → Read More
National Chicken Wing Day: Three men enter, one wing-eating champion emerges
MTN and Slim Chickens held a friendly competition in Helena to celebrate the occasion. Watch the full video to see who was the chicken-eating champion. → Read More
Montana's senators split on federal legislation that would protect same-sex marriage
Montana’s senators are split on whether to support federal legislation that would protect the right to same-sex marriage. → Read More
Montana Supreme Court vacates contempt order against Office of State Public Defender
The Montana Supreme Court has vacated a District Court contempt order against the Office of State Public Defender and ruled that OPD met the standards of Montana law when assigning public defenders. → Read More